Typing (Grade 10 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards

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Keyboard's role in computing

Input device for entering letters, numbers, and symbols

QWERTY keyboard name origin

First six letters on left of top letter row

Four main categories of keyboard keys

Letters, numbers, special functions, symbols/punctuation

CAPS Lock key function

Types capital letters continuously until pressed again

Shift key functions

Makes letters capital; accesses symbols above number keys

Backspace vs Delete key difference

Backspace deletes left; Delete removes right of cursor

Home row definition

Middle row of letter keys where fingers rest when not typing

Left hand home row keys

A, S, D, F

Right hand home row keys

J, K, L, semicolon

Touch typing definition

Typing quickly and accurately without looking at keys

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