Keyboarding Techniques - Beginners

Fingers should be in what position when typing?

• straight

• flat

• curved

Your feet should be where when typing?

• Flat on the floor

• On your desk

• on your toes

What position should your back be in?

• slouching

• leaning against the backrest

• slightly forward

Your eyes should be where on the screen?

• Looking at the sky

• On the copy

• Looking at the keyboard

• on youtube

Your thumbs should be located?

• on that space bar

• on the enter key

• on your desk

• on the V and N key

Proper technique is necessary for?

• speed

• accuracy

• speed and accuracy

Where should your fingers hover before typing?

• over the bottom row

• over the top row

• over your home row keys

Which statement about proper technique is NOT true?

• proper technique allows you to type quickly without tiring as quickly

• proper technique is not necessary when not typing for school

• proper technique helps you from injuring your wrists

What parts of my posture should I be aware of when I type?

• my hands and wrists

• my feet

• my hands and wrists, feet, and back

When typing - your eyes should be focused on...

• the center of your screen

• the bottom of your screen

• slightly to the left or right of your screen