Keyboard Input Device Basics

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Match the editing keys with their functions:

ESCAPE = Aborts or cancels an operation DELETE = Removes text to the right of the cursor BACKSPACE = Deletes the character to the left of the cursor Caps Lock Key = Toggles between uppercase and lowercase letters

Match the mouse actions with their descriptions:

Click = Press and release the left button to select an item Double-click = Press and release the left button twice Drag and Drop = Move an object to another location on the screen Right-click = Displays a drop-down menu with commands

Match the components of a mouse with their functions:

Left button = Selects an item on the screen Small wheel = Scrolls documents or web pages up and down Thumb buttons = Enables forward and backward navigation Mouse pointer = Indicates the current position on the screen

Match the description with the appropriate mouse action:

Click = Selects items on the screen Double-click = Opens a document or program Drag = Moves an object within the interface Right-click = Accesses additional options from a menu Signup and view all the answers

Match the key function with its definition:

Caps Lock Key = A toggle key for uppercase letters DELETE = Erases text to the right BACKSPACE = Erases text to the left ESCAPE = Cancels the current operation Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of keys with their functions:

Alphanumeric keys = Typing letters, numbers, and symbols Spacebar key = Provides space between words Function keys (F1-F12) = Shortcuts to frequently used commands Modifier keys (SHIFT, ALT, CTRL) = Modify the functions of other keys Signup and view all the answers

Match the keyboard component with its description:

Numeric Keypad = Located on the right side of the keyboard, used for numerical input Navigation Keys = Used for moving around in documents Function Keys (F1-F12) = Programmable keys for shortcuts Alphanumeric keys = Include letters, numbers, and special characters Signup and view all the answers

Match the function key with its action:

F1 = Opens help menu F5 = Refreshes a webpage F7 = Checks spelling and grammar F12 = Not a standard function in Microsoft Word Signup and view all the answers

Match the term with its characteristic:

Spacebar = Longest key on the keyboard Modifier Keys = Do nothing alone but modify other keys Alphanumeric Keys = Fundamental for typing and data entry Function Keys = Located at the top of the keyboard Signup and view all the answers

Match the key function with its example:

Ctrl + C = Copy text Alt + F4 = Close an active window Shift + Letter = Type uppercase letters Num Lock = Toggle between numeric inputs and navigation Signup and view all the answers

Match the key’s use with its type:

Arrow keys = Move the cursor in text documents Delete key = Remove characters in text Home key = Move cursor to the beginning of a line Page Down key = Scroll down a webpage or document Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of keyboard with its description:

Laptop keyboard = Compact keyboard built-in Desktop keyboard = Traditional full-size keyboard On-screen keyboard = Displayed on mobile device screens Numeric Keypad = Calculator-style layout for numbers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Keyboard Input Device

A keyboard is an input device for entering letters, numbers, and symbols
Desktop keyboards are typically wired or wireless
Laptop keyboards are compact and often built-in
Mobile devices (tablets, smartphones) have on-screen keyboards

Key Types

Alphanumeric Keys

Letter keys (A-Z)
Number keys (0-9)
Special character keys (!@#$%)
Fundamental for typing and data entry
Spacebar key separates words

Function Keys (F1-F12)

Programmable keys for shortcuts
Examples: F1 (help), F5 (refresh webpage), F7 (spell check in Microsoft Word)

Located between typing area and numeric keypad
Used for moving around documents, scrolling webpages, and editing text
Includes arrow keys, Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, Delete, and Insert

Numeric Keypad

Located on the right side of the keyboard
Looks like a calculator keypad (10 digits, mathematical operators)
Num Lock key enables/disables numeric pad functionality

Modifier Keys

Shift, Alt, Ctrl
Modify the functions of other keys when pressed in combination

Editing Keys

Escape: abort or cancel operations / select menu options/start new paragraph
Delete: remove text to the right of the cursor
Backspace: delete text to the left of the cursor
Caps Lock: toggle between capital and lowercase letters
Toggle keys- can be turned on or off

Mouse

A small handheld pointing device
Moves pointer (cursor) and selects items on-screen
Buttons select/click, scroll wheel navigates through web pages
Usually appears as an arrow pointer or hand pointer

Mouse Actions

Click: select an item by pressing and releasing the left button
Double-click: open a document or program from a file, by pressing and releasing the left button twice.
Drag and Drop: move an object (file or icon) to a new location
Right-click: displays a drop-down menu with commands

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Description

Explore the functionalities and types of keyboard input devices in this quiz. Learn about alphanumeric keys, function keys, navigation keys, and the numeric keypad. Perfect for anyone looking to understand the essential components of keyboards used in various devices.