Which key combination should be pressed in MS Excel to select the entire row?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which key combination should be pressed in MS Excel to select the entire row?”
The accepted answer is B. Shift + Space. Shift + Space is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which key combination should be pressed in MS Excel to select the entire row” (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Minus”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Shift + Space. Option C (“Ctrl + 4”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Shift + Space. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + Shift + L) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Shift + Space 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 + Minus
Why not A: “Ctrl + Minus” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Shift + Space. Shift + Space is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which key combination should be pressed in MS Excel to select the entire row” (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Minus”) does
- B. Shift + Space ✓
- C. Ctrl + 4
Why not C: “Ctrl + 4” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Shift + Space. Shift + Space is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which key combination should be pressed in MS Excel to select the entire row” (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Minus”) does
- D. Ctrl + Shift + L
Why not D: “Ctrl + Shift + L” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Shift + Space. Shift + Space is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which key combination should be pressed in MS Excel to select the entire row” (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Minus”) does
Correct answer
B. Shift + Space
Explanation
Shift + Space is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which key combination should be pressed in MS Excel to select the entire row” (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Minus”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Shift + Space. Option C (“Ctrl + 4”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Shift + Space. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + Shift + L) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Shift + Space 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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