How to set Work Area to a selected Layer? Ctrl+Alt+B
How to quick playback a Layer? Shift+0 on numpad
i o
i – to go to Start of Layer
o – to go to End of Layer
References:
How to Set Work Area to Selected Layers in After Effects from AfterEffects
https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/30-essential-keyboard-shortcuts-in-after-effects