Questions and Answers
The alphanumeric keys on a keyboard include letters, numbers, and ______.
symbols
The speed of the cursor movement is adjustable through ______.
mouse sensitivity
The F1-F12 keys on a keyboard are commonly used for ______.
shortcuts
The process of moving the cursor to interact with elements is a function of ______.
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The Dvorak layout is an example of a ______ on a keyboard.
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Keyboard
Parts:
- Alphanumeric keys: letters, numbers, and symbols
- Function keys: F1-F12, often used for shortcuts
- Navigation keys: arrow keys, home, end, page up/down
- Modifier keys: shift, ctrl, alt
- Numeric keypad: separate set of numbers and math operators
- Enter key: submits forms, executes commands
Mouse
Parts:
- Body: main housing of the mouse
- Buttons: left, right, and middle (or wheel)
- Sensor: optical or laser technology to track movement
- Cord or wireless receiver: connects to computer
Concepts:
- Keyboard layouts: QWERTY, AZERTY, Dvorak, etc. (different arrangements of keys)
- Mouse sensitivity: adjustable speed of cursor movement
- Click types: left-click, right-click, double-click, drag-and-drop
Functions:
Keyboard Functions:
- Typing: inputting text and characters
- Shortcuts: using key combinations to perform actions (e.g. Ctrl+C to copy)
- Navigation: moving the cursor, selecting text, and scrolling
Mouse Functions:
- Pointing: moving the cursor to interact with elements
- Clicking: selecting, opening, or activating elements
- Dragging: selecting multiple items or moving objects on the screen
Keyboard
Parts
- Alphanumeric keys include letters, numbers, and symbols
- Function keys (F1-F12) are used for shortcuts
- Navigation keys include arrow keys, home, end, and page up/down
- Modifier keys consist of shift, ctrl, and alt
- Numeric keypad provides a separate set of numbers and math operators
- Enter key submits forms and executes commands
Mouse
Parts
- Body is the main housing of the mouse
- Buttons include left, right, and middle (or wheel)
- Sensor uses optical or laser technology to track movement
- Cord or wireless receiver connects to the computer
Concepts
- Keyboard layouts vary, including QWERTY, AZERTY, and Dvorak
- Mouse sensitivity can be adjusted to control cursor movement speed
- Click types include left-click, right-click, double-click, and drag-and-drop
Functions
Keyboard Functions
- Typing involves inputting text and characters
- Shortcuts use key combinations to perform actions, such as Ctrl+C to copy
- Navigation enables moving the cursor, selecting text, and scrolling
Mouse Functions
- Pointing involves moving the cursor to interact with elements
- Clicking selects, opens, or activates elements
- Dragging allows selecting multiple items or moving objects on the screen
