Identify the correct shortcut key used to open the Home tab on the ribbon 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 open the Home tab on the ribbon in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is D. Alt + H. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to open the Home tab on the ribbon in MS Excel.” is answered by Alt + H (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + ;”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Alt + H. Option B (“Ctrl + 4”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Alt + H. Remaining alternatives (F11) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Alt + H 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 + ;
Why not A: “Ctrl + ;” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Alt + H. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to open the Home tab on the ribbon in MS Excel.” is answered by Alt + H (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + ;”) does not match the stem; it is a n
- B. Ctrl + 4
Why not B: “Ctrl + 4” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Alt + H. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to open the Home tab on the ribbon in MS Excel.” is answered by Alt + H (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + ;”) does not match the stem; it is a n
- C. F11
Why not C: “F11” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Alt + H. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to open the Home tab on the ribbon in MS Excel.” is answered by Alt + H (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + ;”) does not match the stem; it is a n
- D. Alt + H ✓
Correct answer
D. Alt + H
Explanation
“Identify the correct shortcut key used to open the Home tab on the ribbon in MS Excel.” is answered by Alt + H (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + ;”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Alt + H. Option B (“Ctrl + 4”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Alt + H. Remaining alternatives (F11) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Alt + H 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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