Keyboarding Skills Vocabulary

Front

What is the term for a device with keys used to input text and commands into a computer?

Back

Keyboard

Front

What is the act of inputting text using a keyboard called?

Back

Typing

Front

What is typing without looking at the keyboard, using muscle memory called?

Back

Touch Typing

Front

What is the central row of keys (ASDF for the left hand, JKL; for the right hand) where fingers rest called?

Back

Home Row

Front

What is the most common keyboard layout, named after the first six letters on the top row?

Back

QWERTY

Front

What is the positioning of fingers on the home row for efficient typing called?

Back

Finger Placement

Front

What is a single press of a key called?

Back

Keystroke

Front

What is the percentage of correctly typed characters or words called?

Back

Accuracy

Front

What does WPM stand for, which is a measure of typing speed?

Back

Words Per Minute

Front

What is the study of efficient and comfortable keyboard use to prevent strain called?

Back

Ergonomics