Keyboard Basics for everyone

Which key is used to make letters uppercase or to type symbols shown at the top of the number keys?

• Shift

• Control (Ctrl)

• Alt

• Spacebar

Which finger should you use to press the "A" key in proper typing technique?

• Left pinky

• Left middle finger

• Right pinky

• Right index finger

Which key do you press to enter a space between words?

• Enter

• Shift

• Spacebar

• Backspace

How do you type a capital "B"?

• Press "B" without doing anything else

• Hold down "Shift" and press "B"

• Press "Caps Lock" and then "B"

• Both B and C are correct

What is the function of the "Enter" key?

• To delete characters

• To add a space between words

• To start a new line or execute commands

• To make letters uppercase

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

• Delete

• Enter

• Backspace

• Shift

What is the purpose of the "Tab" key?

• To move the cursor to the next line

• To insert a space larger than the spacebar provides

• To delete text

• To switch between open applications

What is the purpose of the "Caps Lock" key?

• To delete the entire line of text

• To switch between open tabs in a browser

• To capitalize all letters typed without holding down another key

• To insert a tab space

Which key is used to move the cursor to the beginning of the next line?

• Spacebar

• Enter

• Tab

• Shift

What is the purpose of the "Alt" key in combination with the "Tab" key?

• To delete the selected text

• To copy the selected text

• To switch between open applications

• To insert a tab space