Identify the correct shortcut key used to delete the selected cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct shortcut key used to delete the selected cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + Minus. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to delete the selected cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Minus (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + G”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Minus. Option C (“Ctrl + 5”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Minus. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + F9) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Minus 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 + Minus ✓
- B. Ctrl + G
Why not B: “Ctrl + G” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + Minus. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to delete the selected cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Minus (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + G”) does not match th
- C. Ctrl + 5
Why not C: “Ctrl + 5” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + Minus. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to delete the selected cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Minus (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + G”) does not match th
- D. Ctrl + F9
Why not D: “Ctrl + F9” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + Minus. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to delete the selected cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Minus (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + G”) does not match th
Correct answer
A. Ctrl + Minus
Explanation
“Identify the correct shortcut key used to delete the selected cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Minus (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + G”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Minus. Option C (“Ctrl + 5”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Minus. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + F9) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Minus 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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