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1. What is a touch typist?

Answer – A touch typist is someone who types without looking at the keyboard.
Muscle memory helps the user remember where the keys are available. Touch
typists position their fingers in the center of the row and know which finger to
move and how much to move it in order to reach any key.

2. Discuss the various types of keys available on a computer keyboard.

Answer – The various types of keys available on a keyboard are –


a. Alphanumeric keys – The entire alphabet (A-Z) as well as numerals (0-9)
are available on the keyboard.

b. Punctuation keys – All of the punctuation keys, such as the comma (,),
period (. ), semicolon (;), brackets ([]), and parenthesis ( ) and so on.

c. Alt Key – The Alt key stands for Alternate key, functions similarly to a
second control key.

d. Arrow keys – The cursor can be moved up (), down (), right (), or left ()
with the four arrow keys.

e. Shift or Alt keys – To move the cursor in multiple positions at the same
time.

f. Backspace key – Deletes the character just to the left of the cursor and
moves the cursor to that position.

g. Caps Lock key – It’s a toggle key that changes all alphabetic characters to
uppercase when pressed.

h. Ctrl key – The control key is used in conjunction with other keys to produce
control characters.

i. Delete key – The Del key deletes the character or chosen item at the
current cursor position, but it does not move the pointer.

j. Enter key or Return key – It’s used to type commands or move the pointer
to the next line’s beginning.
k. Esc key – To send special codes to devices and exit (or escape) from
applications and tasks, press the Escape key.

l. Function keys – F1 through F12 are special keys. Depending on whatever


software is running, these keys have distinct meanings.

3. What is numeric Keypad?

Answer – When entering large amounts of numeric data, a numeric keypad is


used. This keypad functions similarly to a calculator. It is usually found on the
right side of the computer keyboard.

4. Differentiate between Home Keys and Guide Keys.

Answer –
Home Key – Home keys for the left hand are ASDF, and home keys for the
right hand are (semi-colon) LKJ.
Guide Key – The keys ‘F’ and ‘J’ on a computer keyboard are known as left
and right hand guide keys, respectively.

6. Explain the role of typing ergonomics.

Answer – The logistic support for efficient and effective typewriting is provided
by typing ergonomics. It is critical to achieve and maintain precision and
speed.

The elements that are considered are listed below.

a. Sitting posture – Sit upright and slightly bend your neck forward while
using the computer keyboard.

b. Position of hands – Place your hands down and your forearms at a level
with the keyboard.

c. Monitor placement – While working on the monitor, avoid bending your


neck and keep the screen’s upper border at eye level.

d. Mouse and Keyboard placement – Keep the keyboard and mouse at


about a 20-centimeter spacing apart to provide smooth and effortless
keyboard use.

e. Chair and table placement – Adjust the height of your computer chair and
table to your liking.
f. Placement of matter to be typed – Place the content to be typed on the
left or right side of the keyboard, preferably on a slanted Copy Holder.

7. Why the use of various typing software is common now-a-days?

Answer – There is a lot of free software available that is tailored to help you
learn typing quickly and successfully. Benefit of typing software is we can
learn typing easily in the home, for jobs prospective also typing software will
help you.

8. Mention the finger allocation of keys of the Bottom Row of computer


keyboard.

Answer – Mastering typewriting skills entails gaining the essential knowledge


and expertise of keyboard operation through proper finger positioning. Place
four of each hand’s fingers on the Home Keys. The forefingers (Index Finger)
of the left and right hands control the last two keys on the second row, ‘g’ and
‘h.’

9. Give some successful keyboarding tips?

Answer – For good keyboarding techniques, keep the following elements in


mind.

• Use a light touch and avoid putting too much pressure on the
keys.
• When typing, keep your fingertips on the Home row.
• Allow your fingertips to naturally fall on the keys, resting on top of
the next key in the same horizontal row.
• As soon as you press a key, release it as soon as possible.
Holding the key down over an extended period of time causes the
same character to be typed repeatedly.
• When practising, don’t look at the keyboard.
• Press the keys in a rhythmic pattern with equal intervals of time.
• Only use the fingers that have been assigned to the keys.
• Pronounce the character on the key slowly while pressing it.
• Don’t put yourself under any mental strain when typing.
• Comfortable typing ergonomics
• Be patient if you make a mistake at the beginning.
• Strike a balance between speed and accuracy, as they are both
critical. Don’t let speed get in the way of accuracy.
• To master the computer keyboard, practice typing words,
sentences, passages, and figures without looking at the keyboard
on a regular basis.
10. What are the color indication in a typing tutor software?

Answer – The following is the colour code –

• Green letters indicate right inputs.


• Yellow letters denote right inputs that are longer than the
permissible timeframe.
• Wrong inputs within the permissible timeframe are indicated by
red letters.
• Orange letters denote incorrect inputs that also exceed the
permitted timeframe (worst case scenario).

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