Which statement is true about using the jog key on the teach pendant?

• A. It can jog the robot without any modifier keys.
• B. It requires holding the shift key to jog.
• C. It can only jog in T2 mode.
• D. It is disabled during program execution.

Answer: (B)

Jogging with the teach pendant is a safety-controlled manual action. The jog function is not activated just by pressing the jog key; you must also press and hold a modifier key (the Shift key) to confirm you intend to move the robot. This extra step prevents accidental or unintended motion if the key is bumped or pressed unintentionally. With Shift held and the jog key engaged, you can move the robot in small, controlled increments to position it for teaching tasks. Releasing the keys stops the motion, reinforcing deliberate control. This safety requirement—holding the Shift key to jog—is why that statement is the correct one.