Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Time 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 Time number format in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + Shift + @. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Time number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + @ (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + $”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + @. Option C (“Ctrl + Shift + !”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + @. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + ') 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. Ctrl + Shift + $
Why not A: “Ctrl + Shift + $” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + Shift + @. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Time number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + @ (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + $”) does not match the s
- B. Ctrl + Shift + @ ✓
- C. Ctrl + Shift + !
Why not C: “Ctrl + Shift + !” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + Shift + @. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Time number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + @ (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + $”) does not match the s
- D. Ctrl + '
Why not D: “Ctrl + '” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + Shift + @. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Time number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + @ (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + $”) does not match the s
Correct answer
B. Ctrl + Shift + @
Explanation
“Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Time number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + @ (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + $”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + @. Option C (“Ctrl + Shift + !”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + @. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + ') 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
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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