Typing Skills Quiz Learning to Type

Why is learning to type considered an important skill?

• It helps you get your work done faster.

• It is only useful for playing games.

• It is not needed in school.

• It is only important for artists.

What is one benefit of learning to type properly?

• Your typing speed will get slower.

• You will make more errors when typing.

• Your typing speed will get faster.

• You will type essays and reports slower.

How does learning to type properly affect error rates?

• You will make more errors when typing.

• You will make fewer errors when typing.

• Errors will remain the same.

• Errors will double.

How does learning to type properly affect concentration?

• You will be able to concentrate better.

• You will become more distracted.

• You will need more breaks.

• You will become more forgetful.

Which of the following is NOT a home row key?

• A

• S

• G

• ;

What is the position of the semicolon (;) key on the home row?

• Next to the 'L' key

• Next to the 'A' key

• Next to the 'S' key

• Next to the 'D' key

Which of the following is a correct pair of home row keys?

• Q and W

• A and S

• Z and X

• T and Y

What is the primary function of the "Enter" key as shown in the diagram?

• To delete text

• To move to the next line or execute a command

• To capitalize letters

• To open a new window

Where should your feet be when you are typing?

• Hanging in the air

• Crossed under the chair

• Flat on the floor

• On the desk

What is the effect of extra air in your lungs before a test?

• It helps calm your nerves

• It makes you dizzy

• It makes you anxious

• It makes you sleepy