LFCS · Question #553
Which of the following is the purpose of the Sticky Keys feature in X?
The correct answer is A. To assist users who have difficulty holding down multiple keys at once. Sticky Keys is an accessibility feature designed to help users who struggle with pressing and holding multiple keys simultaneously for shortcut combinations.
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- ATo assist users who have difficulty holding down multiple keys at once
- BTo prevent repeated input of a single character if the key is held down
- CTo ignore brief keystrokes according to a specified time limit
- DTo repeat the input of a single character
How the community answered
(34 responses)- A91% (31)
- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
Sticky Keys is an accessibility feature designed to help users who struggle with pressing and holding multiple keys simultaneously for shortcut combinations.
When Sticky Keys is enabled, modifier keys like Shift, Ctrl, Alt, or Super remain active until another non-modifier key is pressed, allowing users to type key combinations sequentially rather than concurrently. This greatly assists individuals with motor skill difficulties in using keyboard shortcuts.
This describes the function of Bounce Keys (or Filter Keys), which ignores brief or repeated keystrokes.
This also describes a feature like Bounce Keys or Filter Keys, which helps filter out unintentional key presses.
This describes the auto-repeat feature of a keyboard, where holding down a key continuously inputs the character.
Concept tested: Linux accessibility features (Sticky Keys)
Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-sticky-keys-filter-keys-and-toggle-keys-in-windows-f716900f-38d7-b844-3d0d-953e5e54eb13
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