ICF I: Semi-Finals (Keyboarding)

Which set of home row keys are used by the left hand?

 

• GHJK

• SDFG

• JKL;

• FDSA

Answer explanation

This is because the home row keys are the keys where the fingers naturally rest on a keyboard, and the left hand is typically position on the keys ASDF.

Which set of home row keys are used by the right hand?

• ASDF

• FJDK

• ALSK

• KLJ;

Answer explanation

The right hand is positioned on the keys K,L,J, and ; , which are located in the middle row of the keyboard.

The process through which information is keyed into the computer or the typewriter by the use of various keys of the keyboard.

 

• Keyboarding

• Surfing

• Browsing

• Searching

The ability to input information at a keyboard smoothly while typing.

 

• Touch typing

• Keyboarding skill

• Typewriting

• Encoding

A method of typing without looking at the keyboard.

       

• Touch typing

• Keyboarding skill

• Typewriting

• Encoding

What finger do you use to type the G key?

      

• Thumb

• Right pointing finger

• Left pointing finger

• Middle finger

Answer explanation

This finger is commonly known as the index finger or the pointer finger. It is typically used to press keys on the left side of the keyboard, including the G key.

What do you press to make a gap between words?

       

• The space bar

• Caps lock

• Esc

• Tab

Answer explanation

It is the key on a keyboard that is used to insert a space between words or characters.

To go on to the next line when typing on a computer keyboard, what do you press?

  

• Delete

• End

• Home

• Enter

What injury is trying to be prevented with quiet wrists on elbows?

       

• Jammed fingers

• Carpal tunnel

• Bad eyesight

• Scoliosis

Where should the keyboard be located?

• On the edge of the table

• On the floor

• On the person's lap

• On top of the monitor