Mastering Keyboard Skills

What is touch typing?

• A typing style that focuses on using only one hand.

• A technique that involves typing with the fingers resting on the keyboard.

• Touch typing is a typing technique that allows a person to type without looking at the keyboard.

• A method of typing that requires constant eye contact with the screen.

Name one benefit of touch typing.

• Increased typing speed and accuracy.

• Enhanced verbal communication abilities.

• Reduced need for computer usage.

• Improved handwriting skills.

Which fingers are used for the home row keys?

• Thumbs and index fingers

• The fingers used are: left hand (pinky, ring, middle, index) and right hand (index, middle, ring, pinky).

• Only the index fingers

• All fingers except the pinkies

What is the purpose of keyboard shortcuts?

• To improve efficiency and speed in performing tasks.

• To replace the need for a mouse entirely.

• To make typing more difficult.

• To create complex documents easily.

Give an example of a common keyboard shortcut for copy.

• Shift + C

• Control + V

• Alt + C

• Control + C (Windows) / Command + C (Mac)

What is the keyboard shortcut for pasting text?

• Ctrl + C

• Alt + V

• Ctrl + V (Windows) / Command + V (macOS)

• Shift + V

How can you format text to bold in most word processors?

• Highlight the text and press Ctrl + U

• Select the text and use Ctrl + I

• Select the text and use Ctrl + B or click the 'B' icon.

• Right-click and choose 'Format as Bold'

What is the keyboard shortcut for undoing an action?

• Ctrl + Y (Windows) / Command + Y (Mac)

• Alt + U (Windows) / Option + U (Mac)

• Ctrl + Z (Windows) / Command + Z (Mac)

• Shift + Z (Windows) / Shift + Z (Mac)

Explain the concept of keyboard accessibility features.

• Keyboard accessibility features enable users to navigate and interact with applications using only a keyboard, ensuring inclusivity for those with mobility impairments.

• Keyboard accessibility features are primarily used for gaming applications.

• These features allow users to customize their keyboard layout for personal preference.

• Keyboard accessibility features are only for visually impaired users.

What is the purpose of sticky keys?

• The purpose of Sticky Keys is to assist users with disabilities in using keyboard shortcuts more easily.

• To increase the speed of keyboard input.

• To disable all keyboard shortcuts.

• To enable voice commands for typing.