Keyboard Skills Quiz for Students

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

• To type letters

• To move the cursor

• To delete text

• To print documents

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

• Enter key

• Shift key

• Backspace key

• Space bar

What does the "bold" formatting option do to text?

• Makes the text italic

• Underlines the text

• Increases the font size

• Makes the text darker and thicker

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

• To type numbers

• To type in all capital letters

• To delete text

• To move the cursor

What is the main role of the CPU in a computer?

• To display images

• To store data

• To process instructions

• To print documents

Which key is used to start a new line in a text document?

• Space bar

• Enter key

• Shift key

• Tab key

What is the purpose of the "save" function in a computer program?

• To delete a file

• To print a document

• To store changes made to a file

• To close a program

Which part of the keyboard is specifically designed for entering numbers quickly?

• Function keys

• Home row keys

• Numeric keypad

• Arrow keys

What does the "italic" formatting option do to text?

• Makes the text bold

• Slants the text to the right

• Underlines the text

• Changes the text color

What is the function of the "shift" key on a keyboard?

• To type in lowercase

• To move the cursor

• To type uppercase letters and symbols

• To delete text