Which shortcut key is used to apply the General number format in MS Excel?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which shortcut key is used to apply the General number format in MS Excel?”
The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Shift + ~. Ctrl + Shift + ~ is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which shortcut key is used to apply the General number format in MS Excel” (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + F10”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + ~. Option B (“Ctrl + Shift + &”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + ~. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + G) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Shift + ~ 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 + F10
Why not A: “Ctrl + F10” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Shift + ~. Ctrl + Shift + ~ is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which shortcut key is used to apply the General number format in MS Excel” (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + F10”) does no
- B. Ctrl + Shift + &
Why not B: “Ctrl + Shift + &” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Shift + ~. Ctrl + Shift + ~ is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which shortcut key is used to apply the General number format in MS Excel” (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + F10”) does no
- C. Ctrl + G
Why not C: “Ctrl + G” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Shift + ~. Ctrl + Shift + ~ is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which shortcut key is used to apply the General number format in MS Excel” (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + F10”) does no
- D. Ctrl + Shift + ~ ✓
Correct answer
D. Ctrl + Shift + ~
Explanation
Ctrl + Shift + ~ is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which shortcut key is used to apply the General number format in MS Excel” (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + F10”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + ~. Option B (“Ctrl + Shift + &”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + ~. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + G) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Shift + ~ 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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