Select the correct shortcut key which is used to apply an outline border around selected cells in MS Excel.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to apply an outline border around selected cells in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + Shift + &. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to apply an outline border around selected cells in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + & (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + F10”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + &. Option C (“Ctrl + A”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + &. Remaining alternatives (F7) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Shift + & 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 + & ✓
- B. Ctrl + F10
Why not B: “Ctrl + F10” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + Shift + &. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to apply an outline border around selected cells in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + & (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + F10”) do
- C. Ctrl + A
Why not C: “Ctrl + A” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + Shift + &. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to apply an outline border around selected cells in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + & (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + F10”) do
- D. F7
Why not D: “F7” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + Shift + &. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to apply an outline border around selected cells in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + & (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + F10”) do
Correct answer
A. Ctrl + Shift + &
Explanation
“Select the correct shortcut key which is used to apply an outline border around selected cells in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + & (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + F10”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + &. Option C (“Ctrl + A”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + &. Remaining alternatives (F7) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Shift + & 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
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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