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Basic Computer/IT QUESTION #11519
Question 1
The standard layout of keys on standard computer keyboards is known as:
  • Home layout
  • QWERTY layout✔️
  • Basic layout
  • General layout
Correct Answer Explanation
The standard keyboard layout is called QWERTY, named after the first six letters in the top row. Designed by Christopher Sholes in 1873, QWERTY was originally arranged to prevent mechanical jamming on typewriters. Alternative layouts include Dvorak and Colemak.