Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 7/XP

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Questions and Answers

Which fingers are used for the Home Keys associated with the left hand?

A - Small Finger, S - Ring Finger, D - Middle Finger, F - Index Finger (correct)

A - Index Finger, S - Middle Finger, D - Ring Finger, F - Pinky Finger

A - Ring Finger, S - Index Finger, D - Thumb, F - Middle Finger

A - Pinky Finger, S - Thumb, D - Index Finger, F - Ring Finger

What combination of keys is used to Copy a selected item in a PC environment?

Ctrl+Z

Ctrl+V

Ctrl+X

Ctrl+C (correct)

Which key is used with which finger to press 'K' on the keyboard?

Right Ring Finger

Thumb

Left Index Finger

Right Middle Finger (correct)

Which of the following describes the Home Keys correctly?

The resting position for fingers before typing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the 'Alt+Tab' shortcut?

To switch between open windows. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two fingers used to press the SPACEBAR key?

Both Thumbs Signup and view all the answers

How can you improve your typing speed to about 50 words per minute?

Practice using the Home Keys systematically. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about the Home Key position?

Palms should rest on the keyboard. Signup and view all the answers

What shortcut is used to quickly minimize all open windows to show the desktop?

Windows logo key + D Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you press the Windows logo key + Down Arrow on a maximized window?

It restores to normal size. Signup and view all the answers

To snap a window to the left or right side of the screen, which shortcut combination should be used?

Windows logo key + Left Arrow or Right Arrow Signup and view all the answers

How can you swiftly shift an open window to another monitor using keyboard shortcuts?

Windows logo key + Shift + Right Arrow or Left Arrow Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keyboard shortcut?

Opens Task Manager Signup and view all the answers

What shortcut is used to lock your computer or switch users?

Windows logo key + L Signup and view all the answers

Which keyboard shortcut allows you to choose a presentation display mode?

Windows logo key + P Signup and view all the answers

What does the Alt key help you do when combined with the Tab key?

Switch between open applications Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Keyboard Shortcuts for Window 7/XP

Basic Operations
- Copy selected item: Ctrl+C
- Cut selected item: Ctrl+X
- Paste selected item: Ctrl+V
- Undo: Ctrl+Z
- Redo: Ctrl+Y
- Select all: Ctrl+A
- Print: Ctrl+P

Window Management

Switch between open windows: Alt+Tab
Show desktop: Windows key + D
Minimize window: Windows key + Down Arrow
Maximize window: Windows key + Up Arrow
Snap window to side of screen: Windows key + Left/Right Arrow
Shift window between monitors: Windows key + Shift + Left/Right Arrow

Task Management

Open Task Manager: Ctrl+Shift+Esc
Lock PC/Switch users: Windows Key + L

Display Management

Change presentation display mode: Windows key + P

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Description

Test your knowledge of essential keyboard shortcuts for Windows 7 and XP. Learn how to efficiently manage tasks, windows, and displays using simple keyboard combinations. This quiz will help you improve your productivity skills on these operating systems.