Keyboard Skills

What is the purpose of the Tab key on a keyboard?

• To paste text
• To copy text
• To delete text
• To align text in a column

What is the function of the function keys on a keyboard?

• Moving the cursor up and down
• Performing certain functions like getting Help
• Navigating between text on the screen
• Typing letters and numbers

Which key is used to delete the character to the left of the cursor?

• Enter
• Delete
• Backspace
• Tab

Where should your thumbs be positioned when typing on the keyboard?

• On the function keys
• Above the spacebar
• Above the G and H keys
• On the arrow keys

What is the correct posture for working at a computer?

• Crossing legs
• Sitting up straight with feet flat on the floor
• Leaning back in the chair
• Slouching with feet off the floor

Which section of the keyboard contains the letters of the alphabet and numbers?

• Alphanumeric keys
• Function keys
• Cursor keys
• Numeric keypad

What is the function of the F5 key on a keyboard?

• Save files
• Activate the menu bar in Microsoft Word
• Refresh a web page
• Check spelling and grammar

What is the purpose of the Caps Lock key on a keyboard?

• To type in all capital letters
• To switch between languages
• To lock the keyboard
• To delete text

What is the purpose of the Shift key on a keyboard?

• To capitalize letters
• To switch between open windows
• To delete text
• To open a new tab in a browser

What does the Ctrl + C keyboard shortcut do?

• Closes the current window
• Cuts selected text
• Copies selected text
• Opens a new document