In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to cut the selected cells or data?
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 cut the selected cells or data?”
The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + X. “In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to cut the selected cells or data” is answered by Ctrl + X (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + V”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Option B (“Ctrl + H”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + I) 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 + V
Why not A: “Ctrl + V” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + X. “In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to cut the selected cells or data” is answered by Ctrl + X (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + V”) does not match the stem; it is a
- B. Ctrl + H
Why not B: “Ctrl + H” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + X. “In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to cut the selected cells or data” is answered by Ctrl + X (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + V”) does not match the stem; it is a
- C. Ctrl + X ✓
- D. Ctrl + I
Why not D: “Ctrl + I” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + X. “In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to cut the selected cells or data” is answered by Ctrl + X (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + V”) does not match the stem; it is a
Correct answer
C. Ctrl + X
Explanation
“In MS Excel Shortcut Keys, which shortcut key is used to cut the selected cells or data” is answered by Ctrl + X (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + V”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Option B (“Ctrl + H”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + I) 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: Sir Tauqeer Preparation Classes - Computer Shortcut Keys Guide
Tags: Shortcut Keys, Computer MCQs, MS Office, MS Excel
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