In MS PowerPoint, what is the keyboard shortcut to cut the selected object or text?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy MS PowerPoint Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “In MS PowerPoint, what is the keyboard shortcut to cut the selected object or text?”
The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + X. “In MS PowerPoint, what is the keyboard shortcut to cut the selected object or text” is answered by Ctrl + X (option A). Option B (“Alt + H”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Option C (“Ctrl + W”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Remaining alternatives (F1) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + X 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. Ctrl + X ✓
- B. Alt + H
Why not B: “Alt + H” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + X. “In MS PowerPoint, what is the keyboard shortcut to cut the selected object or text” is answered by Ctrl + X (option A). Option B (“Alt + H”) does not match the stem; it is a near-
- C. Ctrl + W
Why not C: “Ctrl + W” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + X. “In MS PowerPoint, what is the keyboard shortcut to cut the selected object or text” is answered by Ctrl + X (option A). Option B (“Alt + H”) does not match the stem; it is a near-
- D. F1
Why not D: “F1” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + X. “In MS PowerPoint, what is the keyboard shortcut to cut the selected object or text” is answered by Ctrl + X (option A). Option B (“Alt + H”) does not match the stem; it is a near-
Correct answer
A. Ctrl + X
Explanation
“In MS PowerPoint, what is the keyboard shortcut to cut the selected object or text” is answered by Ctrl + X (option A). Option B (“Alt + H”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Option C (“Ctrl + W”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Remaining alternatives (F1) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + X 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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