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1. The QWERTY keyboard has basically been in use since the late 1870s. How could you tell that the keyboard in front of you uses the QWERTY layout?
2. Though many other keyboard layouts have been developed, QWERTY continues to be the most popular. Which of the layouts below was developed and proposed during the 1930s?
3. One of the first keys added to early computer keyboards can now usually be found on the top left of the keyboard. Which of these keys sends ASCII code 27 (often used to stop processing)?
4. Prior to graphical user interfaces and scroll bars, there was often a need to pause a display. What prompt did the user see?
5. The Backspace and Delete keys operate identically.
6. When typing on a keyboard, most of the keys on the keyboard represent two symbols. The use of the Shift key allows the typist to display an alternate symbol. What is the name for these type of keys, which do nothing when used by themselves, but change the behavior of other keys?
7. These keys were originally programmed to always send the same signal/code. However, which of these set of keys can now have a different instruction set for every operating system and/or application?
8. There are many workers today who sit at the computer all day, just typing away. The use of the keyboard, if not properly situated for the individual user can cause what type of injury?
9. While not universal, many keyboards have keys that also have associated LED lights. Which keys also enable lights?
10. QWERTY keyboards are available for many languages.
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