In MS Excel, which shortcut key helps you copy the formula from the cell above into the active cell?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “In MS Excel, which shortcut key helps you copy the formula from the cell above into the active cell?”
The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + '. “In MS Excel, which shortcut key helps you copy the formula from the cell above into the active cell” is answered by Ctrl + ' (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + Tab”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + '. Option C (“Ctrl + C”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + '. Remaining alternatives (Shift + F3) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + ' 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 + ' ✓
- B. Ctrl + Tab
Why not B: “Ctrl + Tab” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + '. “In MS Excel, which shortcut key helps you copy the formula from the cell above into the active cell” is answered by Ctrl + ' (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + Tab”) does not match the
- C. Ctrl + C
Why not C: “Ctrl + C” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + '. “In MS Excel, which shortcut key helps you copy the formula from the cell above into the active cell” is answered by Ctrl + ' (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + Tab”) does not match the
- D. Shift + F3
Why not D: “Shift + F3” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + '. “In MS Excel, which shortcut key helps you copy the formula from the cell above into the active cell” is answered by Ctrl + ' (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + Tab”) does not match the
Correct answer
A. Ctrl + '
Explanation
“In MS Excel, which shortcut key helps you copy the formula from the cell above into the active cell” is answered by Ctrl + ' (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + Tab”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + '. Option C (“Ctrl + C”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + '. Remaining alternatives (Shift + F3) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + ' 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
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