Keyboard Layout and Key Functions Quiz
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What is the main function of the Numeric Keypad on a keyboard?

  • Enter numeric data or control cursor movement (correct)
  • Control the cursor movement
  • Enter alphabetic data
  • Activate the function keys

    • Which set of keys provide screen and cursor control on a keyboard?

  • Numeric Keypad
  • Control Keys (correct)
  • Function Keys
  • Special Purpose Keys

    • How many function keys are typically found on a standard keyboard?

  • 12 (correct)
  • 10
  • 8
  • 14

    • Which key is NOT considered a Control Key on a keyboard?

    <p>Shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Space bar on a keyboard?

    <p>Insert spaces between words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key is commonly used to toggle between uppercase and lowercase letters?

    <p>Caps Lock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a digitizer in a computer system?

    <p>Convert graphics and pictorial data into binary inputs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which input device is specifically mentioned as being used for fine drawing and image manipulation applications?

    <p>Graphics Tablet (Digitizer)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a joystick as an input device?

    <p>Move the cursor position on a monitor screen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a bar code reader in a computer system?

    <p>Read bar coded data and convert it into alphanumeric values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a trackball differ from a mouse in terms of movement?

    <p>Trackball requires less space as the whole device is not moved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device is considered the main output device of a computer system?

    <p>Monitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which input device is typically used in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and playing computer games?

    <p>Joystick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of output devices in a computer system?

    <p>Translate computer output into a form understandable by users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device converts a signal from a television or camera into a series of numbers stored in a computer?

    <p>Graphics Tablet (Digitizer)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does a scanner function similarly to a photocopy machine?

    <p>Both capture images from a source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which input device is specifically designed to convert analog information into digital form?

    <p>Digitizer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the function of a mouse from that of a joystick?

    <p>Mouse can be used to control cursor position and enter text</p> Signup and view all the answers

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