Keyboarding Revisited

Keyboarding Revisited

with Mississippi Scenery

Type with the correct fingering

• Fingers rest on the home row keys

• Hands are in a curved position

• Left hand rest on asdf

• Right hand rest on jkl;

• Thumbs rest on Spacebar

Multiple Choice

The j, k, l home row keys are struck by the

• Left hand

• Either hand

• Right Hand

Multiple Choice

The "v" key and the "r" key are struck by the

• Left index finger

• Left middle finger

• Left ring finger

Multiple Choice

The "g" key and the "b" key are struck by the:

• Left pinky

• Left middle finger

• Left index finger

• Left ring finger

Multiple Choice

The "p" key is struck by the:

• Right index finger

• Right ring finger

• Right pinky finger

Multiple Choice

The "i" key is struck by the:

• Right index finger

• Right middle finger

• Right ring finger

Multiple Choice

To make a capital letter, you need to hold the ____

• Shift key

• Enter key

• Any key

• Space bar

Multiple Choice

What key is used to move the cursor to the next line?

• alphabetic

• enter/return

• space bar

• technique

Multiple Choice

The enter key should be hit with which finger

• right pinky

• left pinky

• right middle finger

• left middle finger

Multiple Choice

Home Row is .....

• asfg jkl;

• asd kl;

• asdf jkl;

• asdfghjkl;

Multiple Choice

What is the layout of a keyboard called?

• ASDF JKL;

• Home Row

• Keyboard

• QWERTY

Keyboarding

Type for Speed and accuracy

Proper Keyboarding Technique

• Sit up straight

• Feet flat on the floor

• Body centered on letters G and H

• Elbows bent at side

• Fingers curved resting on Home Row keys

• Thumbs resting at Spacebar

• Eyes on the monitor

Multiple Choice

Which statemen is INCORRECT about sitting at the keyboard?

• You must sit with your feet on the ground

• You must sit up straight with your back to the chair

• You can type with one hand

• You must place your hands on the home row keys

Multiple Choice

Your keyboard should align directly in front of:

• the computer

• your chair

• your hands

• the monitor

Multiple Choice

Your feet should be

• crossed at the ankles

• stretched out in front of you

• flat on the floor

• wherever is comfortable for you

Tips for Safe Posture

• Keep your head up

• Lean slightly forward

• Center your body in front of the keyboard

• Keep your feet flat on the floor or a foot rest 

• Keep you elbows close to your body

• Keep your wrists parallel to the keyboard

• • Keep your wrist off the computer

Multiple Choice

When sitting in your chair, your back should be

• Leaning forward

• straight and back in the chair

• slouched down for comfort

• a handspan from the keyboard

Multiple Choice

You should lean back in your chair when typing

• True

• False

If Proper Technique is used....

• You will type faster

• You will make fewer mistakes

• You will be able to type longer without getting tired

• It will be less likely that you will have health problems with your hands and wrists

Multiple Choice

Good posture means what?

• Sitting up straight in your chair

• Using a steady pace for keystroking

• Using your right thumb for the space bar

• Achieving 25 wpm at 90% accuracy

Multiple Choice

What is posture?

• The way a computer is situated on a desk

• The style a typist uses when on the computer

• The way the typist sits at a computer

• The letters on the keyboard

If Proper Technique is NOT Followed….

• Run risk of developing a variety of health problems dealing with your hands/wrist, back, neck/shoulders, or eyes, and Carpal Tunnel

• Carpal Tunnel –repetitive strain injury produced by making same small movements with keyboarding

• May take longer to complete a task

• May tire faster

Multiple Choice

Carpal Tunnel is ....

• a technique

• posture

• keys

• repetitive strain injury produced by making same small movements wit keyboarding

Multiple Choice

What is Technique?

• The form and keying style that a typist uses while using the keyboard

• The way a typist sits at a computer

• The study of a computer

• Arrangement of computer on a desk