To cut the selected cells or data in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “To cut the selected cells or data in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed?”
The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + X. “To cut the selected cells or data in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + X (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + Shift + 0”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Option C (“Ctrl + Shift + ~”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + O) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + X 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 + X ✓
- B. Ctrl + Shift + 0
Why not B: “Ctrl + Shift + 0” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + X. “To cut the selected cells or data in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + X (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + Shift + 0”) does not match the stem;
- C. Ctrl + Shift + ~
Why not C: “Ctrl + Shift + ~” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + X. “To cut the selected cells or data in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + X (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + Shift + 0”) does not match the stem;
- D. Ctrl + O
Why not D: “Ctrl + O” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + X. “To cut the selected cells or data in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + X (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + Shift + 0”) does not match the stem;
Correct answer
A. Ctrl + X
Explanation
“To cut the selected cells or data in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + X (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + Shift + 0”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Option C (“Ctrl + Shift + ~”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + O) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + X 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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