Can You Pass This Basic Keyboarding Quiz?

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    To type in all capital letters, press ________.

    • Backspace
    • Delete
    • Caps Lock
    • Page Up
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About This Quiz

This quiz has been created to check your speed and accuracy while using the keyboard. There are several alphabets, numbers and characters which is listed on a keyboard while typing. You have to identify the right finger and numbers which is used in a keyboard. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!

Can You Pass This Basic Keyboarding Quiz? - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Use the Enter key to complete a command or to ________.

    • Move down to the next line

    • Escape out of a program

    • Add a space

    • Delete

    Correct Answer
    A. Move down to the next line
    Explanation
    Pressing the Enter key is used to move down to the next line in a document or text field. It creates a line break and starts a new paragraph or line of text. This is a common function in word processing programs, text editors, and online forms where the user needs to input multiple lines of text.

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  • 3. 

    The space bar is struck by the

    • Left thumb

    •  right thumb

    • Left pinky finger

    •  right pinky finger

    Correct Answer
    A.  right thumb
    Explanation
    The space bar on a keyboard is typically struck by the right thumb. This is because the space bar is located in the middle of the keyboard, making it easily accessible for the right hand. The right thumb is the most natural and convenient finger to use for pressing the space bar while typing.

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  • 4. 

    The “h” key and "n" key are struck by the

    • Right index finger

    • Right middle finger.

    •  right ring finger

    • Right pinky finger

    Correct Answer
    A. Right index finger
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the right index finger because it is stated in the question that the "h" key and "n" key are struck by the right index finger.

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  • 5. 

    To delete a character that is to the left of the cursor, press ________.

    • Backspace

    • Delete

    • Caps Lock

    • Shift

    Correct Answer
    A. Backspace
    Explanation
    To delete a character that is to the left of the cursor, the correct key to press is the Backspace key. This key is commonly found on computer keyboards and is used to remove characters or text that are located before the cursor position.

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  • 6. 

    Which home key finger number do you press the 8 key with?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    • None are correct

    Correct Answer
    A. None are correct
    Explanation
    The question asks which home key finger number is used to press the 8 key. However, the correct answer is "None are correct" because the 8 key is not typically associated with any specific home key finger number. The home row keys on a standard keyboard are used for the letters and some common punctuation marks, while the number keys are usually pressed with different fingers. Therefore, none of the options provided are correct.

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  • 7. 

    Which home key finger number do you press the 3 key with?

    • 7

    • 8

    • 9

    • 6

    • None are correct

    Correct Answer
    A. 6
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 6 because when typing on a standard QWERTY keyboard, the 3 key is typically pressed with the right index finger, which rests on the 6 key.

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  • 8. 

    Which home key finger number do you press the 2 key with?

    • 1

    • 4

    • 5

    • 6

    • None are correct

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 5 because when typing on a standard QWERTY keyboard, the 2 key is located in the middle row, and the finger that is responsible for pressing the keys in that row is the index finger of the right hand. Therefore, the 2 key is pressed with the home key finger number 5.

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  • 9. 

    The “o” key is struck by the

    • Right index finger

    • Right middle finger.

    • Right ring finger

    • Right pinky finger

    Correct Answer
    A. Right ring finger
    Explanation
    The correct answer is right ring finger because it is the finger that typically strikes the "o" key on a keyboard. The index finger is responsible for striking the keys on the left side of the keyboard, the middle finger for the keys above and below the home row, and the pinky finger for the keys on the right side. Therefore, the right ring finger is the most likely finger to strike the "o" key.

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  • 10. 

    Which home key finger number do you press the 7 key with?

    • 4

    • 5

    • 6

    • 1

    • None are correct

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 4 because when typing on a standard QWERTY keyboard, the 7 key is located on the top row, and the finger that is typically used to press keys on the top row is the index finger of the right hand. The index finger is associated with the number 4 on the home row.

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