Keys and Keyboard Flashcards
How many keys does a keyboard have?
104 or 105 keys
What are the small buttons on a keyboard called?
Keys
Name the different types of keys on a keyboard.
- Letter keys or alphabet keys 2. Numeric keys or number keys 3. Arrow keys 4. Function keys 5. Special keys
What are letter keys used for?
They are used for typing letters and words. They are also called alphabet keys.
What is a keyboard used for?
It is used for typing. The results of typing are seen on the monitor.
How many letter keys are there on the keyboard?
There are 26 keys. They are letter A to Z.
How many number keys are there on the keyboard?
There are 10 keys. They are number 0 to 9.
Where are number keys found on the keyboard?
There are 2 sets of number keys: They are placed on top of the alphabet keys and on the right side of the keyboard.
What are arrow keys used for?
They are used to move the cursor left, right, up or down on the computer screen.
How many arrow keys are there on a keyboard?
There are 4 arrow keys.
Name the special keys on a keyboard.
- Caps lock key 2. Space bar key 3. Enter key 4. Backspace key 5. Delete key
What are number keys used for?
They are used for typing numbers and doing sums. They are also called numeric keys.
What is the Caps lock key used for?
It is used to type capital letters when you press it.
What is the Space bar key used for?
It is used to give a small gap between each word or a letter.
What is the enter key used for?
- It is used to start a new line or paragraph while typing. 2. It executes the commands onto the computer.
