Unit 3: Keyboarding

Define Ergonomics

• The science of designing computers

• This was not covered in lecture

• The science of designing equipment and workplace for a comfortable and safe environment

• The science of designing chairs

What are the home row keys?

• ASDF JKL;

• QWER ZKCV

• QWER YUIO

• None of the answers are correct

When keyboarding, you should keep your _________ flat on the floor.

• Books

• Feet

• Chair

• None of the above

The way we sit at our desk can greatly affect our health

• True
• False
• Sometimes

To move every 30-40 minutes is not recommended. Just keep being standing. Stand up to be in front of the computer is better than being sitting down for long period of time 

• True
• False
• Sometimes

Decrease the glare and keep your monitor at eye height to reduce eye stress. 

• True
• False

Legs should be bent at a 90 degree angle.

• True
• False

Arms should be extended out in front of you when keyboarding. 

• True
• False

A laptop should always be used in your lap.

• True
• False

After keying for 20 or so minutes

• Eat a donut

• Rest your head on your fist to hold it up

• Take a break and get some activity

• Take a nap in class