Select the correct shortcut key which is used to insert the current time into 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 insert the current time into the active cell in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + Shift + :. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to insert the current time into the active cell in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + : (option C). Option A (“Alt + Enter”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + :. Option B (“Ctrl + F”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + :. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + 2) 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. Alt + Enter
Why not A: “Alt + Enter” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + Shift + :. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to insert the current time into the active cell in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + : (option C). Option A (“Alt + Enter”) do
- B. Ctrl + F
Why not B: “Ctrl + F” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + Shift + :. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to insert the current time into the active cell in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + : (option C). Option A (“Alt + Enter”) do
- C. Ctrl + Shift + : ✓
- D. Ctrl + 2
Why not D: “Ctrl + 2” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + Shift + :. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to insert the current time into the active cell in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + : (option C). Option A (“Alt + Enter”) do
Correct answer
C. Ctrl + Shift + :
Explanation
“Select the correct shortcut key which is used to insert the current time into the active cell in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + : (option C). Option A (“Alt + Enter”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + :. Option B (“Ctrl + F”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + :. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + 2) 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
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