Keyboarding Typing Techniques Quiz

What does the term "technique" refer to in typing?

• The speed at which a typist types

• The form and keying style that a typist uses while operating the keyboard

• The number of words a typist can type in a minute

• The type of keyboard a typist uses

What is the "Touch-Method" used for?

• To key touch rather than by the hunt-and-peck method

• To hunt and peck rather than by the key touch method

• To use a mouse instead of a keyboard

• To use a touchscreen device

What does the term "posture" refer to in the context of typing?

• The speed at which a typist types.

• The way the typist sits; the way the typist's arms, wrists, fingers, legs, and feet are placed.

• The type of keyboard a typist uses.

• The number of words a typist can type per minute.

What does the term "Work Area" refer to?

• The space where you store your files

• The arrangement of the keyboard, copy, mouse, and other materials on a desk

• The area where you take breaks

• The place where you hold meetings

What are alphabetic keys on a keyboard?

• Number keys on the keyboard

• Function keys on the keyboard

• Letter keys on the keyboard

• Arrow keys on the keyboard

What does GWAM stand for?

• Gross Words A Minute

• General Words A Minute

• Great Words A Minute

• Gross Writing A Minute

What does the sign in the image indicate?

• A) Yield

• B) Go

• C) Stop

• D) Caution

Fingers in keying position are best described as

• curved

• straight

• semi-rigid

• upright

Posture is important to successful keying; the body should be well back in the chair with

• feet elevated

• the back fairly straight

• one arm higher than the other

• feet hanging loosely

When operating a keyboard, wrist should be

• touching the frame of the keyboard

• low but not touching the frame of the keyboard

• arched

• curved over keyboard