Home Row Keys: Keyboarding Skills Quiz!
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This quiz will examine your keyboarding skills. It will measure your knowledge about the way you use the keyboard buttons while typing. A home row refers to the row of keys placed on the QWERTY layout keyboard using different fingers. Read the questions carefully and answer. Let's give it a try.
- 1.
Which is NOT a proper typing technique?
- A.
Feet are flat on the floor.
- B.
Back is straight.
- C.
Fingers curved on the homerow keys.
- D.
Eyes are down at the keyboard.
- E.
Wrist are parallel to the keyboard.
Correct Answer
D. Eyes are down at the keyboard.Explanation
This question is asking for the typing technique that is not proper. The given options include proper typing techniques such as having feet flat on the floor, maintaining a straight back, keeping fingers curved on the homerow keys, and having wrists parallel to the keyboard. However, the option "Eyes are down at the keyboard" is not a proper typing technique. When typing, it is important to keep the eyes focused on the screen rather than looking down at the keyboard to avoid errors and improve typing speed.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which are the homerow keys for the LEFT hand?
- A.
; l k j
- B.
H g j f
- C.
A s d f
- D.
A j s k
Correct Answer
C. A s d fExplanation
The homerow keys for the LEFT hand are "a s d f". These keys are located in the middle row of the keyboard and are meant to be the resting position for the fingers of the left hand. By placing the fingers on these keys, it allows for efficient and comfortable typing as the other fingers can easily reach the surrounding keys.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which are the home row keys for the RIGHT hand?
- A.
; l k j
- B.
G h f j
- C.
A s d f
- D.
A j s k
Correct Answer
A. ; l k jExplanation
The home row keys for the RIGHT hand are ; l k j. These keys are located in the middle row of the keyboard and are considered the base position for the fingers on the right hand. This position allows for efficient and comfortable typing as it aligns with the natural resting position of the fingers.Rate this question:
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- 4.
To "key a line" mean to ...
- A.
Type it.
- B.
Write it in cursive.
- C.
Memorize the line.
Correct Answer
A. Type it.Explanation
The correct answer is "Type it." To "key a line" means to input or enter the line of text by typing it on a keyboard, typically on a computer or typewriter. This involves physically pressing the keys to produce the characters on a screen or paper.Rate this question:
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- 5.
There are ____________ homerow keys.
- A.
4
- B.
6
- C.
8
- D.
10
Correct Answer
C. 8Explanation
The question is asking for the number of homerow keys. The homerow keys are the keys on a keyboard that are located in the middle row and are meant to be placed under the fingers when typing. In a standard QWERTY keyboard layout, there are 8 homerow keys, which are ASDF for the left hand and JKL; for the right hand. Therefore, the correct answer is 8.Rate this question:
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- 6.
To reach for the letter "O," you would use which finger?
- A.
"J" finger
- B.
"L" finger
- C.
"K" finger
- D.
"H" finger
Correct Answer
B. "L" fingerExplanation
The letter "O" is located on the right side of the keyboard, so you would use your "L" finger to reach it. The "L" finger is typically used for typing letters on the right side of the keyboard.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which program do we use to create our lessons?
- A.
Microsoft PowerPoint
- B.
Microsoft Publisher
- C.
Microsoft Excel
- D.
Microsoft Word
Correct Answer
D. Microsoft WordExplanation
Microsoft Word is the program that we use to create our lessons. It is a widely used word processing software that allows users to create and edit documents. With its features such as formatting options, templates, and collaboration tools, Word provides a suitable platform for creating comprehensive and visually appealing lessons. PowerPoint is mainly used for creating presentations, Publisher for designing publications, and Excel for data analysis and spreadsheet tasks. However, Word is the most suitable program for creating lesson materials.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The “u” key and the “m” key are struck by the:
- A.
right index finger
- B.
Right middle finger
- C.
right ring finger
- D.
Right pinky finger
Correct Answer
A. right index fingerExplanation
The correct answer is right index finger. The "u" key and the "m" key are both located on the right side of the keyboard, and the index finger is responsible for striking keys on that side.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The “g” key is struck by the:
- A.
Left index finger
- B.
Left middle finger.
- C.
left ring finger
- D.
left pinky finger
Correct Answer
A. Left index fingerExplanation
The "g" key is located on the left side of the keyboard, closer to the left hand. The left index finger is responsible for striking keys on the left side of the keyboard, including the "g" key. The left index finger is typically used for pressing keys in the middle row of the keyboard, and the "g" key falls within this row. Therefore, the left index finger is the correct answer for striking the "g" key.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The “y” key is struck by the:
- A.
Right index finger
- B.
Right middle finger.
- C.
Right ring finger
- D.
Right pinky finger
Correct Answer
A. Right index fingerExplanation
The "y" key is struck by the right index finger.Rate this question:
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