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Class 3rd Ch- Keyboard

Fill in the blanks.

1. A standard keyboard has 104 keys.

2. There are 26 alphabet keys form a to z.

3. The alphabet and number keys are also called typing keys.

4. The Caps lock key is  used for typing alphabet in capital letters.

5. The Tab key allows the cursor to jump five spaces forward.

6. Function keys are used to perform specific tasks.

True/False

1. We use keyboard to enter information into computer.  True 

2. Common keyboard has 140 keys. False

3. Keyboard is also known as qwerty keyboard. True

4. The longest key on the keyboard is spacebar key. True

5. The backspace key is used to erase the character on the right. False

6. Every number key has a symbol marked on the upper side of it. True

7. Alphabet keys are used for typing the numbers. False

Application based questions:-

1. Lily wants to give five spaces between two words she presses the spacebar key 5 times to do this task which other ki could she used to do the same task in one go?

Ans-Tab key

2. Varun has to type his age using the numeric keypad however it is not working which key should he use to activate the numeric keypad?

Ans- Num lock key

Answer in one word

1.Which keys are either used alone or in combination with other keys to perform certain actions?

Ans-Control keys.

2. Which key brings the cursor down to the next line?

Ans-Enter key.

3. Which key combination moves the cursor to the bottom of the document?

Ans-Control + End

4. Which key moves the cursor to the beginning of the line?

Ans-Home key

5. Name the keys that are used to move the cursor on the screen.

Ans-Arrow keys.

Answer the following

1. What do you know about alphabet keys what are they used for?

Ans-There are 26 alphabet keys on the keyboard these keys are used to type words sentences for paragraphs.

2. Write the use of number keys .Where are they located on the keyboard?

Ans-Number keys are used to type numbers these keys are present about the top row of alphabet keys.

3. What do you know about function keys?

Ans-Function keys are used to perform specific tasks .They are 12 in number and are present on the topmost row of the keyboard. F1 ,F2 ,F3....... F12.

4. Write the function of caps lock key?

Ans-The function of caps lock key is used to type alphabets in capital.

5. What is the use of shift key? How many shift keys are there on the keyboard?

Ans-Shift key is used to type the special symbol present on the upper part of the keys. It is also used to type alphabets in capital letters. There are two shift keys on the keyboard.