Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Insert tab on the ribbon 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 tab on the ribbon in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is D. Alt + N. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Insert tab on the ribbon in MS Excel.” is answered by Alt + N (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + ;”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Alt + N. Option B (“Ctrl + 2”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Alt + N. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + Shift + _) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Alt + N 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 + ;
Why not A: “Ctrl + ;” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Alt + N. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Insert tab on the ribbon in MS Excel.” is answered by Alt + N (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + ;”) does not match the stem;
- B. Ctrl + 2
Why not B: “Ctrl + 2” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Alt + N. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Insert tab on the ribbon in MS Excel.” is answered by Alt + N (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + ;”) does not match the stem;
- C. Ctrl + Shift + _
Why not C: “Ctrl + Shift + _” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Alt + N. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Insert tab on the ribbon in MS Excel.” is answered by Alt + N (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + ;”) does not match the stem;
- D. Alt + N ✓
Correct answer
D. Alt + N
Explanation
“Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Insert tab on the ribbon in MS Excel.” is answered by Alt + N (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + ;”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Alt + N. Option B (“Ctrl + 2”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Alt + N. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + Shift + _) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Alt + N 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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