What shortcut key combination performs the action to paste copied or cut content in MS Excel?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “What shortcut key combination performs the action to paste copied or cut content in MS Excel?”
The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + V. Ctrl + V is the fact required by “What shortcut key combination performs the action to paste copied or cut content in MS Excel” (option B). Option A (“Alt + H”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + V. Option C (“Ctrl + ;”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + V. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + Shift + _) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + V 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 B. Ctrl + V. Ctrl + V is the fact required by “What shortcut key combination performs the action to paste copied or cut content in MS Excel” (option B). Option A (“Alt + H”) does not match the
- B. Ctrl + V ✓
- C. Ctrl + ;
Why not C: “Ctrl + ;” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + V. Ctrl + V is the fact required by “What shortcut key combination performs the action to paste copied or cut content in MS Excel” (option B). Option A (“Alt + H”) does not match the
- D. Ctrl + Shift + _
Why not D: “Ctrl + Shift + _” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + V. Ctrl + V is the fact required by “What shortcut key combination performs the action to paste copied or cut content in MS Excel” (option B). Option A (“Alt + H”) does not match the
Correct answer
B. Ctrl + V
Explanation
Ctrl + V is the fact required by “What shortcut key combination performs the action to paste copied or cut content in MS Excel” (option B). Option A (“Alt + H”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + V. Option C (“Ctrl + ;”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + V. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + Shift + _) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + V 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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