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WorksheetsALL ABOUT KEYBOARD AND SHORTCUT KEYS 7-10
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 56mins
1. The main area of the keyboard that contains letters A–Z.
Alphabet keys (or Letter keys)
Function keys
Number keys
Arrow keys
2. Keys used to move the cursor up, down, left, or right.
Arrow keys
Function keys
Number keys
Space bar
The group of keys marked with numbers from 0–9 and arranged like a calculator.
Numeric keypad
Function keys
Arrow keys
Alphabet keys
The long horizontal key used to insert spaces between words.
Spacebar
Enter
Shift
Tab
The key that is used to erase characters to the left of the cursor.
Backspace key
Enter key
Shift key
Tab key
The key that is used to erase characters to the right of the cursor.
Delete key
Backspace key
Enter key
Shift key
The group of keys F1 to F12 found on the top row of the keyboard.
Function keys
Arrow keys
Number keys
Control keys
The two keys that are used together with other keys to perform shortcuts, commonly labeled "Ctrl".
Control keys (Ctrl keys)
Function keys (F keys)
Shift keys
Alt keys
The key that is used to type capital letters when held down.
Shift key
Ctrl key
Alt key
Tab key
The key that allows you to start a new line or execute commands.
Enter key
Spacebar
Shift key
Tab key
The Backspace key deletes text to the right of the cursor.
True
False
Function keys can only be used alone and never with other keys.
True
False
The Enter key is also called the Return key.
True
False
F4 can be used to repeat the last action in MS Word.
True
False
The numeric keypad only works when Num Lock is turned on.
True
False
Which key is known as the "escape" key?
Tab
Esc
Shift
Enter
Which key is used to open the Start menu in Windows when pressed alone?
Alt
Ctrl
Windows Key
Fn
The F1 key is usually used to:
Save a file
Open Help
Refresh the page
Print a document
Which function key is commonly used to refresh a page or window?
F2
F4
F5
F9
The F2 key is generally used to:
Rename files or folders
Print a file
Undo an action
Exit a program
Which function key opens the "Save As" window in some programs?
F7
F10
F12
What does the "Caps Lock" key do?
Deletes text
Locks the keyboard
Makes letters type in uppercase continuously
Opens a new tab
Which special key is used together with Tab, Ctrl, or Shift to perform additional functions?
Fn
Enter
Backspace
Esc
The F7 key in Microsoft Word is used to:
Print documents
Spell-check
Close a window
Insert a table
Which function key is often used to open the "Print Preview" in MS Word?
F3
F4
F9
F12
What is the shortcut key for copying selected text or files?
Ctrl + X
Ctrl + V
Ctrl + C
Ctrl + P
Which shortcut will paste the copied or cut text?
Ctrl + C
Ctrl + V
Ctrl + Z
Ctrl + D
The shortcut Ctrl + X is used to:
Delete text permanently
Cut text or move it to the clipboard
Copy text
Save the document
What does Ctrl + Z do?
Redo the last action
Undo the last action
Zoom the screen
Close a window
Which of the following is the shortcut to select all text or items?
Ctrl + A
Ctrl + S
Ctrl + N
Pressing Alt + Tab allows you to:
Close all windows
Switch between open applications
Lock the computer
Refresh the page
Which key combination locks your computer immediately?
Ctrl + L
Alt + F4
Windows + L
Ctrl + Shift + L
What does Alt + F4 do?
Opens File Explorer
Closes the current window or program
Refreshes the browser
Opens Task Manager
Ctrl + Shift + Esc directly opens:
File Explorer
Task Manager
Control Panel
Search bar
Which shortcut is used to minimize all open windows and show the desktop?
Alt + D
Windows + D
Ctrl + D
Windows + M
The shortcut Ctrl + N is commonly used to:
Create a new document or window
Print a document
Close a program
Save changes
Which shortcut combination refreshes the browser or desktop?
Ctrl + R or F5
Alt + R
Shift + R
Ctrl + F
To open File Explorer in Windows, press:
Ctrl + E
Alt + E
Windows + E
Shift + E
What does Ctrl + Shift + N do in File Explorer?
Opens new tab
Creates a new folder
The shortcut Ctrl + D in browsers is used to:
Download a file
Duplicate a tab
Bookmark the current page
Delete an item
Which of the following opens the Run dialog box?
Ctrl + R
Windows + R
Alt + R
Shift + R
To snap a window to the left side of the screen, press:
Windows + Left Arrow
Ctrl + Left Arrow
Alt + Left Arrow
Shift + Left Arrow
What is the shortcut to search files or apps in Windows?
Windows + S
Ctrl + S
Alt + S
Windows + Q
The shortcut Ctrl + Shift + T in browsers is used to:
Open a new tab
Reopen the last closed tab
Close the current tab
Switch tabs
Which combination opens the Start menu?
Alt + Esc
Windows key
Ctrl + Esc
Both b and c
You accidentally deleted a paragraph while typing in MS Word. Which shortcut should you use to bring it back?
Ctrl + C
Ctrl + Z
Ctrl + Y
Ctrl + X
You are browsing the web and want to reopen the last tab you closed by mistake. Which shortcut will do that?
Ctrl + N
Ctrl + Shift + T
Ctrl + T
Alt + F4
You want to lock your computer quickly before stepping away. Which keys will you press?
Ctrl + L
Windows + L
Alt + L
Ctrl + Shift + L
You are switching between PowerPoint and Word documents. Which shortcut allows you to move between open applications easily?
Alt + Esc
Alt + Tab
Ctrl + Tab
Windows + Tab
You want to permanently delete a file without sending it to the Recycle Bin. What will you press?
Delete
Shift + Delete
Ctrl + Delete
Alt + Delete
While writing, you made several undo actions but realized you went too far. Which shortcut redoes your last undone action?
Ctrl + Y
Ctrl + Z
Alt + Y
Shift + Z
You want to see all the open windows in a 3D or grid view. Which shortcut will show them?
Ctrl + Tab
Windows + Tab
Alt + F4
Ctrl + Shift + Tab
You are editing a file and want to open the Properties window of that file quickly.
Ctrl + P
Alt + Enter
Windows + E
Ctrl + Enter
You are in File Explorer and want to create a new folder instantly.
Ctrl + N
Ctrl + Shift + N
Ctrl + F
Alt + N
You want to quickly search for a file, setting, or app on your Windows computer.
Ctrl + S
Windows + S
Alt + S
Ctrl + F
You accidentally closed a document without saving. Which shortcut could have helped you save it beforehand?
Ctrl + A
Ctrl + S
Ctrl + C
Alt + S
You want to minimize all open windows and view the desktop immediately.
Ctrl + D
Windows + D
Alt + D
Ctrl + M
You are working on a long document and need to move the cursor to the end quickly.
Ctrl + Home
Ctrl + End
Alt + End
Shift + End
You want to select one word at a time using only the keyboard.
Ctrl + Arrow Keys
Shift + Arrow Keys
Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Keys
While online, you want to bookmark a webpage for later reading.
Ctrl + D
Ctrl + B
Alt + D
Windows + D
You are trying to rename a file on your desktop without using the mouse.
Ctrl + F2
F2
Ctrl + R
Shift + F2
You want to close only the active tab or document but keep the program open.
Ctrl + W or Ctrl + F4
Alt + F4
Ctrl + Q
Windows + Q
You want to print your document right away.
Ctrl + P
Alt + P
Shift + P
Ctrl + F2
You are typing in a text box and want to open the right-click (context) menu using the keyboard.
Alt + F10
Shift + F10
Ctrl + F10
Windows + F10
You need to open the Run dialog box to execute a command.
Ctrl + R
Windows + R
Alt + R
Shift + R
You’re on a web browser and want to open a new tab.
Ctrl + N
Ctrl + T
Ctrl + Shift + N
Alt + N
You pressed something that made your screen go full-screen in a browser. Which key likely caused it?
F11
F10
Alt + F11
Ctrl + F10
You need to open Task Manager directly without using Ctrl + Alt + Del.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Alt + Esc
Ctrl + Esc
Windows + Esc
You want to switch between virtual desktops on Windows 10/11.
Ctrl + Tab
Windows + Ctrl + Arrow Keys
Alt + Tab
Shift + Ctrl + Tab
You want to snap a window to the right side of your screen.
Windows + Left Arrow
Windows + Right Arrow
Alt + Right Arrow
You accidentally minimized all your windows. Which shortcut can bring them back?
Windows + D (again)
Ctrl + Z
Alt + Esc
Ctrl + Shift + D
You are typing an email and want to select all text at once.
Ctrl + E
Ctrl + A
Ctrl + Q
Ctrl + S
You need to open Windows Settings quickly.
Ctrl + I
Windows + I
Alt + I
Windows + C
You are inside a dialog box and want to move between options without using your mouse.
Tab
Ctrl + Tab
Shift + Tab
Both a and c
You are done working and want to shut down your computer using only the keyboard.
