Identify the correct shortcut key used to switch between open workbooks 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 switch between open workbooks in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Tab. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to switch between open workbooks in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Tab (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + @”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Tab. Option B (“F2”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Tab. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + B) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Tab 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 + Shift + @
Why not A: “Ctrl + Shift + @” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Tab. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to switch between open workbooks in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Tab (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + @”) does not match the stem;
- B. F2
Why not B: “F2” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Tab. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to switch between open workbooks in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Tab (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + @”) does not match the stem;
- C. Ctrl + B
Why not C: “Ctrl + B” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Tab. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to switch between open workbooks in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Tab (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + @”) does not match the stem;
- D. Ctrl + Tab ✓
Correct answer
D. Ctrl + Tab
Explanation
“Identify the correct shortcut key used to switch between open workbooks in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Tab (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + @”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Tab. Option B (“F2”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Tab. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + B) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Tab 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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