Introduction to Keyboarding

To capitalize an entire word, use:

• The space bar

• The Caps Lock key

• The Shift key

Use the shift keys to access the secondary character on a key.

• True

• False

The exclamation point is the secondary character for which key?

• One

• E

• ;

• Eight

Why is it important to periodically focus your eyes away from the computer screen?

• Typing reports on a computer is not recommended by most physicians.

• It helps rest your eyes and prevents eye strain.

• Computer screens cause leg pain.

• It lets you think about something else.

To type a number, you must use the shift key.

• True

• False

How many shift keys are on a standard keyboard?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

The shift keys are smaller than the rest of the keys.

• True

• False

When working at a computer, it is important to take small, frequent breaks.

• True

• False

The left hand is responsible for typing which numbers?

• Numbers 1-5

• Numbers 6-0

• All of them

When returning your fingers back to the Home Row, keep them spread apart and hovering above the keyboard.

• True

• False