Vocab
The ability to use a keyboard efficiently to enter letters, numbers, symbols, and commands into a computer.
Keyboarding
Where your fingers should rest when you are not typing
Home row
Which finger presses C
L4 - Left Index Finger
Which finger is keys A?
L1 - Pinky
Which finger has a bump on the right hand?
J (R4)
Typing without looking at the keyboard
Touch Typing
The science of arranging your work station and body position to work safely and comfortably is called _________.
Ergonomics
Which finger strikes H key
J finger (R4)
L2 - Middle Finger key which letter
S
R3 presses which key
K
The number of words typed in one minute
Words per Minute (WPM)
Both feet should be
Flat on the floor
R1 presses P
Right Pinky
Which finger is L5?
Thumb
R2 presses which Key
L - Right Ring Finger
When your hands and fingers learn movements through repeated practice
Muscle Memory
Proper Ergonomics prevents wrist strain, neck pain, back discomfort, eye strain, and muscle ______.
Fatigue
Y is pressed by which key
J finger (R4)
L3 presses which key?
D
Which thumb should you use to press the spacebar?
Thumb of dominate hand
Positioning your body correctly while sitting and typing
Posture
Speed is important, but ________ comes first!
Accuracy
V is pressed by which finger?
F finger (L4)
L4 is which finger?
Left Index Finger
Which finger keys the semicolon (;)
R1 - Left Pinky