BASIC 1 COMPUTING QUESTION 3

STRAND 1: Introduction to Computing

Sub-Strand 1: Generation of Computers and parts of a computer and other gadgets.
KEYBOARD LAYOUT
Content Standard: Demonstrating an understanding of the parts of a computer and technology tools.
 
Indicator: Identify and discuss the Home Row Keys and Enter Buttons.

1. The main input device of the computer is the _________________
 
2. The keys on the keyboard are used to type and enter ______________
 
3. A device used to type and enter commands into the computer is called____
 
4. The computer keyboard can be used to play games on the computer.
A. True
B. False
C. Neither True or False
 
5. List four group of keys found on the keyboard.
(i).
(ii).
(iii).
(iv).
 
6. How many function keys are there on the keyboard?
A. 12
B. 14
C. 15
 
7. Which function key is used to access the help feature in Windows Operating System?
A. F1
B. F3
C. F2
 
8. Which function key is combined with the control (ctrl) key to close opened applications in Windows?
A. F5
B. F12
C. F6
 
9. The longest key on the keyboard is the ________ key.
A. Spacebar
B. Backspace
C. Enter
 
10. The letters of the English alphabet can be found on which group of keys on the keyboard.
A. Function Keys
B. Typing keys
C. Control keys
 
11. The typing keys on the keyboard are also called the ______ keys.
A. Function
B. Alphanumeric
C. Control
 
12. The Backspace key can be found on which group of keys?
A. Typing keys
B. Arrow keys
C. Control keys
 
13. How many alphabets are there on the keyboard?
A. 37
B. 26
C. 25
 
14. Which group of keys are used for typing numbers on the computer?
A. Function keys
B. Numbers (numeric) keys
 
15. The number keys on the keyboard are also called the ____ keys.
A. numeric
B. typing
C. control
 
16. The basic number keys on the keyboard ranges from _____ to _____
A. 2 to 8
B. 1 to 7
C. 0 to 9
 
17. _____ are signs on the keyboard which are used to represent ideas.
A. alphabets
B. Symbols
 
18. Sentences are typed on the computer using the ______ keys.
A. alphabetical
B. numeric

1. The main input device of the computer is the Keyboard
 
2. The keys on the keyboard are used to type and enter commands
 
3. A device used to type and enter commands into the computer is called Keyboard
 
4. The computer keyboard can be used to play games on the computer.
A. True
B. False
C. Neither True or False
 
5. List four group of keys found on the keyboard.
(i). Function Key
(ii). Typing (Alphanumeric) Key
(iii). Control keys
(iv). Navigation Keys

(v). Numeric keys or keypad
 
6. How many function keys are there on the keyboard?
A. 12
B. 14
C. 15
 
7. Which function key is used to access the help feature in Windows Operating System?
A. F1
B. F3
C. F2
 
8. Which function key is combined with the control (ctrl) key to close opened applications in Windows?
A. F4
B. F12
C. F6
 
9. The longest key on the keyboard is the ________ key.
A. Spacebar
B. Backspace
C. Enter
 
10. The letters of the English alphabet can be found on which group of keys on the keyboard.
A. Function Keys
B. Typing keys(Alphanumeric keys)
C. Control keys
 
11. The typing keys on the keyboard are also called the ______ keys.
A. Function
B. Alphanumeric keys
C. Control
 
12. The Backspace key can be found on which group of keys?
A. Typing keys
B. Arrow keys
C. Control keys
 
13. How many alphabets are there on the keyboard?
A. 37
B. 26
C. 25
 
14. Which group of keys are used for typing numbers on the computer?
A. Function keys
B. Numbers (numeric) keys
 
15. The number keys on the keyboard are also called the ____ keys.
A. numeric
B. typing
C. control
 
16. The basic number keys on the keyboard ranges from _____ to _____
A. 2 to 8
B. 1 to 7
C. 0 to 9
 
17. _____ are signs on the keyboard which are used to represent ideas.
A. alphabets
B. Symbols
 
18. Sentences are typed on the computer using the ______ keys.
A. alphabetical
B. numeric