Computer Flashcards

1
Q

is an input device that contains keys users press to enter data and instructions into a computer.

A

keyboard

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2
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-include alphabetic characters, punctuation symbols, numbers and a variety of function keys.

A

Standard keyboard

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3
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-also known as the Desktop Keyboard

A

Standard keyboard

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4
Q

The different types of keys are:

A

Alphabet keys
Number keys
Special keys
Function keys

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5
Q

The alphabet keys are marked A – Z. There are 26 alphabet keys on the keyboard.

A

Alphabet keys

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6
Q

How many alphabet keys on the keyboard.

A

26

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7
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Alphabet keys These are used to type letters, words, and sentences. Due to its first row of letters Q W E R T Y, it is called a

A

QWERTY keyboard.

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8
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These keys are used for different functions in different programs. These are found at the top of the keyboard.

A

Function keys

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9
Q

What are the special keys?

A

Space bar
Enter
Backspace
Caps lock
Arrow
Delete
Shift

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10
Q

is the longest key on the keyboard. We use it to give space between numbers, letters, and words.

A

space bar key

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11
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there are two Enter keys on the keyboard.
This key is used to move the cursor to the next line. We also use this key to give instructions to the CPU (Central Processing Unit)

A

Enter

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12
Q

Cpu means

A

Central processing unit

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13
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– this key is above the enter key. We use it to erase mistakes to the left of the cursor.

A

Backspace

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14
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– this key is used to type capital letters. When we press this key, the Caps Lock light turns ON. When it is ON and you press an alphabet key, letters appear in upper case (capital). When it is OFF, letters appear in lower case (small).

A

Caps Lock

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15
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– these keys are also called cursor control keys or cursor moving keys. There are four of them to indicate directions UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT. They are used to move around a document without using the computer mouse.

A

Arrow

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16
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– these keys are also called cursor control keys or cursor moving keys. There are four of them to indicate directions UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT. They are used to move around a document without using the computer mouse.

A

Arrow

17
Q

– this key erases mistakes to the right of the cursor.

A

Delete

18
Q

this key is used to type special symbols (!, @, #, $, etc.) written on the upper side of the number keys and some other keys. It is also used to type a single upper case (capital) letter.

A

Shift

19
Q

is a keyboard layout for Latin-script alphabets. The name comes from the order of the first six keys on the top letter row of the keyboard.

A

QWERTY

20
Q

This are placed above the alphabet keys and on the right side of the keyboard. There are ten number keys marked 0 – 9. We use them to type numbers on the screen. The numeric keypad on the right may only be used when the Num Lock is ON.

A

Number keys

21
Q

This is a ______ . It has many buttons on it called keys. We use these keys to type something on the computer.

A

Keyboard

22
Q

Different keyboards have different numbers of keys, but most standard keyboards have about _____ keys. Different keys perform different tasks.

A

105

23
Q

Why rules and regulations important?

A

Rules and regulations are important because they ensure order, fairness, and safety by providing clear guidelines for behavior and operations.