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Unit 1 Keyboarding Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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)?

a)

110wpm

b)

22wpm

c)

11wpm

d)

200wpm

2.

Can you spot the character from the options below? Hint: It's not as straightforward as it seems!

a)

r

b)

2

c)

*

d)

All of the above

3.

Can you guess how many standard keyboarding words are hidden in the phrase "sit up straight"? Hint: It's less than you think!

a)

3

b)

5

c)

13

d)

15

4.

Ready to speed up your typing skills? 🚀 Which magical formula unlocks the secret to calculating your GWAM/WPM?

a)

GWAM = Words typed/# of minutes

b)

GWAM = Words typed/speed

c)

GWAM = Words typed/5

d)

GWAM = All characters and spaces/5

5.

Imagine Brett is on a typing spree, hitting 200 words in just 4 minutes.  Can you guess his blazing GWAM/WPM?

a)

4

b)

20

c)

50

d)

800

6.

Unlock the secret to typing like a pro! What's the magic keystroke technique? Use (a)  

Choose from the below words

any comfortable stroke

slow, deliberate strokes

slow, down and in motion

quick, snappy strokes

7.

Imagine you're a world-class pianist! How would your fingers be positioned on those magical keys?

a)

curved

b)

straight

c)

semi-rigid

d)

upright

8.

Imagine you're a typing wizard! When casting your spells (aka keying a copy), how should your magical hands and arms behave?

a)

remain relatively stationary as each key is struck

b)

move forward and back as each key is struck

c)

move from side to side as each key is struck

d)

be raised and lowered as each key is struck

9.

Imagine you're setting up your dream workstation! Where should the copy be placed for optimal comfort and efficiency? (a)  

Choose from the below words

to the right of the keyboard

directly in front of the keyboard

to the left of the keyboard

10.

Ready to find out which finger is the true champion of the Enter key? Let's see if you can guess it right!

a)

right pinky

b)

left pinky

c)

right middle finger

d)

left middle finger

11.

Guess what? The way a typist rocks their seat while jamming on the keyboard is known as:

a)

Posture

b)

Technique

c)

Touch-Method

d)

Alphabetic Keys

12.

Ready to test your typing skills? What's the special form and keying style a pro typist uses to conquer the keyboard?

a)

Posture

b)

Technique

c)

Touch-Method

d)

Work Area

13.

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?

a)

True

b)

False

14.

What's the magical key that creates space between letters, allowing words to breathe and ideas to flourish?

a)

Enter

b)

Space bar

c)

Caps Lock

d)

Shift

15.

Quick! Which letters are exclusively struck by the left hand's might?

a)

A S D F

b)

J K L ;

c)

J I L O

d)

N P U Y

16.

Can you figure out which letters (a)   are exclusively typed using the right hand? 🤔✨

Choose from the below words

A S D F

A R T W

J K L ;

B G Q T

17.

What does Ergonomics really mean to you? Imagine this: You're setting up your dream workspace. What's the key ingredient? Is it:

a)

A treasure chest filled with endless money, goods, or services

b)

Your own personal garden or farm, right there in your office

c)

A constant, buzzing flow of electric charge to power your gadgets

d)

The perfect setup of equipment that molds to your every move, letting you work like a superhero

18.

Let's have some fun! Can you guess which key your body should be aligned with?

a)

F

b)

Q

c)

J

d)

P

19.

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?

a)

Legs crossed at the ankles

b)

Body centered in front of the computer

c)

Elbows naturally by her side

d)

Fingers curved and upright

20.

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!

a)

To impress your audience

b)

To blaze through your typing like a pro

c)

To avoid distractions

d)

To never lose your spot in the document