Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Modifier Key

Which key is commonly found on all keyboards and is used for capitalizing letters and entering different types of symbols?

• Shift

• Control

• Command

• Alt

Which key is commonly found on laptop computers and is used to enter the F1 - F15 commands?

• Control

• Alt

• Shift

• Function

Which key is a Windows key used for entering keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+S for saving a file?

• Control

• Alt

• Function

• Shift

Which key is used in combination with the numeric keypad for entering 'Alt codes' and may be used with the Control key for keyboard shortcuts?

• Shift

• Alt

• Function

• Control

Which key is a Macintosh key used for entering keyboard shortcuts and may have a four leaf clover or Apple icon printed on it?

• Shift

• Function

• Control

• Command

Which key is a Macintosh key used for entering special characters and may be used with the Command key for keyboard shortcuts?

• Option

• Alt

• Function

• Shift

How should you enter a key combination that requires a modifier key?

• Press the modifier key after the other key

• Press both keys simultaneously

• Press the modifier key first, then the other key

• Press the other key first, then the modifier key

Which key combination in Mac OS X takes a screenshot of the screen?

• Cmd+Alt+3

• Ctrl+Alt+3

• Cmd+Shift+3

• Ctrl+Shift+3

In a key combination like Cmd+Shift+3, which key can be pressed first?

• 3

• Shift

• Any of the above

• Cmd

What is the primary use of the Function (Fn) key on laptop computers?

• Entering F1 - F15 commands

• Capitalizing letters

• Saving files

• Taking screenshots