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