Typing Basics Quiz: Exam!

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    Thumbs are used to press___________

    • All of the keys
    • Spacebar
    • Tab key
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The Typing Basics Quiz: Exam assesses essential keyboarding skills, focusing on the home row, finger-specific keys, and overall typing efficiency. It's designed for learners aiming to improve typing speed and accuracy, making it relevant for both educational and professional development.

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following characters are part of the Home Row of your keyboard?

    • Asdf jkl;

    • Zxcv bnm,

    • Qwer uiop

    Correct Answer
    A. Asdf jkl;
    Explanation
    The characters "asdf jkl;" are part of the Home Row of the keyboard. The Home Row is the row where the fingers of the typist rest when not typing. These characters are located in the middle row of the keyboard and are easily accessible without having to move the hands from their resting position.

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  • 3. 
    Finger number 1 on your right hand is used on the following keys. - ProProfs

    Finger number 1 on your right hand is used on the following keys.

    • Shift

    • Spacebar

    • Ctrl

    Correct Answer
    A. Spacebar
    Explanation
    Finger number 1 on the right hand is typically used to press the spacebar key on a keyboard. The spacebar key is located in the middle of the keyboard and is used to create a space between words or characters while typing. It is a commonly used key and is pressed by the index finger of the right hand for most people.

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  • 4. 

    The little finger (pinky) on your left hand is used to press the letter________.                      

    • C

    • M

    • A

    Correct Answer
    A. A
    Explanation
    The little finger (pinky) on your left hand is used to press the letter "a" on a standard QWERTY keyboard layout. This is because the pinky finger is the shortest finger and is typically used to press the keys on the leftmost side of the keyboard, including the "a" key.

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  • 5. 
    This picture shows__________ - ProProfs

    This picture shows__________

    • Incorrect fingering position

    • Correct fingering position

    • Europen fingering position

    Correct Answer
    A. Correct fingering position
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "correct fingering position." The picture likely shows the proper hand and finger placement for playing a musical instrument, such as a piano or a flute. This position is important for producing accurate and clear sounds while playing the instrument.

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  • 6. 
    Finger 3 of the left hand is used for the following characters. - ProProfs

    Finger 3 of the left hand is used for the following characters.

    • Rfv

    • Edc

    • Tgb

    Correct Answer
    A. Edc
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "edc" because according to the given information, finger 3 of the left hand is used for these characters. "edc" is the sequence of characters that corresponds to finger 3 of the left hand.

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  • 7. 

    The home row is composed of  8 characters, type them all without spaces. (in lower caps)

    Correct Answer
    asdfjkl;
    Explanation
    The home row is a term used in typing to refer to the row of keys on a keyboard where the fingers rest. The characters "asdfjkl;" are all located on the home row of a standard QWERTY keyboard. Typing these characters without spaces forms the correct answer "asdfjkl;".

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  • 8. 

    Which of these are characteristics of a proper keyboard technique?

    • Good Posture

    • Body positioned directly in front of your computer

    • Feet on the floor

    • Fingers curved

    • Fingers on Home Row

    • Quiet Wrists and Elbows

    • Eyes on Copy/Screen

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The proper keyboard technique includes maintaining good posture, positioning the body directly in front of the computer, keeping the feet on the floor, curving the fingers, placing the fingers on the home row, keeping the wrists and elbows quiet, and keeping the eyes on the copy or screen. All of these characteristics are important for efficient and ergonomic typing, ensuring accuracy and minimizing strain on the body.

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  • 9. 

    What is the correct sitting position while typing?

    • Push your hips as far back as they can go in the chair.

    • Sit loose, like you would at the movie theater

    • Sit as close as you can to the computer, about one inch would be proper

    Correct Answer
    A. Push your hips as far back as they can go in the chair.
    Explanation
    The correct sitting position while typing is to push your hips as far back as they can go in the chair. This helps to maintain a neutral spine and proper alignment of the body. Sitting loose like you would at the movie theater or sitting too close to the computer can lead to poor posture and strain on the neck, back, and shoulders.

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