In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to apply italic formatting?
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 italic formatting?”
The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + I. “In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to apply italic formatting” is answered by Ctrl + I (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + B”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + I. Option C (“Ctrl + S”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + I. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + A) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + I 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 + I ✓
- B. Ctrl + B
Why not B: “Ctrl + B” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + I. “In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to apply italic formatting” is answered by Ctrl + I (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + B”) does not match the stem; it is a near-m
- C. Ctrl + S
Why not C: “Ctrl + S” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + I. “In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to apply italic formatting” is answered by Ctrl + I (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + B”) does not match the stem; it is a near-m
- D. Ctrl + A
Why not D: “Ctrl + A” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + I. “In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to apply italic formatting” is answered by Ctrl + I (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + B”) does not match the stem; it is a near-m
Correct answer
A. Ctrl + I
Explanation
“In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to apply italic formatting” is answered by Ctrl + I (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + B”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + I. Option C (“Ctrl + S”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + I. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + A) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + I 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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