Keyboard Functions

Which definition BEST describes a keyboard?

• A worldwide system of computer networks.

• An input device and is the most basic way for the user to communicate with a computer.

• CTRL + F

• Any kind of unwanted messages.

What is the function of CAPS LOCK key?

• When pressed, all the letters typed will be in UPPERCASE.

• When pressed, it will allow you to type a single capital letter or change the top number keys to a symbol.

• When pressed, it creates an empty space.

TRUE or FALSE:

Every computer keyboard has a CAPS LOCK key on it.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

FALSE! Not all keyboards have the CAPS LOCK key, for example: Chromebooks! 👀

Which special character is represented by the key combination Shift + 1?

• !

• $

• #

• @

What is the function of the Tab key on the keyboard?

• When pressed, it can open a new tab in the browser.

• When pressed, it can delete the selected text.

• When pressed, it can increase the font size.

• When pressed, it can help you create an indent in a word processor or help you move to the next field in an online form.

What is the function of the Backspace key on the keyboard?

• Move the cursor to the beginning of the line.

• Insert a blank space at the cursor position.

• Delete characters to the left of the cursor or selected text.

• Highlight the selected text.

Which special character is represented by the key combination Shift + 2?

• $

• #

• @

• %

What is the function of the Enter key

• Move the cursor to the next line

• Confirm or execute a command or input. It can also create a new paragraph.

• Delete the previous character

• Open a new window

Which special character is represented by the key combination Shift + 6?

• ^

• $

• #

• @

What is the function of the Arrow/Direction keys?

• To refresh the current page

• To navigate to the previous page

• When pressed, they can move your text cursor on the screen or move your webpage up, down, left or right.

• To stop or cancel the current action or operation