Mouse Operations Quiz

Numeric Keypad

• The numeric keypad on a keyboard serves a dual purpose, allowing users to enter numbers and navigate through documents.
• The Num Lock key is used to switch between the two modes of the numeric keypad.

Keyboard Functions

• The Enter key on a keyboard is used to submit forms, execute commands, and move to a new line in a document.
• The Esc key is used to exit or escape from programs.

Pointing Devices

• In modern GUI-based operating systems, mice and touchpads are commonly used as pointing devices.

Mouse Usage

• While holding the mouse, the index finger should rest on the button.
• The primary function of a mouse pointer is to navigate and interact with on-screen elements.
• To hold the mouse correctly, place the hand lightly on the mouse, with the index finger on the button and the other fingers supporting the hand.

Mouse Button Functions

• When moving the pointer over text on a web page, the text is highlighted and can be selected.
• The primary function of the left mouse button is to select items and execute actions.
• The primary function of the right mouse button is to open context menus, which provide additional options for the selected item.
• The middle mouse button is commonly used to open links in a new tab or perform other specialized functions.

Mouse Actions

• A Double click is typically used to open files, folders, and applications.
• When you press a mouse button lightly and release it immediately, it is considered a click or single-click.
• Drag and drop is a mouse function used to move items between locations on the screen.

Specialized Mouse Features

• The tracking ball in some types of mice is used to track the user's hand movements and translate them into on-screen cursor movement.

Test your knowledge on mouse operations and functionalities. Learn about the different mechanical operations used by various types of mice, from tracking balls to light beams. Explore the common features of traditional mice, such as buttons and tracking mechanisms.