Identify the correct shortcut key used to cut the selected text or object in MS Word.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy MS Word Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct shortcut key used to cut the selected text or object in MS Word.”
The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + X. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to cut the selected text or object in MS Word.” is answered by Ctrl + X (option C). Option A (“Alt + F4”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Option B (“Ctrl + F”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + 2) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + X is identified. MS Word Shortcut Keys questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. MS Word Shortcut Keys recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Alt + F4
Why not A: “Alt + F4” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + X. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to cut the selected text or object in MS Word.” is answered by Ctrl + X (option C). Option A (“Alt + F4”) does not match the stem; it is a n
- B. Ctrl + F
Why not B: “Ctrl + F” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + X. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to cut the selected text or object in MS Word.” is answered by Ctrl + X (option C). Option A (“Alt + F4”) does not match the stem; it is a n
- C. Ctrl + X ✓
- D. Ctrl + 2
Why not D: “Ctrl + 2” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + X. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to cut the selected text or object in MS Word.” is answered by Ctrl + X (option C). Option A (“Alt + F4”) does not match the stem; it is a n
Correct answer
C. Ctrl + X
Explanation
“Identify the correct shortcut key used to cut the selected text or object in MS Word.” is answered by Ctrl + X (option C). Option A (“Alt + F4”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Option B (“Ctrl + F”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + 2) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + X is identified. MS Word Shortcut Keys questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. MS Word Shortcut Keys recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: MS Word Official Shortcut Key Reference Guide
Tags: MS Word, Shortcut Keys, Computer MCQs, MS Office, Keyboard Shortcuts
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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