Identify the correct shortcut key used to insert the current date into the active cell 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 the current date into the active cell in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + ;. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to insert the current date into the active cell in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + ; (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + O”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + ;. Option B (“Ctrl + 1”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + ;. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + E) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + ; 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 + O
Why not A: “Ctrl + O” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + ;. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to insert the current date into the active cell in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + ; (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + O”) does not match the s
- B. Ctrl + 1
Why not B: “Ctrl + 1” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + ;. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to insert the current date into the active cell in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + ; (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + O”) does not match the s
- C. Ctrl + ; ✓
- D. Ctrl + E
Why not D: “Ctrl + E” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + ;. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to insert the current date into the active cell in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + ; (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + O”) does not match the s
Correct answer
C. Ctrl + ;
Explanation
“Identify the correct shortcut key used to insert the current date into the active cell in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + ; (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + O”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + ;. Option B (“Ctrl + 1”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + ;. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + E) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + ; 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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