Finger Placement
Which finger presses the "tab key" on the keyboard?
Left index finger
How many keys are there on the home row when you type?
8 keys
What does the Alt key do?
accesses keyboard shortcuts to perform specific commands
What does the keyboard supposed to line up with?
the monitor
What location is the numeric keypad located at?
on the far right side of the keyboard
Which key is used to capitalize a series of letters?
Caps Lock
What are the main 4 keys used by the left hand?
ASDF
What does the Ctrl (Control) button do?
copies text, or saves a document
What are 2 consequences that happens when not having correct posture?
Body pain, and eye strain
What fingers do you use to type the numbers 1,2,3 on the numeric keypad?
1:right index, 2:right middle, 3:right ring
How are your fingers supposed to be placed on the keyboard?
They should be slightly curved
What fingers would you use to type the word QWERTY?
Q:left pinky, W:left ring, E:left middle, R:left index, T:left index, Y:right index
What does the F1 key do?
it opens the Help menu or support documentation
How are you supposed to sit when typing?
Back straight, feet flat on the floor
How many rows are there on the numeric keypad?
5 rows
How many fingers should be on the home row when typing?
All 8 fingers
How many total rows are there on a keyboard?
6 rows
What is the F7 key used for?
to perform a spell and grammar check
Why is it important to have the correct keyboard posture?
to prevent discomfort, back pain, and more
What are the home row numbers on the numeric keypad?
4,5,6
Why is it important to keep your fingers on the keys and your eyes on the screen?
it improves typing speed, accuracy, and effciency
Why are the 3 rows important?
it allows the person to develop muscle memory, typing speed, and more
What does the key "Control H" do?
opens the "Find and Replace" dialog box
What will happen to your spine if you don't sit correctly?
it can curve, leading to joint problems, back and neck pain, etc.
Why is the numeric keypad important?
enables faster, more accurate data