COMPTIA A+ Practice Exam

What does the Sticky Keys feature do?

1. Enables shortcut keys

2. Holds keys down for multi-key combos

3. Prevents keys from sticking

4. None of the above

The correct answer is: Holds keys down for multi-key combos

The Sticky Keys feature in Windows is designed to assist users who have difficulty holding down multiple keys simultaneously, such as those with physical disabilities. When the Sticky Keys feature is activated, it allows users to press one key at a time for keyboard shortcuts that usually require pressing multiple keys together, like Ctrl+Alt+Del. This feature helps make it easier for users to input commands by holding keys down temporarily and activating multi-key combinations with ease. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Option A is incorrect because the Sticky Keys feature is not specifically designed to enable shortcut keys but rather to facilitate using multi-key combinations without needing to press all keys simultaneously. Option C is incorrect because although the name "Sticky Keys" might imply preventing keys from physically sticking, the feature in Windows is not related to preventing keys from sticking mechanically. Option D is incorrect as the Sticky Keys feature does have a purpose, as explained above.