Which shortcut key is used to apply the Scientific 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 Scientific number format in MS Excel?”
The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + Shift + ^. Ctrl + Shift + ^ is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which shortcut key is used to apply the Scientific number format in MS Excel” (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + R”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + ^. Option C (“Ctrl + 4”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + ^. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + F9) 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 + R
Why not A: “Ctrl + R” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + Shift + ^. Ctrl + Shift + ^ is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which shortcut key is used to apply the Scientific number format in MS Excel” (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + R”) does n
- B. Ctrl + Shift + ^ ✓
- C. Ctrl + 4
Why not C: “Ctrl + 4” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + Shift + ^. Ctrl + Shift + ^ is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which shortcut key is used to apply the Scientific number format in MS Excel” (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + R”) does n
- D. Ctrl + F9
Why not D: “Ctrl + F9” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + Shift + ^. Ctrl + Shift + ^ is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which shortcut key is used to apply the Scientific number format in MS Excel” (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + R”) does n
Correct answer
B. Ctrl + Shift + ^
Explanation
Ctrl + Shift + ^ is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which shortcut key is used to apply the Scientific number format in MS Excel” (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + R”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + ^. Option C (“Ctrl + 4”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + ^. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + F9) 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
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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