TEXTBOOK SOLUTION
A. Multiple choice questions
Which of the following is not a key for punctuation marks?
Equal sign(=)
Which of the following is not an arrow key?
Top(^)
Which of the following operation is not performed by a mouse?
Middle click
In the Rapid Typing Tutor, which of the following is not true?
Orange letters indicate wrong input within time
The lesson control panel can be used for ____________.
Enable or disable sounds
B. Fill in the blanks
A touch typist knows the location on the keyboard through ________________memory.
muscle
The typing speed is measured in ________________.
Word per minute(WPM)
Alphabets (A–Z) and numbers (0–9) are known as ________________keys.
alphanumeric keys
Del key deletes the character at the ________________ cursor position.
current
A standard keyboard has________________Function keys.
12
Numeric keypad is used to enter ________________ data.
numeric
Page Up key is used to shift the ___________ one page up.
cursor
Pressing the End key moves the cursor to the ________________character of the line.
last
On numeric keypad ‘0’ is to be pressed by the ______________thumb.
right hand
The numeric keypad has __________ columns and __________ rows.
four columns and five rows
C. True or False
The Alt key is always used with the other key.
True
There are 5 arrow keys on the keyboard.
False
The Backspace key is used to delete the character on the right to the cursor.
False
Caps lock key is a toggle key.
True
The control key is used in conjunction with other keys.
True
Enter key is also known as Return key.
True
The function keys have different meaning in different software.
True
The keys ‘F’ and ‘J’ are known as guide keys.
True
There are two Caps Lock keys on the keyboard.
False
The mouse has two scroll buttons
False
PageDown key is used to move the cursor on next page.
True
Pressing the Home Key, moves the cursor to the first character in the document.
False
On a numeric keypad, the number 8 is the guide key.
False
In Rapid typing tutor, the right input entered is denoted by yellow color.
False
In Rapid typing tutor, the right input entered in exceeding time frame is denoted by Red colour.
False
QUESTIONS/ANSWERS
Q-1 :Who is a touch typist?
Ans: 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).
Q-2 :Discuss the various types of keys available on a computer keyboard.
Ans: 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.
• 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 (←).
• 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.
• Delete key: The Del key deletes the character at the current cursor position, or the selected object, but does not move the cursor.
•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.
Q-3 :Differentiate between Home Keys and Guide Keys
Ans:
Home Keys:
Alphabets ASDF are home keys for the left hand and; (semi-colon) LKJ for the right hand.
Fingers rest on these keys while typing.
Used as the starting position for touch typing.
Guide Keys:
On a computer keyboard, keys ‘F’ and ‘J’ are called guide keys for left and right hand, respectively.
Both contain a small raised tangible mark with the help of which the touch typist can place the fingers correctly on the home keys.
They help locate the home row without looking at the keyboard.
Q-3 :Explain the role of typing ergonomics.
Ans:
Typing ergonomics provides the 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 as 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 . Keep your wrists straight and hang your elbows naturally. Don’t touch the elbows to the body nor be too far away from the body.
Monitor placement
Do not bend your neck while working on the monitor and keep the upper border of screen at eye level.
Keep an approximate distance of about 60–65 cms for 17 inches screen.
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.
Chair and table placement
Adjust computer chair and table to an optimal height. The chair of the computer user must be supportive to his/her lower back.
Placement of matter to be typed :
Place the matter for typing to the left or right side of the keyboard preferably on a Copy Holder which has a sloping surface.
Q-4: What are the successful keyboarding tips
Ans:
The following points may be kept in mind for successful keyboarding techniques.
• 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 only with the fingers allotted for them.
Q-5 Mention the finger allocation of keys of the Bottom Row of computer keyboard.
Ans:
Left Little Finger: Z
Left Ring Finger: X
Left Middle Finger: C
Left Index Finger: V, B
Right Index Finger: N, M
Right Middle Finger: , (Comma)
Right Ring Finger: . (Full Stop)
Right Little Finger: / (Slash)
Q-5 What are the color indication in a typing tutor software?
Ans: The colour indication is as follows:
• Green letters denote right inputs.
• Yellow letters stand for right inputs exceeding the acceptable timeframe.
• Red letters denote wrong inputs within the acceptable timeframe.
• Orange letters indicate wrong inputs that also exceed the acceptable timeframe (it's the worst result).
Q-6 Why the use of various typing software is commonnow-a-days?
Ans: Typing software such as Rapid Typing Tutor helps users improve typing speed, accuracy and rhythm through practice exercises. It provides feedback, tracks progress and makes learning touch typing easy and effective.