If you want to apply the General number format in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “If you want to apply the General number format in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use?”
The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + Shift + ~. “If you want to apply the General number format in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + ~ (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + 2”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + ~. Option B (“Ctrl + C”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + ~. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + O) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Shift + ~ 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 + 2
Why not A: “Ctrl + 2” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + Shift + ~. “If you want to apply the General number format in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + ~ (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + 2”) does not match the s
- B. Ctrl + C
Why not B: “Ctrl + C” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + Shift + ~. “If you want to apply the General number format in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + ~ (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + 2”) does not match the s
- C. Ctrl + Shift + ~ ✓
- D. Ctrl + O
Why not D: “Ctrl + O” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + Shift + ~. “If you want to apply the General number format in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + ~ (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + 2”) does not match the s
Correct answer
C. Ctrl + Shift + ~
Explanation
“If you want to apply the General number format in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + ~ (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + 2”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + ~. Option B (“Ctrl + C”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + ~. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + O) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Shift + ~ 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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