In MS Excel, which shortcut key helps you insert new cells, rows, or columns?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “In MS Excel, which shortcut key helps you insert new cells, rows, or columns?”
The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + Plus. “In MS Excel, which shortcut key helps you insert new cells, rows, or columns” is answered by Ctrl + Plus (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + Space”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Plus. Option C (“Ctrl + ;”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Plus. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + O) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Plus 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 + Shift + Space
Why not A: “Ctrl + Shift + Space” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + Plus. “In MS Excel, which shortcut key helps you insert new cells, rows, or columns” is answered by Ctrl + Plus (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + Space”) does not match the stem; it
- B. Ctrl + Plus ✓
- C. Ctrl + ;
Why not C: “Ctrl + ;” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + Plus. “In MS Excel, which shortcut key helps you insert new cells, rows, or columns” is answered by Ctrl + Plus (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + Space”) does not match the stem; it
- D. Ctrl + O
Why not D: “Ctrl + O” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + Plus. “In MS Excel, which shortcut key helps you insert new cells, rows, or columns” is answered by Ctrl + Plus (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + Space”) does not match the stem; it
Correct answer
B. Ctrl + Plus
Explanation
“In MS Excel, which shortcut key helps you insert new cells, rows, or columns” is answered by Ctrl + Plus (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + Space”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Plus. Option C (“Ctrl + ;”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Plus. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + O) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Plus 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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