Keyboard Typing

What are the keys in the middle row of the keyboard called?

• center keys

• home row keys

• row keys

• mid keys

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Why is it important to maintain proper finger placement while typing?

• To type faster, more accurately, and prevent strain injuries.

• To improve eyesight

• To increase typing errors

• To develop stronger hand muscles

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How can you improve your typing speed?

• Type with your feet

• Practice regularly, use online typing tools, focus on accuracy first, then gradually increase speed, and maintain good posture and hand positioning.

• Close your eyes while typing

• Eat more chocolate

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Which fingers should be used to type the letter 'A'?

• Right ring finger

• Left little finger

• Left index finger

• Right thumb

What is the recommended way to sit while typing to ensure accuracy?

• Sit up straight with feet flat on the floor, keep elbows close to body at a 90-degree angle, and position screen at eye level.

• Slouch in the chair with legs crossed

• Extend arms fully while typing

• Tilt the screen at a sharp angle

What is the purpose of the home row keys?

• To provide a resting place for the pinky fingers

• To provide a base position for the fingers during typing

• To slow down typing speed

• To confuse typists with unnecessary keys

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How can you measure your typing accuracy?

• Typing speed in words per minute

• Counting the number of backspaces used

• Measuring the time taken to type a paragraph

• You can measure typing accuracy by calculating the percentage of correct keystrokes out of the total keystrokes.

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What are some common mistakes people make while typing?

• Using a typewriter instead of a keyboard

• Typing with eyes closed

• Not using a computer at all

• Not proofreading, using the wrong fingers, not using proper posture, not taking breaks

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Why is it important to take breaks while typing for an extended period?

• To show off typing skills

• To prevent health issues and maintain productivity.

• To decrease productivity

• To increase the risk of health issues

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What are some exercises you can do to strengthen your typing fingers?

• Elbow rotations

• Finger stretches, hand grips, finger push-ups, stress balls

• Thumb twiddling

• Wrist curls