To delete the selected cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “To delete the selected cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed?”
The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Minus. “To delete the selected cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + Minus (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Z”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Minus. Option B (“Ctrl + 9”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Minus. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + Shift + 9) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Minus 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 + Z
Why not A: “Ctrl + Z” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Minus. “To delete the selected cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + Minus (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Z”) does not match t
- B. Ctrl + 9
Why not B: “Ctrl + 9” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Minus. “To delete the selected cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + Minus (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Z”) does not match t
- C. Ctrl + Shift + 9
Why not C: “Ctrl + Shift + 9” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Minus. “To delete the selected cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + Minus (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Z”) does not match t
- D. Ctrl + Minus ✓
Correct answer
D. Ctrl + Minus
Explanation
“To delete the selected cells, rows, or columns in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + Minus (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Z”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Minus. Option B (“Ctrl + 9”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Minus. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + Shift + 9) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Minus 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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