Data Entry and Keyboarding Skills

Q1. What is touch typing?

A1. The touch method of typewriting is a method of typing without using the sense of sight to find the keys. There is
no need to search the key while typing and one has to move only the finger which is needed to strike a key. A touch
typist knows the location on the keyboard through muscle memory. Touch typing typically involves placing the eight
fingers in a horizontal row along the middle of the keyboard (the home row).

Q2. MCQs

1. ____ is the most common text-based input device.

a. Keyboard b. Scanner c. Mouse d. Mic
2. Which method of typewriting is a method of typing without using the sense of sight to find the keys?
a. See Method b. Touch Method c. Feel Method d. None of these
3. A ____ knows the location on the keyboard through muscle memory.
a. See typist b. Touch typist c. Feel typist d. None of these

4. Touch typing can be done with ____ hand.

a. one b. two c. Both a) and b) d. None of these

5. Typing speed of Anil is 45 WPM. Full form of WPM is ____.

a. Words parts Minute b. Words per Master c. Words per Minute d. None of these
6. Which of the following is an input device?
a. Touchscreen b. Voice recognition c. Mouse d. All of these
7. Which of the following keys are used to move cursor?
a. Alphanumeric keys b. Arrow keys c. Caps Lock key d. Esc key
8. ____ arrow keys available on keyboard.
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
9. ____ key deletes the character just to the left of the cursor.
a. Delete b. Backspace c. Esc d. Ctrl
10. ____ key deletes the character just to the right of the cursor.
a. Delete b. Backspace c. Esc d. Ctrl
11. Which of the following keys help to type character in uppercase?
a. Caps Lock key b. Shift key c. Both a. and b d. Delete key
12. Special keys labelled F1 to F12 are called ____.
a. Return keys b. Function keys c. Ctrl keys d. None of these
13. How many function keys are there.
a. 10 b. 12 c. 32 d. 22
14. Numeric keypad can be locked or unlocked by ____.
a. Caps Lock key b. Ctrl + Shift key c. Num Lock key d. Shift Key
15. Alphabets _____ are home keys for the left hand.
a. ASDF b. ZXCV c. (semi-colon) LKJ d. None of these
16. Alphabets ____ are home keys for the right hand.
a. (semi-colon)LKJ b. POIU c. ASDF d. QWER
17. On a computer keyboard, keys ‘F’ and ‘J’ are called ____ for left and right hand, respectively.
a. Corner Keys b. Sub Keys c. Guide keys d. Home Keys
18. Which of the following key bring the cursor to the beginning of new line?
a. Return Key b. Home Key/ Enter Key c. Shift Key d. End Key
19. On a numeric keypad, the number ____ the guide key.
a. 2 b. 5 c. 6 d. 4
20. Which of the following mouse pointer identifies a hyperlink?
a. Vertical line b. Hand shape c. Arrow d. None of these
21. With the ____ mouse button we can open a context menu for an item, if it is applicable.
a. right b. left c. scroll wheel d. None of these
 22. Which of the following operations can be done with mouse?
a. We can scroll the document. b. We can open any file or folder
c. We can move the objects d. All of the above
23. The thumb of the ____ is used to operate the Space bar.
a. right hand b. left hand c. Either a) or b) d. left foot
24. ____ row of alphabets is called home row.
a. First b. Second c. Third d. None of these
25. The two keys ‘g’ and ‘h’ on the second row are operated by the ____ of left and right hand, respectively.
a. Forefinger (Index Finger) b. Centre Finger c. Ring Finger d. Thumb

26. Which of the following is not an arrow key?

a top (^) b. down (↓) c. right (→) d. left (←)

27. In the Rapid typing tutor, which of the following is not true?
a. Green letters denote right inputs. b. Yellow letters stand for right inputs in extra time.
c. Red letters denote wrong inputs within time. d. Orange letters indicate wrong inputs with in time

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Q3. Which are the keys on the keyboard?

A3. A computer keyboard contains the following types of keys:

• Alphanumeric keys: All of the alphabet (A-Z) and numbers (0-9) on the keyboard.

Punctuation keys: All of the keys associated with punctuation, such as the comma (,), period (.), semicolon (;),
brackets ([]), and parenthesis ({ }) and so on. Also, all of the mathematical operators such as the plus sign (+), minus
sign (-), and equal sign (=).

• Alt key: Short for Alternate, this key is like a second control key.

• Arrow keys: There are four arrow keys to move the cursor (or insertion point) up (↑), down (↓), right (→), or left
(←). Arrow keys can be used in conjunction with the • Shift or Alt keys: To move the cursor in more than one position
at a time.

• Backspace key: Deletes the character just to the left of the cursor (or insertion point) and moves the cursor to that
position.

• Caps Lock key: It is a toggle key, which when activated, causes all alphabetic characters to be uppercase.

• Ctrl key: The control key is used in conjunction with other keys to produce control characters. The meaning of each
control character depends on which program is running.

• Delete key: The Del key deletes the character at the current cursor position, or the selected object, but does not
move the cursor. For graphics-based applications, the delete key deletes the character to the right of the insertion
point.

• Enter key or Return key: It is used to enter commands or to move the cursor to the beginning of the next line.

• Esc key: The Escape key is used to send special codes to devices and to exit (or escape) from programs and tasks.

• Function keys: Special keys labelled F1 to F12. These keys have different meaning depending on which program is
running.

Q4. Which are the common mouse actions?

A4. The common mouse actions are as follows: (a) Click or left click: It is used to select an item. Press down once on
the left button with your index finger.

(b) Double click: It is used to start a program or open a file or trigger an action.
(c )Right click: It is used to display a set of commands and available options. Move the mouse pointer to the desired
position, position your middle finger on the right mouse button, keeping the mouse still, click lightly with the middle
finger on the right button.

(d)Drag and drop: It allows to select and move an item from one location to another. Position the mouse on an
object, hold down the left side of the mouse, and drag the object.

(e)Scroll: Many applications provide scrollbars on right side of screen if the page length is more than the
monitor/screen length. Instead of using page down key or arrow keys, one can use scroll key of a mouse to scroll up
or down. If the scroll key is not available, one can click on the scroll bar on the application screen with the let button
of the mouse. Use the scroll wheel on the mouse to move the page on the screen up or down.

(f) Blocking: Blocking is another way of selecting text. It is used to select text that needs to be edited or formatted.
Click at the beginning of the word or sentence and hold down the left button, then drag along the text and see it
being highlighted in black. At the end of the text or sentence release the left button.

Q5. List a few successful keyboarding techniques.

A5. Press the keys with feather touch and do not put undue pressure.

• Rest your fingers on Home row while typing.

• Allow your fingers to fall naturally on the keys so that each rests on top of the next key along the same horizontal
row.

• While typing, release the key immediately as soon as you press it. Holding the key for long time, will repeatedly
type the same character. • Do not look at the keyboard while practicing.

• Press the keys with equal intervals of time in rhythm.

• Press the keys only with the fingers allotted for them.

• While pressing a key, say slowly pronounce the character on the key.

• Do not take any mental stress while typing.

• Secure typing ergonomics.

• Maintain patience if committed mistake at initial stage.

• Maintain a balance between speed and accuracy, as both are equally important. Do not sacrifice accuracy for
speed.

6. Typing Speed Table

Q7. Define the following:

1. Typing accuracy: It is defined as the percentage of correct entries out of the total entries typed
2. Typing rhythm means the key strokes should come at equal intervals. To control the constant typing speed,
the Slowdown indicator is used.

Q8. State whether the statements given below are True or False.

1. The Alt key is always used with the other key. True

2. There are 5 arrow keys on the keyboard. False

3. The Backspace key is used to delete the character on the right to the cursor. False

4. Caps lock key is a toggle key. True

5. The control key is used in conjunction with other keys. True

6. Enter key is also known as Return key. True

7. The function keys have different meaning in different software. True

8. The keys ‘F’ and ‘J’ are known as guide keys. True

9. There are two Caps Lock keys on the keyboard. False

10. The mouse has two scroll buttons. False

11. PageDown key is used to move the cursor on next page. True

12. Pressing the Home Key, moves the cursor to the first character in the document. False

13. On a numeric keypad, the number 8 is the guide key. False. (It is 5)

14. In Rapid typing tutor, the right input entered is denoted by yellow color. False

15. In Rapid typing tutor, the right input entered in exceeding time frame is denoted by Red colour. False

16. The typing speed is measured in Words Per Minutes(WPM). True

Q9. Differentiate between Home Keys and Guide Keys.

A9. Home Keys: Alphabet ASDF are home keys for the left hand and ;(semi colon) LKJ for the right hand. The fingers
are trained to make the correct movement to the other keys and each finger returns immediately to its respective
home key after pressing the corresponding key in any other row.

Guide Keys: On a keyboard, keys ‘F’ and ‘J’ are called guide keys for the left and right hands respectively. Both contain
a small raised tangible with the help of which the touch typist can place the fingers correctly on the home keys.

Q10.Explain the role of typing ergonomics.

A 10. Typing ergonomics provides logistic support for efficient and effective typewriting. They are important to attain
and maintain accuracy and speed. Some of these factors included are as given below.

• Sitting posture: While operating the computer keyboard, sit straight, slightly bending your neck forward.

• Position of hands: Put your forearms at level with the keyboard and palms down.

• Monitor placement: Do not bend your neck while working on the monitor.

• Mouse and keyboard placement: Keep the keyboard and mouse together at an approximate distance of 20 cms,
which will help in smooth and effortless operation of keyboard.