Select the correct shortcut key which is used to apply bold formatting to selected cells in MS Excel.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to apply bold formatting to selected cells in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + B. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to apply bold formatting to selected cells in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + B (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + _”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + B. Option B (“Ctrl + Shift + U”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + B. Remaining alternatives (Alt + N) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + B 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 + _
Why not A: “Ctrl + Shift + _” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + B. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to apply bold formatting to selected cells in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + B (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + _”) does not m
- B. Ctrl + Shift + U
Why not B: “Ctrl + Shift + U” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + B. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to apply bold formatting to selected cells in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + B (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + _”) does not m
- C. Ctrl + B ✓
- D. Alt + N
Why not D: “Alt + N” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + B. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to apply bold formatting to selected cells in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + B (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + _”) does not m
Correct answer
C. Ctrl + B
Explanation
“Select the correct shortcut key which is used to apply bold formatting to selected cells in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + B (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + _”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + B. Option B (“Ctrl + Shift + U”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + B. Remaining alternatives (Alt + N) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + B 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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