If you want to cut the selected cells or data in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “If you want to cut the selected cells or data in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use?”
The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + X. “If you want to cut the selected cells or data in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Ctrl + X (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + S”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Option B (“Ctrl + G”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + F1) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + X 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 + S
Why not A: “Ctrl + S” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + X. “If you want to cut the selected cells or data in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Ctrl + X (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + S”) does not match the stem; it i
- B. Ctrl + G
Why not B: “Ctrl + G” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + X. “If you want to cut the selected cells or data in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Ctrl + X (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + S”) does not match the stem; it i
- C. Ctrl + X ✓
- D. Ctrl + F1
Why not D: “Ctrl + F1” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + X. “If you want to cut the selected cells or data in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Ctrl + X (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + S”) does not match the stem; it i
Correct answer
C. Ctrl + X
Explanation
“If you want to cut the selected cells or data in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Ctrl + X (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + S”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Option B (“Ctrl + G”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + F1) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + X 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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