To cut the selected text or object in MS Word, which key combination should be pressed?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy MS Word Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “To cut the selected text or object in MS Word, which key combination should be pressed?”
The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + X. “To cut the selected text or object in MS Word, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + X (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + K”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Option B (“Ctrl + Shift + >”) 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. Ctrl + Shift + K
Why not A: “Ctrl + Shift + K” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + X. “To cut the selected text or object in MS Word, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + X (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + K”) does not match the stem;
- B. Ctrl + Shift + >
Why not B: “Ctrl + Shift + >” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + X. “To cut the selected text or object in MS Word, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + X (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + K”) does not match the stem;
- C. Ctrl + 2
Why not C: “Ctrl + 2” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + X. “To cut the selected text or object in MS Word, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + X (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + K”) does not match the stem;
- D. Ctrl + X ✓
Correct answer
D. Ctrl + X
Explanation
“To cut the selected text or object in MS Word, which key combination should be pressed” is answered by Ctrl + X (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + K”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + X. Option B (“Ctrl + Shift + >”) 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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