ICT Input Device - Keyboard

What is the primary function of a keyboard?

• Printing documents

• Sending emails

• Inputting data into a computer

• Playing music

How many keys are there on a standard keyboard?

• There are 104 keys on a standard keyboard.

• There are 88 keys on a standard keyboard.

• There are 96 keys on a standard keyboard.

• There are 120 keys on a standard keyboard.

Name three types of keys found on a keyboard.

• Navigation keys

• Alphanumeric keys, Function keys, Modifier keys

• Numeric keys

• Special keys

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

• To turn off the computer

• To play music

• To insert a space between words or characters.

• To launch a spaceship

Explain the difference between a mechanical keyboard and a membrane keyboard.

• Mechanical keyboards use touch-sensitive keys, while membrane keyboards use physical buttons.

• Mechanical keyboards use individual mechanical switches, while membrane keyboards use rubber dome membrane layer.

• Mechanical keyboards are wireless, while membrane keyboards are wired.

• Mechanical keyboards are quieter than membrane keyboards.

What is the function of the function keys (F1-F12) on a keyboard?

• Perform specific functions depending on the software or operating system being used

• Adjust screen brightness

• Open calculator application

• Change font size

Describe the layout of the QWERTY keyboard.

• The QWERTY keyboard layout consists of three rows of keys

• The QWERTY keyboard layout consists of five rows of keys

• The QWERTY keyboard layout consists of six rows of keys, with the top row being QWERTYUIOP, the second row being ASDFGHJKL, the third row being ZXCVBNM, and the bottom row containing the space bar and other keys.

• The QWERTY keyboard layout consists of four rows of keys

What is the role of the numeric keypad on a keyboard?

• It is used for entering numbers quickly and efficiently.

• It is used for playing music

• It is used for adjusting screen brightness

• It is used for sending emails

What are multimedia keys on a keyboard used for?

• To control media playback functions

• To control screen brightness

• To adjust font size

• To open email applications

How does a keyboard communicate with a computer?

• Through a wired or wireless connection, sending electrical signals to the computer.

• By using carrier pigeons

• Through telepathic communication

• Via smoke signals