Select the correct shortcut key which is used to edit the active cell in MS Excel.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to edit the active cell in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is D. F2. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to edit the active cell in MS Excel.” is answered by F2 (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + 0”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of F2. Option B (“Alt + F1”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of F2. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + Shift + Space) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once F2 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 + 0
Why not A: “Ctrl + Shift + 0” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. F2. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to edit the active cell in MS Excel.” is answered by F2 (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + 0”) does not match the stem; it is a ne
- B. Alt + F1
Why not B: “Alt + F1” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. F2. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to edit the active cell in MS Excel.” is answered by F2 (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + 0”) does not match the stem; it is a ne
- C. Ctrl + Shift + Space
Why not C: “Ctrl + Shift + Space” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. F2. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to edit the active cell in MS Excel.” is answered by F2 (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + 0”) does not match the stem; it is a ne
- D. F2 ✓
Correct answer
D. F2
Explanation
“Select the correct shortcut key which is used to edit the active cell in MS Excel.” is answered by F2 (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + 0”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of F2. Option B (“Alt + F1”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of F2. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + Shift + Space) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once F2 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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