If you want to insert the AutoSum formula 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 insert the AutoSum formula in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use?”
The accepted answer is B. Alt + =. “If you want to insert the AutoSum formula in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Alt + = (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Y”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Alt + =. Option C (“Ctrl + Shift + @”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Alt + =. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + P) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Alt + = 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 + Y
Why not A: “Ctrl + Y” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Alt + =. “If you want to insert the AutoSum formula in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Alt + = (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Y”) does not match the stem; it is a n
- B. Alt + = ✓
- C. Ctrl + Shift + @
Why not C: “Ctrl + Shift + @” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Alt + =. “If you want to insert the AutoSum formula in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Alt + = (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Y”) does not match the stem; it is a n
- D. Ctrl + P
Why not D: “Ctrl + P” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Alt + =. “If you want to insert the AutoSum formula in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Alt + = (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Y”) does not match the stem; it is a n
Correct answer
B. Alt + =
Explanation
“If you want to insert the AutoSum formula in MS Excel, which shortcut key will you use” is answered by Alt + = (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Y”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Alt + =. Option C (“Ctrl + Shift + @”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Alt + =. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + P) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Alt + = 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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