To open an existing workbook 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 open an existing workbook in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed?”
The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + O. “To open an existing workbook in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + O (option C). Option A (“Alt + H”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + O. Option B (“Ctrl + H”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + O. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + L) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + O 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. Alt + H
Why not A: “Alt + H” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + O. “To open an existing workbook in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + O (option C). Option A (“Alt + H”) does not match the stem; it is a near-m
- B. Ctrl + H
Why not B: “Ctrl + H” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + O. “To open an existing workbook in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + O (option C). Option A (“Alt + H”) does not match the stem; it is a near-m
- C. Ctrl + O ✓
- D. Ctrl + L
Why not D: “Ctrl + L” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + O. “To open an existing workbook in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + O (option C). Option A (“Alt + H”) does not match the stem; it is a near-m
Correct answer
C. Ctrl + O
Explanation
“To open an existing workbook in MS Excel, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + O (option C). Option A (“Alt + H”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + O. Option B (“Ctrl + H”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + O. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + L) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + O 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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