Computer Keyboard Symbols Quiz Test!

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The 'Computer Keyboard Symbols Quiz Test!' assesses knowledge of common keyboard symbols, including forward slashes, dashes, and wildcards. It's designed to enhance familiarity with keyboard functionality, crucial for efficient computing tasks.

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  • 2. 

    What is an exclamation point?

    • !

    • ?

    • %

    • &

    Correct Answer
    A. !
    Explanation
    An exclamation point is a punctuation mark used to indicate strong emotion, surprise, or emphasis in writing. It is typically placed at the end of a sentence or phrase to convey excitement or urgency. In this case, the correct answer is the exclamation point symbol "!".

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  • 3. 

    What is a comma?

    • .

    • /

    • ,

    • ,,

    • @

    Correct Answer
    A. ,
    Explanation
    A comma is a punctuation mark used to separate words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence. It helps to clarify the meaning and structure of the sentence by indicating pauses or breaks in the flow of the text. In the given options, the correct answer is "," as it represents the comma symbol commonly used in writing.

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  • 4. 

    What is and?

    • !

    • #

    • @

    • ^

    • &

    Correct Answer
    A. &
    Explanation
    The symbol "&" is commonly known as the "ampersand" and is used as a conjunction to connect two words or phrases together. It is often used in the context of combining or joining elements. In programming languages, it is also used as a logical operator to represent the bitwise AND operation.

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  • 5. 

    What is parenthesis?

    • #

    • ;

    • ( )

    • =

    • 8

    Correct Answer
    A. ( )
    Explanation
    Parenthesis refers to the punctuation marks "(" and ")" that are used to enclose a group of words or mathematical expressions within a sentence. They are used to indicate that the enclosed words or expressions are separate from the main sentence, often providing additional information or clarifying a point. In this case, the correct answer is "( )" because it represents the concept of parenthesis itself, highlighting the importance of using these punctuation marks to enclose and separate information.

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  • 6. 

    What is a backslash?

    • /

    • \

    • !

    • ;

    • "

    Correct Answer
    A. \
    Explanation
    A backslash (\) is a character used in computing to indicate special characters or formatting. It is commonly used in programming languages to escape characters that have special meanings, such as quotes or semicolons. It is also used in file paths to separate directories and subdirectories.

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  • 7. 

    What is a forward Slash?

    • _

    • /

    • \

    • --

    • #

    Correct Answer
    A. /
    Explanation
    A forward slash (/) is a character used in computer programming and file systems to represent a division or separation. It is commonly used to separate elements in a file path or URL, indicating the hierarchy or structure of directories and files. In programming languages, it is also used to indicate division or mathematical operations.

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  • 8. 

    What is a quotation mark?

    • '

    • "

    • {

    • ^

    • :

    Correct Answer
    A. "
    Explanation
    A quotation mark is a punctuation symbol used to indicate the beginning and end of a direct quote or a piece of dialogue. It is represented by the symbol " and is used to distinguish the quoted text from the rest of the sentence.

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  • 9. 

    What is colon then semicolon?

    • ; :

    • : ;

    • ".

    • . ,

    • . ,

    Correct Answer
    A. : ;
    Explanation
    The correct answer is ": ;" because the question is asking for the correct order of a colon and a semicolon. In punctuation, a colon is used to introduce a list or an explanation, while a semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses. Therefore, the correct order would be a colon followed by a semicolon.

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  • 10. 

    What is an apostrophe?

    • "

    • @

    • #

    • '

    • (

    Correct Answer
    A. '
    Explanation
    An apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to indicate possession or to show the omission of letters in a contraction. It is represented by the symbol '.

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  • 11. 

    What a is a dash?

    • =

    • _

    • /

    • :

    • #

    Correct Answer
    A. _
    Explanation
    A dash is represented by the symbol "_".

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  • 12. 

    What is a hyphen?

    • -

    • ^

    • #

    • <

    • {

    Correct Answer
    A. -
    Explanation
    A hyphen is a punctuation mark that is represented by the symbol "-". It is used to join words or parts of words together, indicating a word or phrase that has a combined meaning or to create compound words. In this case, the correct answer is "-", which is the symbol that represents a hyphen.

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  • 13. 

    Which of the following symbols is commonly used as a wildcard character in computer systems, representing any number of characters in a string?

    • @

    • *

    • #

    • &

    Correct Answer
    A. *
    Explanation
    The asterisk () is commonly used as a wildcard symbol in various computer systems and programming languages. It represents any number of characters in a string, often used in search functions or file systems to match patterns. For example, ".txt" could refer to all files with a ".txt" extension. Other symbols like "@" and "&" have specific meanings but are not used as wildcards.

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  • 14. 

    Which of the following symbols is NOT typically found on a standard English computer keyboard?

    • @ 

    • # 

    • € 

    • ^

    Correct Answer
    A. € 
    Explanation
    While the @, #, and ^ symbols are common on standard English keyboards, the € symbol (Euro) is not always present. It might require a key combination or a different keyboard layout to access.

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  • 15. 

    What is a number, or octothorpe?

    • $

    • ^

    • 5

    • @

    • #

    Correct Answer
    A. #
    Explanation
    The symbol # is commonly known as an octothorpe or a number sign. It is often used in various contexts such as on telephone keypads, social media platforms, and in coding languages. In programming, the octothorpe is used to represent comments or hashtags. Therefore, the correct answer is #.

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  • 16. 

    What is a sobaka?

    • @

    • %

    • _$_$_$_$

    • (_?_)

    • &

    Correct Answer
    A. @

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