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1. Keyboard an arrangement of letter, figure, symbol, control, function, and editing keys and a numeric keypad.
2. CPU the internal operating unit or “brain” of a computer.
3. Disk Drive a unit that reads and writes onto disks using magnetic impulses.
4. Monitor a TV-like device used to display information on a screen.
5. Mouse a device that is moved across a pad on the desk surface to control movements of an indicator on the screen.
6. Printer a unit connected to a computer that prints copy on paper.
7. Function performs software functions when used alone or in combination with other keys.
8. Backspace deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
9. Enter causes the cursor to move to the left margin and down to the next line.
10. Delete deletes the character at the cursor.
11. Insert switches between insert mode and type over mode.
12. Number Lock switches the numeric keypad between numeric entry and editing.
13. Numeric Keypad a calculator-type keyboard used to enter all-number copy and perform calculations.
14. Arrow Keys moves the cursor in the direction indicated by the arrow on each key.
15. Control performs a software function when depressed as another key is struck.
16. Shift Key makes capital letters and certain symbols when used with those keys.
17. Alternate performs a software function when depressed immediately before or as another key is struck.
18. Space Bar inserts space between words and sentences.
19. Caps Lock capitalizes all letters when locked down.
20. Tab moves the cursor to a preset position.
21. Escape exits unwanted menus and dialog boxes in word processing software.
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