In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to apply bold formatting to selected cells?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to apply bold formatting to selected cells?”
The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + B. “In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to apply bold formatting to selected cells” is answered by Ctrl + B (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + V”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + B. Option B (“Ctrl + A”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + B. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + O) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + B 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 + V
Why not A: “Ctrl + V” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + B. “In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to apply bold formatting to selected cells” is answered by Ctrl + B (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + V”) does not match the stem
- B. Ctrl + A
Why not B: “Ctrl + A” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + B. “In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to apply bold formatting to selected cells” is answered by Ctrl + B (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + V”) does not match the stem
- C. Ctrl + O
Why not C: “Ctrl + O” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + B. “In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to apply bold formatting to selected cells” is answered by Ctrl + B (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + V”) does not match the stem
- D. Ctrl + B ✓
Correct answer
D. Ctrl + B
Explanation
“In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to apply bold formatting to selected cells” is answered by Ctrl + B (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + V”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + B. Option B (“Ctrl + A”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + B. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + O) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + B 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: Sir Tauqeer Preparation Classes - Computer Shortcut Keys Guide
Tags: Shortcut Keys, Computer MCQs, MS Office, MS Excel
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