Computer Hardware Trivia

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A computer mouse is used mainly to control what on a screen?

Answer: Pointer

Bonus fact: Moving the mouse moves the on-screen pointer.

Which mouse button is most often used to select an item?

Answer: Left button

Bonus fact: Single-clicking the left button commonly selects items.

Who is credited with inventing the computer mouse?

Answer: Douglas Engelbart

Bonus fact: Engelbart demonstrated the mouse publicly in 1968.

A computer keyboard is used mainly to enter what?

Answer: Text and commands

Bonus fact: Key presses send input to a computer.

What common keyboard layout begins with the letters QWERTY?

Answer: QWERTY layout

Bonus fact: QWERTY is named for the first six letters on the top row.

Which key is commonly used with another key to type an uppercase letter?

Answer: Shift

Bonus fact: Shift temporarily changes the character produced.

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