Identify the correct shortcut key used to insert new 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 insert new cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + Plus. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to insert new cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Plus (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + B”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Plus. Option B (“Ctrl + Shift + !”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Plus. Remaining alternatives (F9) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Plus 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 + B
Why not A: “Ctrl + B” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + Plus. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to insert new cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Plus (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + B”) does not match the stem; it
- B. Ctrl + Shift + !
Why not B: “Ctrl + Shift + !” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + Plus. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to insert new cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Plus (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + B”) does not match the stem; it
- C. Ctrl + Plus ✓
- D. F9
Why not D: “F9” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + Plus. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to insert new cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Plus (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + B”) does not match the stem; it
Correct answer
C. Ctrl + Plus
Explanation
“Identify the correct shortcut key used to insert new cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Plus (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + B”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Plus. Option B (“Ctrl + Shift + !”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Plus. Remaining alternatives (F9) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Plus 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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