If you want to insert new cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “If you want to insert new cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use?”
The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + Plus. “If you want to insert new cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Ctrl + Plus (option A). Option B (“Shift + F11”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Plus. Option C (“Ctrl + T”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Plus. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + Shift + ^) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Plus 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 + Plus ✓
- B. Shift + F11
Why not B: “Shift + F11” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + Plus. “If you want to insert new cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Ctrl + Plus (option A). Option B (“Shift + F11”) does not match the
- C. Ctrl + T
Why not C: “Ctrl + T” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + Plus. “If you want to insert new cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Ctrl + Plus (option A). Option B (“Shift + F11”) does not match the
- D. Ctrl + Shift + ^
Why not D: “Ctrl + Shift + ^” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + Plus. “If you want to insert new cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Ctrl + Plus (option A). Option B (“Shift + F11”) does not match the
Correct answer
A. Ctrl + Plus
Explanation
“If you want to insert new cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Ctrl + Plus (option A). Option B (“Shift + F11”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Plus. Option C (“Ctrl + T”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Plus. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + Shift + ^) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Plus 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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