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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.

Submitted by parkjh· Apr 18, 2026Operation of Running Systems

Question

Which of the following is the purpose of the Sticky Keys feature in X?

Options

  • 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)
  • A
    91% (31)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (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.

ATo assist users who have difficulty holding down multiple keys at onceCorrect

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.

BTo prevent repeated input of a single character if the key is held down

This describes the function of Bounce Keys (or Filter Keys), which ignores brief or repeated keystrokes.

CTo ignore brief keystrokes according to a specified time limit

This also describes a feature like Bounce Keys or Filter Keys, which helps filter out unintentional key presses.

DTo repeat the input of a single character

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

Topics

#Sticky Keys#Accessibility Features#X Window System#Keyboard Configuration

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