Multiple choice

The shortcut key used to delete a selected item permanently without placing the item in the recycle bin is

  1. Shift + Delete

  2. Delete

  3. Ctrl + Delete

  4. Alt + Delete
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Explanation

Shift+Delete is the Windows keyboard shortcut that permanently deletes selected files or items without sending them to the Recycle Bin. Regular Delete moves items to the Recycle Bin where they can be recovered, while Ctrl+Delete and Alt+Delete have no standard file deletion function in Windows Explorer.

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