Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Percentage number format in MS Excel.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Percentage number format in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Shift + %. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Percentage number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + % (option D). Option A (“F2”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + %. Option B (“Alt + N”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + %. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + Shift + :) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Shift + % is identified. MS Excel Shortcut Keys questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. MS Excel Shortcut Keys recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. F2
Why not A: “F2” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Shift + %. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Percentage number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + % (option D). Option A (“F2”) does not match the stem; it
- B. Alt + N
Why not B: “Alt + N” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Shift + %. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Percentage number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + % (option D). Option A (“F2”) does not match the stem; it
- C. Ctrl + Shift + :
Why not C: “Ctrl + Shift + :” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Shift + %. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Percentage number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + % (option D). Option A (“F2”) does not match the stem; it
- D. Ctrl + Shift + % ✓
Correct answer
D. Ctrl + Shift + %
Explanation
“Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Percentage number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + % (option D). Option A (“F2”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + %. Option B (“Alt + N”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + %. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + Shift + :) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Shift + % is identified. MS Excel Shortcut Keys questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. MS Excel Shortcut Keys recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: MS Excel Official Shortcut Key Reference Guide
Tags: Shortcut Keys, Computer MCQs, MS Office, MS Excel, Keyboard Shortcuts
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