Grade 5 ICT on Computer Keyboard

A computer keyboard is an input device that allows a person to enter letters, numbers, and other symbols into a computer. It is an essential component of a computer system, as it is the primary means by which a user can interact with the computer.

There are two main types of computer keyboards: wired and wireless. A wired keyboard is connected to a computer via a physical cable, while a wireless keyboard communicates with a computer using a wireless connection, such as Bluetooth.

One of the most common keyboard layouts is the QWERTY layout.

The keys on a computer keyboard are typically labeled with letters, numbers, and symbols.

Step one: What is a computer keyboard?

*The keys on the top row of a keyboard are called function keys

and are labeled F1 through F12. These keys are used to perform

specific functions in various computer programs.

• The keys on the left side of a keyboard are called the modifier keys and include the Shift, Ctrl, Alt, and Command keys. The Shift key is used to type capital letters and certain symbols, the Ctrl key is used to perform specific actions in a computer program, the Alt key is used to access menu options in a program, and the Command key is used to perform specific actions on a Mac computer.

• The keys on the right side of a keyboard are called the numeric keypad and are used to type numbers. The numeric keypad also includes mathematical symbols and a few additional keys such as the Enter key and the decimal point key.

• The arrow keys, also known as the cursor keys, are a group of keys on a computer keyboard that is used to move the cursor or mouse pointer in a particular direction. The arrow keys are usually located in the bottom right corner of the keyboard, and they include the left, right, up, and down arrow keys.

Step two: Organization of the Keyboard

Multiple Select

Which of the following keys is used to type capital letters on a computer keyboard?

• Shift

• Ctrl

• Alt

• Command

• Caps Lock

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a modifier key on a computer keyboard?

• Shift

• Ctrl

• Alt

• Command

• Tab

Multiple Choice

Which of the following keys is used to move the cursor or mouse pointer right on a computer keyboard?

• Left arrow

• Right arrow

• Up arrow

• Down arrow

• Home

Multiple Choice

Which of the following keys is used to cancel an action or close a window on a computer keyboard?

• Escape

• Ctrl

• Alt

• Command

• Tab

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function key on a computer keyboard?

c)

• F1

• F2

• F3

• F4

• F13