Basic Knowledge
What is the name of the typing technique you should use when typing?
Touch Typing
Thumbs
Spacebar
What are the four benefits of touch typing?
Faster speed, more efficient (less errors), less mental fatigue, less physical fatigue
Feet need to be....
FLAT ON THE FLOor
Spacebar
Moves one space to the right.
What are the TWO names of the vertical blinking line?
Insertion point + Cursor
Pinkie/ Little finger
right: ;
Left: a
What does WPM mean?
words per minute
Elbows and knees are bent at a.....
90 degree angle
Shift:
Makes a letter capital or the symbol at the top of the key
What is the name of the typing technique you should NOT use when typing?
Hunt and Peck
Ring Fingers
Right: L
Left: S
What body parts does touch typing help prevent injuries to?
back and neck
Your back is.....
straight and against the chair
Backspace
Deletes one character to the LEFT
What is the name of the original keyboard?
QWERTY
Index/ Pointer Fingers
Left: F
Why is the keyboard not in Alphabetic order?
Key board should be....
at elbow level, a hands length away, and in the center of your body
Give me an example of each type of alphanumeric keys
Letters, numbers, symbols
What is ergonomics and give an example.
the applied science of the designing a workspace to increase productivity and to limit injury fatigue, and discomfort.
Middle fingers:
Right: K
Left: D
How does touch typing make correcting mistakes easier?
You can notice mistakes on the screen while continuing to type.
straight and curved/on the home keys
What is the difference between the ENTER button and the TAB button?
the enter button brings your cursor one space below, while TAB brings it a few spaces to the right