which one to select vs which one to be selected

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Which one to select' is used when asking about the action of choosing, while 'which one to be selected' is used when asking about the passive action of being chosen.

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which one to select

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about the action of choosing.

This phrase is used when asking someone to choose between options. It implies an active decision-making process.

Examples:

I have three dresses in mind. Can you tell me which one to select for the party?
The menu has so many delicious options. I don't know which one to select.

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Feb 24, 2015 ... ... ScaramucciInfluencer. This Isn't Tech Bubble 2.0Don Weidner. Cisco ASA or IOS Router? Which one to select for Branch Office ...
The naming of serial ports varies from platform to platform, so it may not be obvious which one to select at first. On most platforms, the phrase "usb" will appear ...
If multiple objects lie under the mouse, you can choose which one to select by clicking ALT + RMB : this will bring up a menu listing the names of the objects, and ...
If your slide contains more than one audio track and you are not sure which one to select, you can double-click each speaker icon to hear a preview of the audio ...

Alternatives:

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which one to be selected

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about the passive action of being chosen.

This phrase is used when discussing options that are being considered for selection by someone else. It implies a passive role in the decision-making process.

Examples:

The candidates have submitted their proposals. Now, we need to decide which one to be selected for the project.
The team will review all the submissions and determine which one to be selected as the winner.

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If there is a config with 1st gen with Dedicated graphic and 2nd gen with intel HD Graphic 3000 which one to be selected? More about : faster ...
if you have many items in listbox how does it know which one to be selected? – coder Apr 15 '12 at 16:48. @coder: If I check the checkbox, why ...
... asking for " All functional Area" or Select functional area with options Graphics, Planning Layout and Macro Builder. which one to be selected.
Which one to be selected among fixed effect and random effect models, usually depends on the rela- tion of effects and explanatory variables. If effects.

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