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1.

The symbol / is called a(n)
- A.
  
  Star
- B.
  
  Diagonal Slash
- C.
  
  Forward Slash
- D.
  
  Backward Slash
Correct Answer
C. Forward Slash

Explanation
The symbol / is commonly referred to as a forward slash. It is used in various contexts, such as in file paths, URLs, and mathematical expressions. The term "forward" indicates the direction in which the slash is inclined, from the top left to the bottom right. This symbol is distinct from the backward slash (\), which is used in different contexts, such as in computer programming to denote escape sequences or in file paths on Windows operating systems.

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2.

What symbol is used? Johnson & Johnson
- A.
  
  Asterisk
- B.
  
  Ampersand
- C.
  
  Apostrophe
- D.
  
  Quotation Mark
Correct Answer
B. Ampersand

Explanation
The correct answer is Ampersand. The symbol used in the given text "Johnson & Johnson" is an ampersand. The ampersand is a symbol that represents the conjunction "and". It is commonly used in company names, titles, and abbreviations. In this case, it is used to connect the two words "Johnson" and "Johnson" in the company name.

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3.

What symbol is used? *See footnote below
- A.
  
  Asterisk
- B.
  
  Ampersand
- C.
  
  Apostrophe
- D.
  
  Quotation Mark
Correct Answer
A. Asterisk

Explanation
The symbol used in this question is an asterisk. An asterisk is a typographical symbol that is often used to indicate a footnote or to highlight important information. It is represented by a star-like symbol (*) and is commonly used in writing and printing.

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4.

The Left Parenthesis is:
- A.
  
  )
- B.
  
  (
- C.
  
  &
- D.
  
  $
Correct Answer
B. (

Explanation
The correct answer is "(". In this question, we are asked to identify the left parenthesis among the given options. The left parenthesis is a symbol that is used to open a group or set in mathematics. In this case, the correct answer is the option that represents the left parenthesis, which is "(".

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5.

The At Sign is:
- A.
  
  @
- B.
  
  (
- C.
  
  #
- D.
  
  $
Correct Answer
A. @

Explanation
The correct answer is @ because the question is asking about the "At Sign" and the symbol @ is commonly known as the At Sign.

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6.

The At Sign @ in an email is followed by how many spaces?
- A.
  
  0
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  3
Correct Answer
A. 0

Explanation
The @ sign in an email is not followed by any spaces. In email addresses, the @ symbol is used to separate the username from the domain name. It is a special character that does not require any spaces before or after it. Therefore, the correct answer is 0.

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7.

The symbol " is called a(n)
- A.
  
  Forward Slash
- B.
  
  Quotation Mark
- C.
  
  Exclamation Point
- D.
  
  Right Parenthesis
Correct Answer
B. Quotation Mark

Explanation
The symbol " is called a quotation mark. Quotation marks are used to indicate that someone is speaking or to enclose a direct quotation or a title. They are also used to indicate irony or sarcasm.

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8.

Which symbol is used below? Trick-or-Treat
- A.
  
  Hyphen
- B.
  
  Dollar Sign
- C.
  
  Number/Pound
- D.
  
  Right Parenthesis
Correct Answer
A. HypHen

Explanation
The symbol used below is a hyphen. A hyphen is a punctuation mark that is used to join words or parts of words together. In the given text "Trick-or-Treat", the hyphen is used to connect the words "Trick" and "or" to form a compound word.

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9.

Which symbol is used below? Chapter #3
- A.
  
  Hyphen
- B.
  
  Dollar Sign
- C.
  
  Number/Pound
- D.
  
  Right Parenthesis
Correct Answer
C. Number/Pound

Explanation
The symbol used in the given text is the Number/Pound symbol (#).

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10.

Which symbol is used below? Sam's Club
- A.
  
  Hyphen
- B.
  
  Apostrophe
- C.
  
  Number/Pound
- D.
  
  Right Parenthesis
Correct Answer
B. ApostropHe

Explanation
The symbol used below is an apostrophe. In the given text "Sam's Club," the apostrophe is used to indicate possession or ownership, showing that the club belongs to Sam.

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Keyboarding Symbols Quiz - Mrs. Harris

The symbol / is called a(n)

What symbol is used? Johnson & Johnson

What symbol is used? *See footnote below

The Left Parenthesis is:

The At Sign is:

The At Sign @ in an email is followed by how many spaces?

The symbol " is called a(n)

Which symbol is used below? Trick-or-Treat

Which symbol is used below? Chapter #3

Which symbol is used below? Sam's Club

**What symbol is used? *See footnote below**