FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

TYPES OF COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following key s could cause new letters that are typed to overwrite existing character?
A
Insert
B
Delete
C
Backspace
D
Scroll lock
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Insert key on your keyboard allows you to replace text as you type.

Detailed explanation-2: -If you press the “Insert” key or “Ins” (located to the right of the Backspace key) once; you can change your computer to Overtype mode. When your computer is in Overtype mode, the text you type replaces any existing text to the right of the insertion point and erases it. Press the “Ins” key to toggle overtype mode off.

Detailed explanation-3: -To stop overwriting the next character whenever you type a letter, press the “Insert” key on your keyboard. The Insert key is located to the left of the Home key on most keyboards.

Detailed explanation-4: -Overtype mode is an editing mode in which everything you type replaces something else in your document. When overtype mode is active and you type a letter, it replaces the letter to the right of the insertion point. When overtype mode is not active, your text is inserted where the insertion point is located.

Detailed explanation-5: -Turn off overtype mode: Click File > Options. Click Advanced. Under Editing options, clear both the Use the Insert key to control overtype mode and the Use overtype mode check boxes.

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