WorksheetsIntroduction to Keyboarding
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 8mins
According to the video you watched, which best describes proper keyboarding technique?
A set of guidelines to use when typing which will increase your typing speed
Finding whatever system works best for you to type as quickly as possible
What is the goal of proper keyboarding technique? (check all that apply)
Proficiency
Speed
Accuracy
Why is correct posture and wrist position important in keyboarding? (check all that apply
Correct posture and wrist position is important because my teacher said so
Correct posture and wrist position will improve my typing speed
Correct posture and wrist position isn't important
Correct posture and wrist position will improve my typing accuracy
Correct posture and wrist position will prevent stress or injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome
Which examples describe correct posture for keyboarding? (check all that apply)
You should lean slightly forward when typing with your knees bent at a 90 degree angle and your feet flat on the floor.
Sit however you feel most comfortable when typing. In fact, laying down is usually the most comfortable position to be in when typing.
When typing, your eyes should be on your keyboard at all times.
Your wrists should be slightly lifted up off the table when typing.
When typing, the screen should be eye height or slightly below eye height. Your eyes should be on the monitor or the paper you are typing from at all times.
What is the goal of learning proper keyboarding technique?
To type in whatever way works best for you at the time
To type at a smooth rhythm without looking at the keyboard
Where should your fingers rest for proper typing position?
On the middle row of keys
On the upper row of keys
On the lower row of keys
True or False: Each finger is responsible for specific keys on the keyboard
True
False
Which finger(s) should you use for the space bar?
The index finger (or pointer finger)
Any finger you want
Either the right or left thumb
