Keyboarding Terms: Basic Trivia Test! Quiz

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    Key used to back up and erase the character or space to the left of the cursor.

    • Space Bar
    • Backspace Key
    • Arrow Keys
    • Tab Key
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The keyboard is one of the fastest ways of inputting data into a computer. There are various shortcuts that one can use to make it even faster and we got to cover most of it in the previous classes. Think you have some knowledge on some keyboarding terms? Take up this test and see how true this is. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    An arrangement of keys on a "board" that is attached to a computer used to input data.

    • Arrow Keys

    • WPM

    • Keyboard

    • Accuracy

    Correct Answer
    A. Keyboard
    Explanation
    A keyboard is an arrangement of keys on a board that is attached to a computer used to input data. It is the correct answer because it directly relates to the given definition of a keyboard. The other options, arrow keys, WPM, and accuracy, are not arrangements of keys on a board but rather specific features or measurements related to typing on a keyboard.

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  • 3. 

    A measure of error in keyboarding.

    • Backspace Key

    • WPM

    • Shift Key

    • Accuracy

    Correct Answer
    A. Accuracy
    Explanation
    Accuracy is the most appropriate measure of error in keyboarding because it refers to the level of correctness and precision in typing. It measures how accurately a person can input the desired characters without making mistakes or errors. The other options, such as the Backspace Key, WPM (Words Per Minute), and Shift Key, are not specifically related to measuring error in keyboarding but rather serve different functions in typing.

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  • 4. 

     What is the general term given for keys such as ALT, SHIFT, or CTRL?

    • Change Keys

    • Modifier Keys

    • Function Keys

    • Operation Keys

    Correct Answer
    A. Modifier Keys
    Explanation
    Modifier keys is the correct answer because keys such as ALT, SHIFT, or CTRL are commonly referred to as modifier keys. These keys modify the function of other keys when pressed in combination with them. They are used to perform various shortcuts and commands in computer systems, allowing users to execute actions more efficiently. Modifier keys are an essential part of keyboard input and are widely used in operating systems and software applications.

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    Which of the following is a term used for a method of capturing and recording a person's keystrokes when typing on a keyboard?

    •  Keycaching

    • Keycording

    • Keylogging

    • Keymemory

    Correct Answer
    A. Keylogging
    Explanation
    Keylogging is the correct answer because it refers to the method of capturing and recording a person's keystrokes when typing on a keyboard. This term is commonly used to describe the process of monitoring and tracking keyboard activities, often used for malicious purposes such as stealing sensitive information like passwords or credit card details.

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