Understanding the Evolution of Apple's Command Key

Understanding the Evolution of Apple's Command Key

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the control key on early computer keyboards?

To open menus quickly

To replace the mouse functionality

To control the computer through the keyboard

To type special characters

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Apple decide to replace the open apple key with the command key?

To reduce the number of keys on the keyboard

To introduce more keyboard shortcuts

To create a more minimalistic design

To improve compatibility with Windows

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the command key on a Mac compared to a Windows PC?

It functions as the escape key

It functions as the shift key

It functions as the control key

It functions as the alt key

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired the design of the command key symbol?

A Nordic road sign

A random doodle by an Apple artist

An ancient Greek symbol

A mathematical symbol

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the closed apple key evolve into on modern Macs?

The shift key

The command key

The control key

The option key