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WorksheetsUnit 1 Keyboarding Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
Imagine James is on a thrilling typing adventure, and he manages to type a whopping 550 characters in just 5 minutes during his typing quest. Can you guess his GWAM (Gross Words A Minute)?
110wpm
22wpm
11wpm
200wpm
Can you spot the character from the options below? Hint: It's not as straightforward as it seems!
r
2
*
All of the above
Can you guess how many standard keyboarding words are hidden in the phrase "sit up straight"? Hint: It's less than you think!
3
5
13
15
Ready to speed up your typing skills? 🚀 Which magical formula unlocks the secret to calculating your GWAM/WPM?
GWAM = Words typed/# of minutes
GWAM = Words typed/speed
GWAM = Words typed/5
GWAM = All characters and spaces/5
Imagine Brett is on a typing spree, hitting 200 words in just 4 minutes. Can you guess his blazing GWAM/WPM?
4
20
50
800
Unlock the secret to typing like a pro! What's the magic keystroke technique? Use (a)
any comfortable stroke
slow, deliberate strokes
slow, down and in motion
quick, snappy strokes
Imagine you're a world-class pianist! How would your fingers be positioned on those magical keys?
curved
straight
semi-rigid
upright
Imagine you're a typing wizard! When casting your spells (aka keying a copy), how should your magical hands and arms behave?
remain relatively stationary as each key is struck
move forward and back as each key is struck
move from side to side as each key is struck
be raised and lowered as each key is struck
Imagine you're setting up your dream workstation! Where should the copy be placed for optimal comfort and efficiency? (a)
to the right of the keyboard
directly in front of the keyboard
to the left of the keyboard
Ready to find out which finger is the true champion of the Enter key? Let's see if you can guess it right!
right pinky
left pinky
right middle finger
left middle finger
Guess what? The way a typist rocks their seat while jamming on the keyboard is known as:
Posture
Technique
Touch-Method
Alphabetic Keys
Ready to test your typing skills? What's the special form and keying style a pro typist uses to conquer the keyboard?
Posture
Technique
Touch-Method
Work Area
Let's have some fun! Can you guess? The most widely embraced keyboard layout is known as the QWERTY keyboard. Is that True or False?
True
False
What's the magical key that creates space between letters, allowing words to breathe and ideas to flourish?
Enter
Space bar
Caps Lock
Shift
Quick! Which letters are exclusively struck by the left hand's might?
A S D F
J K L ;
J I L O
N P U Y
Can you figure out which letters (a) are exclusively typed using the right hand? 🤔✨
A S D F
A R T W
J K L ;
B G Q T
What does Ergonomics really mean to you? Imagine this: You're setting up your dream workspace. What's the key ingredient? Is it:
A treasure chest filled with endless money, goods, or services
Your own personal garden or farm, right there in your office
A constant, buzzing flow of electric charge to power your gadgets
The perfect setup of equipment that molds to your every move, letting you work like a superhero
Let's have some fun! Can you guess which key your body should be aligned with?
F
Q
J
P
Imagine Sue, cozily perched in front of her computer, with her legs elegantly crossed at the ankles, perfectly centered before the screen. Her fingers are curved like a poised cat ready to pounce, and her elbows casually drape by her side. Which of Sue's keyboarding habits do you think needs a little tweak?
Legs crossed at the ankles
Body centered in front of the computer
Elbows naturally by her side
Fingers curved and upright
When you're in the zone, typing away, where should your gaze be fixed? Here's a hint: Pick the BEST answer to turbocharge your typing skills!
To impress your audience
To blaze through your typing like a pro
To avoid distractions
To never lose your spot in the document
