ch4- "More about keyboard" Class 3 A and B

27.10.16 Theory- 3

Chapter 4- “ More About the Keyboard”

Q1. Define cursor.

Ans1. Cursor is the blinking line on the monitor. It shows current position where you should type the text.

Q2. What is the use of Backspace key?

Ans2. To delete the text on the left of cursor.

Q3. How do you use the numeric keypad?

Ans3. By switching on the NumLock.

Q4. What are special keys? Give examples.

Ans4. Some keys are used to do a specific or special task, they are called special keys. Eg. Alt, Backspace, Enter etc.

Q5. Write the names of different types of keys on a keyboard.

Ans5. The different types of keys on a keyboard are:

a) Alphabet Keys, b) Number Keys, c) Function Keys(F1 to F12), d) Arrow Keys, e) Special Keys

Q6. What is the difference between Delete and backspace key?

Ans6. Delete key is used to delete the letter on the right side of the cursor while backspace key is used to delete the letter on the left side of the cursor.

Q7. What are the things you should take care of while using the keyboard?

Ans7. 1) Do not pull or push the keyboard too hard. It may damage the wire connected.

2)Do not keep anything on the keyboard like books or CDs.

3)Do not press any key of keyboard too hard.

4) While typing, press the keys gently and remove your fingers, otherwise same letter can be typed again.

Q8. Fill in the Blanks:- 

1. There are 12 function keys.

2. Enter key is also used as command key.

3. Enter/ Return key moves the cursor to the next line  .

4. Shift key is used to type upper character symbols.

5. Arrow keys are also known as cursor control keys.

6. There are 4 arrow keys: left, right, up, down.

7. To use numeric keypad, Numlock key should be ON.

8. Space bar key is used to give any number of spaces between words. It is the longest key on the keyboard. 

9. Capslock key is used to write capital letters.

Q9. Draw the following:-

a) Enter Key  b) Spacebar key    c) Shift key  d) Tab e) Backspace