Identify the correct shortcut key used to select the next placeholder or object on the slide in MS PowerPoint.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium MS PowerPoint Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct shortcut key used to select the next placeholder or object on the slide in MS PowerPoint.”
The accepted answer is B. Tab. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to select the next placeholder or object on the slide in MS PowerPoint.” is answered by Tab (option B). Option A (“Alt + N”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Tab. Option C (“Ctrl + D”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Tab. Remaining alternatives (Shift + F5) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Tab is identified. MS PowerPoint Shortcut Keys questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. MS PowerPoint Shortcut Keys recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Alt + N
Why not A: “Alt + N” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Tab. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to select the next placeholder or object on the slide in MS PowerPoint.” is answered by Tab (option B). Option A (“Alt + N”) does not match
- B. Tab ✓
- C. Ctrl + D
Why not C: “Ctrl + D” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Tab. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to select the next placeholder or object on the slide in MS PowerPoint.” is answered by Tab (option B). Option A (“Alt + N”) does not match
- D. Shift + F5
Why not D: “Shift + F5” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Tab. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to select the next placeholder or object on the slide in MS PowerPoint.” is answered by Tab (option B). Option A (“Alt + N”) does not match
Correct answer
B. Tab
Explanation
“Identify the correct shortcut key used to select the next placeholder or object on the slide in MS PowerPoint.” is answered by Tab (option B). Option A (“Alt + N”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Tab. Option C (“Ctrl + D”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Tab. Remaining alternatives (Shift + F5) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Tab is identified. MS PowerPoint Shortcut Keys questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. MS PowerPoint Shortcut Keys recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: MS PowerPoint Official Shortcut Key Reference Guide
Tags: Shortcut Keys, Computer MCQs, MS Office, Keyboard Shortcuts, MS PowerPoint
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