the keyboard Flashcards
what is keyboarding?
the process of typing and selecting keys on the keyboard
what is the most widely used keyboard
QWERTY
what is the keyboard
a device that resembles a type writer and is used to enter data into a computer
what are the four main parts of a keyboard
cursor control
alphanumeric keypad
numeric keypad
funtion keys
what is the use of the function keys
used to activate commands
what key activates the numbers
NUM LOCK
what is the use of the numeric keypad
it has each of the ten digits and usually has a setup of a calculator
what is the use of the alphanumeric keypad
to enter data into the computer
what are the arrow keys used for
to control the symbol that marks your position
space bar
the longest key and is used to enter a space after each word
what are modifier keys
keys to change the function of character keys
what are the modifier keys
caps lock and shift keys
the system keys are
control, alternate, esc, enter key, backspace, tab key, scroll lock, prnt scrn, toggle key
what are the default keys
insert key, delete key, home key, pg up, pg down, end key
name 4 keyboarding techniques
keep feet flat on floor
finger curved on home keys [a, s, d, f, j, k, l]
eyes on copy or text
correct all errors
