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1. The letter "P" is typed with the R4 finger.

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The letter "P" is indeed typed with the R4 finger. This means that when touch typing, the right ring finger is responsible for pressing the "P" key on the keyboard.

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Come and take this keyboarding techniques quiz. One of the most common ways for inputting data into a computer is through the use of the keyboard. There are different ways that one should use the keyboard to avoid harming their hands and make it easy for them to type. Do... see moreyou think you know how to use your keyboard correctly? This quiz will give you the practice you need. Give it a shot!
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2. The letter "E" is typed with the L2 finger.

Explanation

The statement is true because the letter "E" is indeed typed with the L2 finger. In the standard QWERTY keyboard layout, the L2 finger is responsible for pressing the "E" key. This finger is typically the index or pointer finger of the left hand.

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3. The letter "Q" is typed with the L4 finger.

Explanation

The letter "Q" is typed with the L4 finger because when typing on a standard QWERTY keyboard, the L4 finger is responsible for pressing the "Q" key. The L4 finger is the left ring finger, which is positioned on the left side of the keyboard. Therefore, it is true that the letter "Q" is typed with the L4 finger.

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4. The Shift keys use the L4 and R4 fingers.

Explanation

The statement is true because the Shift keys on a keyboard are typically operated with the left and right fourth fingers. These keys are used to capitalize letters, access secondary characters on keys, and perform other functions such as entering keyboard shortcuts.

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5. The letter "Y" is typed with the R1 finger.

Explanation

The letter "Y" is typed with the R1 finger because the R1 finger is responsible for pressing the keys in the rightmost column of the keyboard, which includes the "Y" key.

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6. The space bar  is typed with the right thumb.

Explanation

The space bar is typically typed with the right thumb because it is located at the bottom center of the keyboard, directly below the right thumb when typing with both hands on the keyboard. This allows for easy and efficient typing, as the right thumb can quickly and comfortably press the space bar while the other fingers are used to type the other keys.

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7. The letter "I" is typed with the R2 finger.

Explanation

The statement is true because the letter "I" is indeed typed with the R2 finger. In the standard typing position, the R2 finger refers to the index finger of the right hand, and it is responsible for pressing the "I" key on the keyboard.

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8. The letter "S" is typed with the L3 finger.

Explanation

The letter "S" is indeed typed with the L3 finger on a standard QWERTY keyboard layout. The L3 finger refers to the middle finger of the left hand. When touch typing, the left hand is responsible for typing the letters on the left side of the keyboard, and the middle finger is positioned over the "S" key. Therefore, the statement is true.

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9. The Enter key is typed with the R1 finger.

Explanation

The Enter key is not typed with the R1 finger. The Enter key is typically pressed with the right pinky finger or the thumb, depending on the keyboard layout and personal preference. Therefore, the statement is false.

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10. The letter "T" is typed with the L1 finger.

Explanation

The letter "T" is indeed typed with the L1 finger. This is because the L1 finger is responsible for pressing the keys on the left side of the keyboard, and the "T" key is located on the left side. Therefore, it is true that the letter "T" is typed with the L1 finger.

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11. The letter "N" is typed with the R2 finger.

Explanation

The letter "N" is not typed with the R2 finger.

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12. The letter "J" is typed with the L1 finger.

Explanation

The letter "J" is not typed with the L1 finger, but with the L2 finger. The L1 finger is used to type the letters A, S, and D.

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13. The number "8" is typed with the R2 finger.

Explanation

The R2 finger refers to the right index finger. Therefore, if the number "8" is typed with the R2 finger, it means that the right index finger is used to press the key corresponding to the number "8" on a keyboard or any other input device.

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14. The period key is typed with the R3 finger.

Explanation

The period key is indeed typed with the R3 finger. This means that when typing on a keyboard, the right ring finger is responsible for pressing the period key.

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15. The letter "K" is typed with the R3 finger.

Explanation

The letter "K" is not typed with the R3 finger. In the standard touch typing method, the R3 finger is responsible for typing the letter "E". The correct finger for typing the letter "K" is the R4 finger. Therefore, the statement is false.

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16. The letter "A" is typed with the R4 finger.

Explanation

The letter "A" is not typed with the R4 finger. The R4 finger is the ring finger, which is typically used for typing the letters "S" and "D" on a standard QWERTY keyboard layout. The letter "A" is usually typed with the R3 finger, which is the middle finger. Therefore, the statement is false.

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17. The backspace is typed with the L4 finger.

Explanation

The backspace key is not typed with the L4 finger. This statement is false because the L4 finger is typically used to type the "A" key on a standard QWERTY keyboard layout. The backspace key is usually located above the enter key and is commonly typed with the right pinky finger or the left pinky finger, depending on the hand's position on the keyboard.

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18. The letter "z" is typed with the R4 finger.

Explanation

The statement is false because the letter "z" is actually typed with the R5 finger on a standard QWERTY keyboard layout. The R4 finger is responsible for typing the letter "x".

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19. The letter "M" is typed with the R2 finger.

Explanation

The letter "M" is not typed with the R2 finger. The R2 finger is typically used to type the letter "W" on a standard QWERTY keyboard layout. Therefore, the statement is false.

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20. The letter "C" is typed with the L1 finger.

Explanation

The letter "C" is not typed with the L1 finger. It is actually typed with the L3 finger.

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The letter "P" is typed with the R4 finger.
The letter "E" is typed with the L2 finger.
The letter "Q" is typed with the L4 finger.
The Shift keys use the L4 and R4 fingers.
The letter "Y" is typed with the R1 finger.
The space bar  is typed with the right thumb.
The letter "I" is typed with the R2 finger.
The letter "S" is typed with the L3 finger.
The Enter key is typed with the R1 finger.
The letter "T" is typed with the L1 finger.
The letter "N" is typed with the R2 finger.
The letter "J" is typed with the L1 finger.
The number "8" is typed with the R2 finger.
The period key is typed with the R3 finger.
The letter "K" is typed with the R3 finger.
The letter "A" is typed with the R4 finger.
The backspace is typed with the L4 finger.
The letter "z" is typed with the R4 finger.
The letter "M" is typed with the R2 finger.
The letter "C" is typed with the L1 finger.
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