Cells, rows, and columns – Excel MCQs

1. How do you select an entire column in Excel?

  • A) Click on the column header
  • B) Press Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Key
  • C) Press Shift + Spacebar
  • D) Right-click on a cell and choose “Select Column”

Answer: A) Click on the column header

2. Which of the following actions will insert a new row above the selected row?

  • A) Press Ctrl + Shift + +
  • B) Right-click on the row number and select “Insert”
  • C) Press Ctrl + R
  • D) Click the “Insert” button on the Home tab

Answer: B) Right-click on the row number and select “Insert”

3. What happens when you double-click the boundary line between column headers in Excel?

  • A) The column is hidden
  • B) The column is resized to fit the longest cell content
  • C) The column is deleted
  • D) The cell formatting is reset

Answer: B) The column is resized to fit the longest cell content

4. How can you adjust the width of multiple columns at once?

  • A) Drag the boundary line of one column header while holding Shift
  • B) Double-click the boundary line of one column header while holding Ctrl
  • C) Select the columns and drag any boundary line between column headers
  • D) Use the Format option in the Home tab to set the width for multiple columns

Answer: C) Select the columns and drag any boundary line between column headers

5. To merge two or more cells into a single cell, you should use which feature?

  • A) Format Cells
  • B) Merge & Center
  • C) Split Cells
  • D) Autofit

Answer: B) Merge & Center

6. How can you quickly navigate to the first cell of a worksheet?

  • A) Press Ctrl + Home
  • B) Press Ctrl + End
  • C) Click the “Go To” button on the Home tab
  • D) Press Home

Answer: A) Press Ctrl + Home