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Keyboard and mouse

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Maya is learning about different types of keys on a standard keyboard for her computer class. Her teacher asks her to identify the groups of keys found on a standard keyboard EXCEPT

a)

modifier keys

b)

function keys

c)

alphanumeric keys

d)

logic keys

2.

After working long hours at her computer, Charlotte started experiencing discomfort in her wrists. She decided to research ways to make her workspace more comfortable. What type of keyboard can help prevent injuries from using the keyboard for long periods of time?

a)

ergonomic keyboard

b)

standard keyboard

c)

music keyboard

d)

none of the above

3.

During a presentation, Nora needs to quickly execute a command to move to the next slide or select an option from the menu. She reaches for a key on her computer keyboard that is specifically designed for such functions.

a)

tab key

b)

shift key

c)

enter key

4.

While working on a financial report, Emma noticed a separate set of keys on her keyboard that contained the numbers 0 through 9 and a decimal point arranged as on an adding machine.

a)

numerical keypad

b)

function keys

c)

shift keys

5.

Oliver is typing a story on his computer. He needs to create a space between words to make his writing clear and readable.

a long

key on a typewriter or computer keyboard for making a space between words.

a)

shift key

b)

space bar

c)

enter key

6.

While working on her computer, Aria discovers that pressing a specific key on her keyboard along with another key allows her to access additional features. What is the name of this key that provides an alternative function when used in combination with another key?

a)

alt key

b)

tab key

c)

shift key

7.

While typing an important document on her computer, Maya needed to switch between lower-case and upper-case letters to ensure proper formatting. She reached for a key that allows her to toggle between these two sets of characters effortlessly.

a)

enter

b)

tab

c)

shift

8.

During a coding session, Rohan discovers a button on his computer keyboard, distinct from the main alphanumeric keys, to which software can assign a particular function.

a)

function key

b)

tab key

c)

enter key

9.

During a presentation, Olivia needs to quickly execute a command to move to the next slide or select an option from the menu. She reaches for a key on her computer keyboard that is specifically designed for such functions.

a)

tab key

b)

enter key

c)

function key

10.

Ava is using a computer to write her report. She needs to navigate through her document quickly. Which buttons on her keyboard can she use to move the cursor in a specified direction?

a)

tab key

b)

cursor (arrow) keys

c)

enter key

11.

While working on a project, Elijah accidentally pressed a key on his computer keyboard that interrupted his current operation, causing the subsequent characters he typed to be interpreted differently.

a)

escape keys

b)

function keys

c)

tab keys

12.

During a typing class, Isla noticed that her hands were positioned in a specific way on the keyboard. She asked her teacher, 'What is the resting position for our hands called?'

a)

Homebase

b)

Homerow

c)

Homezone

d)

Homepoint

13.

During a computer class, William was learning about keyboard shortcuts. His instructor asked the class, "What does CTRL stand for?"

a)

Copy

b)

Cut

c)

Control

d)

Click

14.

Lily was working on her presentation when she accidentally deleted an important slide. In a panic, she quickly pressed a combination of keys on her keyboard. What does the combination Ctrl Z do?

a)

Zoom

b)

Zip

c)

Undo

d)

Zoom up

15.

Priya is working on a document and wants to select all the text quickly. She remembers a keyboard shortcut that can help her with this task. What is the shortcut?

a)

About

b)

Always

c)

All

d)

Also

16.

Emma is working on a document and wants to quickly highlight all the text on the page. What keyboard shortcut should she use?

a)

CTRL and Z

b)

CTRL and A

c)

CTRL and C

d)

CTRL and X

17.

While working on her report, Emma accidentally deleted a paragraph she had just typed. Frustrated, she wanted to 'undo' her mistake. What keyboard shortcut would she use?

a)

CTRL and A

b)

CTRL and C

c)

CTRL and V

d)

CTRL and Z

18.

Mia is working on a report for her class and needs to duplicate a sentence she wrote earlier. What keyboard shortcut should she use to 'copy' that sentence in her document?

a)

CTRL and C

b)

CTRL and Z

c)

CTRL and B

d)

CTRL and P

19.

Sophia is working on a report and needs to include a sentence she copied from another document. What keyboard shortcut is she going to use to 'paste' the sentence?

a)

CTRL and V

b)

CTRL and C

c)

CTRL and P

d)

CTRL and X

20.

 is a piece of computer hardware equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system such as a computer or information appliance. Examples of input devices include keyboards, mouse, scanners, digital cameras and joysticks. One day, Scarlett was setting up her new computer and needed to connect various devices to it. She wondered what type of equipment she needed to provide data and control signals to her computer. She remembered that examples of input devices include keyboards, mouse, scanners, digital cameras and joysticks.

a)

input device

b)

computer

c)

inpot device

d)

iphone 8

21.

Nora is setting up her new computer for the first time. She learns that ____________  is the collection of physical parts of her computer system. This includes the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It also includes all the parts inside the computer case, such as the hard disk drive, motherboard, video card, and many others.

a)

HACKING

b)

SOFTWARE 

c)

HARDWARE

d)

LAGGING

22.

In a busy office, Olivia is typing a report on her computer. She needs to move the insertion point in the direction indicated by the arrow on each key to edit her document efficiently.

a)

space bar

b)

back space

c)

arrow keys

d)

function keys

23.

While typing a message on her computer, Lily accidentally types a letter she didn't mean to. To correct her mistake, she needs to remove the character that is immediately to the left of the insertion point. What key should she press?

a)

backspace

b)

delete

c)

space bar

d)

tab key

24.

When Priya is typing on her computer, she notices that her keyboard capitalizes all letters when locked down. What key is she using?

a)

shift

b)

caps lock

c)

home row keys

d)

control key

25.

Ethan is working on his computer and needs to quickly remove a mistake he made in his document. He wants to delete the character ahead of his cursor, or  the currently-selected object.

a)

backspace

b)

tab key

c)

escape key

d)

delete

26.

When Grace is typing a document on her computer, she wants to start a new line. Which key causes the insertion point to move to the left margin and down to the next line?

a)

tab key

b)

enter/return

c)

delete

d)

backspace

27.

During a computer presentation, Ethan accidentally pressed a key that interrupted the current operation, causing the slide to change unexpectedly. Which key did he press?

a)

escape

b)

backspace

c)

alternate key

d)

delete

28.

In a word processing application, when Abigail wants to quickly navigate to a specific section of her document, she uses a key that moves the cursor to a preset position. Which key does she press?

a)

spacebar

b)

enter/return

c)

tab key

d)

escape key

29.

Ava is typing a document on her computer and needs to insert space between words and sentences to make it readable. Which key should she press?

a)

tab key

b)

backspace

c)

enter/return

d)

space bar

30.

Evelyn is trying to find help information for the current software she is using. Which key should she press to open the help information?

a)

F1

b)

F5

c)

F8

d)

F11

31.

Anika is working on her computer and needs to refresh the current page she is viewing. Which function key should she press?

a)

F1

b)

F5

c)

F8

d)

F11

32.

While working on a presentation, Anika wants to view her slides in full screen mode to focus better. She remembers that there is a specific key that opens and closes the program to full screen mode. Which key should she press?

a)

F1

b)

F5

c)

F8

d)

F11

33.

In a busy office, Benjamin is trying to navigate through his computer quickly to complete his tasks. He wonders about the special keys that allow him to use the computer to perform specific functions. Which keys should he focus on?

a)

arrow keys

b)

service keys

c)

tab key

d)

shift key

34.

When Ethan is typing a document, he notices that he can make capital letters and certain symbols when he uses specific keys on his keyboard. Which key is he using?

a)

caps lock

b)

shift key

c)

enter/return

d)

F2

35.

In a busy office, Oliver is trying to quickly execute software commands while working on his computer. He remembers that there are special keys located at the top of the keyboard that can be used alone or with the CTRL, ALT, and Shift keys to make his work more efficient. What are these keys called?

a)

function keys

b)

delete

c)

arrow keys

d)

caps lock

36.

a)

number pad

b)

type writer keys

c)

enter keys

d)

extra keys

37.
a)

navigational extra keys

b)

arrow keys

c)

more keys

d)

number keys

38.

While working on her computer, Maya uses a device that allows her to navigate and interact with the screen. This device is known as an

a)

Input Device

b)

Output Device

c)

Processing Device

39.

During a computer class, Zoe is trying to select an item on her screen. She is confused about which button to use on her mouse. Which button is the mouse main button?

a)

Right Mouse Button

b)

Scroll wheel

c)

Left mouse Button

40.

While using her computer, Abigail noticed that she could move the text and images on her screen up, down, or across. This action is known as scrolling.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

While using her computer, Luna noticed that the arrow is pointing at the ____________

a)

Body

b)

Cursor

c)

Scroll wheel

42.

In a busy office, Scarlett is trying to connect her mouse to her computer. What connects the mouse to the system unit?

a)

Right Mouse Button

b)

String

c)

Cable Wire

43.

Hannah is using her computer to design a new project. She notices that the cursor on her screen moves as she interacts with her device. The cursor is controlled by the ?

a)

Computer

b)

Mouse

c)

Cable wire

44.

While using her computer, Charlotte noticed that the body of the mouse is the outer part of the device that she glides across a flat surface.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

While organizing her digital photo album, Abigail uses the drag and drop feature to move her favorite pictures around the screen, allowing her to view different parts of the album more easily.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

While playing a computer game, Priya needs to click the left mouse button to shoot at the targets. Which finger does she use to click the left mouse button?

a)

Index finger

b)

Middle finger

c)

Thumb

47.

Olivia is trying to open a file on her computer. She knows that to do this, she needs to press the left mouse button twice quickly. What is this action called?

a)

Click

b)

Double-click

c)

Left click

48.

While using his computer, David wants to access a list of options displayed on the monitor. Which mouse button should he click to do this?

a)

Left button

b)

Right button

c)

Scroll wheel

49.

While organizing her digital files, Anika needs to move a document from one folder to another on her computer screen using her mouse. This action is called_________

a)

Right click

b)

Left click

c)

Drag and drop

50.

During a computer class, Abigail is learning about the different parts of a computer mouse. She looks at the diagram and sees that B is ___________________________

a)

wire

b)

left button

c)

right button

d)

scroll wheel

51.

While working on a computer, Noah noticed a part of the mouse labeled as A:

A is ___________________________

a)

wire

b)

left button

c)

right button

d)

scroll wheel

52.

This type of mouse is a

a)

trackball

b)

optical mouse

c)

mechanical (ball) mouse

d)

track pad

53.

This type of mouse is a(n)

a)

mechanical (ball) mouse

b)

trackpad

c)

optical mouse

d)

trackball

54.

This type of mouse is a

a)

trackpad

b)

trackball

c)

optical

d)

mechanical (ball) mouse

55.

The built-in mouse on a laptop is called a(n)

a)

trackball

b)

trackpad

c)

optical mouse

d)

mechanical (ball) mouse

56.

The way a mechanical mouse knows how to move its cursor is by reading the electrical signals as a pair of

a)

wheels

b)

coordinates

c)

images

d)

boxes