Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Insert Function dialog box 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 open the Insert Function dialog box in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is A. Shift + F3. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Insert Function dialog box in MS Excel.” is answered by Shift + F3 (option A). Option B (“Shift + F11”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Shift + F3. Option C (“F9”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Shift + F3. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + K) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Shift + F3 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. Shift + F3 ✓
- B. Shift + F11
Why not B: “Shift + F11” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Shift + F3. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Insert Function dialog box in MS Excel.” is answered by Shift + F3 (option A). Option B (“Shift + F11”) does not match th
- C. F9
Why not C: “F9” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Shift + F3. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Insert Function dialog box in MS Excel.” is answered by Shift + F3 (option A). Option B (“Shift + F11”) does not match th
- D. Ctrl + K
Why not D: “Ctrl + K” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Shift + F3. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Insert Function dialog box in MS Excel.” is answered by Shift + F3 (option A). Option B (“Shift + F11”) does not match th
Correct answer
A. Shift + F3
Explanation
“Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Insert Function dialog box in MS Excel.” is answered by Shift + F3 (option A). Option B (“Shift + F11”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Shift + F3. Option C (“F9”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Shift + F3. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + K) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Shift + F3 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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