Know Your Computer
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| 1. Keyboard- | An arrangement of letter, figure, symbol, control, function, and editing keys and a numeric keypad.
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| 2. CPU (Central Processing Unit) - | The internal operating unit or “brain” of a computer.
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| 3. Disk Drive- | A unit that reads and writes onto disks using magnetic impulses.
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| 4. Monitor- | A TV-like device used to display information on a screen.
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| 5. Mouse- | A device that is moved across a pad on the desk surface to control movements of an indicator on the screen.
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| 6. Printer- | A unit connected to a computer that prints copy on paper.
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| 7. Function (F) Keys- | Perform software functions when used alone or in combination with other keys.
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| 8. Backspace- | Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
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| 9. Enter (Return)- | Causes the cursor to move to the left margin and down to the next line.
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| 10.Delete- | Deletes the character at the cursor.
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| 11. Insert- | Switches between insert mode and type over mode.
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| 12. Num Lock- | Switches the numeric keypad between numeric entry and editing.
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| 13. Numeric Keypad- | A calculator-type keyboard used to enter all-number copy and perform calculations.
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| 14. Arrow Keys- | Move the cursor in the direction indicated by the arrow on each key.
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| 15. Control (CTRL)- | Performs a software function when depressed as another key struck.
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| 16. Shift Key- | Makes capital letters and certain symbols when used with those keys.
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| 17. Alternate (ALT)- | Performs a software function when depressed immediately before or as another key is struck.
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| 18. Space Bar- | Inserts space between words and sentences.
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| 19. Caps Lock- | Capitalizes all letters when locked down.
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| 20. Tab- | Moves the cursor to a preset position.
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| 21. Escape (ESC)- | Exits unwanted menus and dialog boxes in word processing software.
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To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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