Keyboarding Vocabulary Quiz

What is the function of the Backspace key?

• Moves the cursor left, right, up or down

• Erases characters once they are highlighted

• Spaces the cursor forward one space at a time

• Ends a line or paragraph

Which key is used to key all capital letters without holding the shift key?

• Arrow Keys

• Caps Lock

• Delete Key

• ESC key

What is the purpose of the Enter key?

• Moves the cursor left, right, up or down

• Erases characters once they are highlighted

• Ends a line or paragraph

• Exits a program

What is the default condition in software that controls margin, line spacing, and tab settings?

• Caps Lock

• Default

• Function Keys

• Shift Keys

What is the purpose of the ESC key?

• Moves the cursor left, right, up or down

• Erases characters once they are highlighted

• Ends a line or paragraph

• Exits a program

What is the measure of the rate of keying speed?

• Accuracy

• GWAM (Gross Words a Minute)

• Proofreading

• Rate

Which keys are designated as the keys from which all keystrokes are made?

• Arrow Keys

• Home Row Keys

• Letter Keys

• Shift Keys

What is the purpose of the Space Bar key?

• Moves the cursor left, right, up or down

• Erases characters once they are highlighted

• Spaces the cursor forward one space at a time

• Ends a line or paragraph

What is the measure of the rate of keying speed?

• Accuracy

• GWAM (Gross Words a Minute)

• Proofreading

• Rate

What is the piece of computer hardware used to input text, characters, and other commands into a computer or similar device

• Letter Keys

• Numeric Keypad

• Keyboard

• Key