Identify the correct shortcut key used to copy the selected cells or data in MS Excel.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct shortcut key used to copy the selected cells or data in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + C. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to copy the selected cells or data in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + C (option D). Option A (“Shift + F11”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + C. Option B (“Ctrl + 4”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + C. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + G) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + C 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. Shift + F11
Why not A: “Shift + F11” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + C. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to copy the selected cells or data in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + C (option D). Option A (“Shift + F11”) does not match the stem; it is
- B. Ctrl + 4
Why not B: “Ctrl + 4” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + C. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to copy the selected cells or data in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + C (option D). Option A (“Shift + F11”) does not match the stem; it is
- C. Ctrl + G
Why not C: “Ctrl + G” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + C. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to copy the selected cells or data in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + C (option D). Option A (“Shift + F11”) does not match the stem; it is
- D. Ctrl + C ✓
Correct answer
D. Ctrl + C
Explanation
“Identify the correct shortcut key used to copy the selected cells or data in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + C (option D). Option A (“Shift + F11”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + C. Option B (“Ctrl + 4”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + C. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + G) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + C 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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