Introduction to Computers
Peter Norton’s Introduction to Computers, 6e End of Chapter Solutions
Chapter 3
Chapter 3; Lesson A Solutions Key Term Quiz
1. In computer use, the skill of typing is often referred to as _________________. 2. IBM-compatible PCs have 10 or 12 _________________ keys. 3. In many programs, an on-screen symbol called a(n) __________________ or a(n) _________________ shows you where you are in a document. 4. A(n) _________________ is a temporary storage area that holds data until the CPU is ready for it. 5. In addition to pointing, the four primary mouse techniques are __________________, __________________, __________________, and ___________________. 6. You use a mouse (or one of its variants) to position a(n) _________________ on the screen. 7. In many Windows applications, you can open a shortcut menu by ________________ the mouse. 8. Many laptop computers feature a small joystick between the G and H keys, which is called a(n) _________________ or a(n) _________________. 9. _________________ is the study of the way people work with tools. 10. _________________ is a common type of repetitive stress injury among computer users.
Multiple Choice
1. Some people claim that when computers can interpret handwriting and speech with 100 percent accuracy, this will become unnecessary. A. mice B. typing C. the pointing device D. special-purpose keys
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Peter Norton’s Introduction to Computers, 6e End of Chapter Solutions
Chapter 3
2. These keys make up the part of the keyboard that looks like a typewriter’s keys. A. special-purpose keys B. function keys C. typing keys D. alphanumeric keys 3. The common keyboard arrangement is called the __________ layout. A. QWERTY B. QEWTYR C. QYWERT D. QWERYT 4. Which of the following is not a modifier key? A. SHIFT B. CTRL C. ALT D. BACKSPACE 5. In most programs, you can press this key to get help. A. ESC B. F1 C. ALT D. F10 6. When you press a key, this device notifies the system software. A. keyboard B.
Chapter 3
Chapter 3; Lesson A Solutions Key Term Quiz
1. In computer use, the skill of typing is often referred to as _________________. 2. IBM-compatible PCs have 10 or 12 _________________ keys. 3. In many programs, an on-screen symbol called a(n) __________________ or a(n) _________________ shows you where you are in a document. 4. A(n) _________________ is a temporary storage area that holds data until the CPU is ready for it. 5. In addition to pointing, the four primary mouse techniques are __________________, __________________, __________________, and ___________________. 6. You use a mouse (or one of its variants) to position a(n) _________________ on the screen. 7. In many Windows applications, you can open a shortcut menu by ________________ the mouse. 8. Many laptop computers feature a small joystick between the G and H keys, which is called a(n) _________________ or a(n) _________________. 9. _________________ is the study of the way people work with tools. 10. _________________ is a common type of repetitive stress injury among computer users.
Multiple Choice
1. Some people claim that when computers can interpret handwriting and speech with 100 percent accuracy, this will become unnecessary. A. mice B. typing C. the pointing device D. special-purpose keys
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Peter Norton’s Introduction to Computers, 6e End of Chapter Solutions
Chapter 3
2. These keys make up the part of the keyboard that looks like a typewriter’s keys. A. special-purpose keys B. function keys C. typing keys D. alphanumeric keys 3. The common keyboard arrangement is called the __________ layout. A. QWERTY B. QEWTYR C. QYWERT D. QWERYT 4. Which of the following is not a modifier key? A. SHIFT B. CTRL C. ALT D. BACKSPACE 5. In most programs, you can press this key to get help. A. ESC B. F1 C. ALT D. F10 6. When you press a key, this device notifies the system software. A. keyboard B.