Keyboard Basics Quiz

What is a keyboard in computing?

• An output device

• A storage device

• An input device used to type letters, numbers, and symbols

• A communication device

How many keys does a standard full-sized keyboard typically have?

• 84-88

• 101-105

• 60-70

• 120-130

What is a tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard?

• A keyboard with 120 keys

• A keyboard without a numeric keypad (around 87-88 keys)

• A laptop keyboard with touchpad

• A special gaming keyboard with macro keys

Which key set is used to enter numeric data quickly and resembles a calculator layout?

• Function keys

• Control keys

• Alphanumeric keys

• Numeric keypad

What are alphanumeric keys?

• Keys used only for mathematical operations

• Keys for letters, numbers, and punctuation

• Modifier keys like Ctrl and Alt

• Keys that switch languages

Which keys modify the output of other keys when used together?

• Alphanumeric keys

• Control keys

• Modifier keys (e.g., Shift, Ctrl, Alt)

• Function keys

Where are the function keys located and how many are there?

• Bottom row, F1-F24

• Topmost row, F1-F12

• Numeric keypad, F1-F12

• Above arrow keys, F1-F6

Which layout places the first six keys as QWERTY?

• AZERTY

• DVORAK

• QWERTY

• QGERTZ

Which keyboard layout was designed to reduce finger movement and increase typing comfort?

• QWERTY

• DVORAK

• AZERTY

• QWERTZ

Why did QWERTY become the standard keyboard layout?

• It was the fastest layout

• Remington standardized it in their typewriters and heavily marketed it

• It was patented by IBM

• It prevented finger burns