Information Technology
Class-9
Part-B
Unit-2 Data Entry and Keyboard Skills
A. Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Which of the following is not a key for punctuation marks?
a. comma b. period c. semicolon d. equal sign
Answer: Equal sign
2. Which of the following is not an arrow key?
a. top b. down c. right d. left
Answer: top
3. Which of the following operations is not performed by a mouse?
a. Left click b. Right click c. Middle click d. Double click
Answer: Middle click
4. In the Rapid typing tutor, which of the following is not true?
a. Green letters denote right inputs
b. Yellow letters stand for right inputs in extra time.
c. Red letters denote wrong inputs within time.
d. Orange letters indicate wrong inputs with in time.
Answer: Orange letters indicate wrong inputs with in time.
5. The lesson control panel can be used for _________.
a. animation b. enable or disable sounds c.plain d. background
Answer: Enable or disable sounds
B. Fill in the blanks:
1. A touch typist knows the location on the keyboard through_____ memory.
Answer: Muscle
2. The typing speed is measured in _____________.
Answer: WPM
3. Letters A-Z and numbers 0-9 are known as ___________ keys.
Answer: Alphanumeric
4. Del key deletes the character at the __________ cursor positon.
Answer: Right
5. A standard keyboard has ______________ function keys.
Answer: 12
6. Numeric keypad is used to enter ___________ data.
Answer: Numerical
7. Page up key is used to shift the __________ one page up.
Answer: Cursor or
8. Pressing the end key moves the cursor to the _______ character of the line.
Answer: last
9. On numeric keypad '0' is to be pressed by the __________ thumb.
Answer: Right hand
10. The numeric keypad has ________ columns and __________ rows.
Answer: 4 and 5
C. State T for true F for false:
1. The Alt key is always used with the other key.
Answer: T
2. There are 5 arrow keys on the keyboard.
Answer: F
3. The backspace key is used to delete the character on the right to the cursor.
Answer: F
4. Caps lock key is a toggle key.
Answer: T
5. The control key is used in conjunction with other keys.
Answer: T
6. Enter key is also known as return key.
Answer: T
7. The function keys have different meaning in different software.
Answer: T
8. The keys F and J are known as guide keys.
Answer: T
9. There are two caps lock keys on the keyboard.
Answer: F
10. The mouse has two scroll buttons.
Answer: F
11. Page Down key is used to move the cursor on next page.
Answer: T
12. Pressing the home key, moves the cursor to the first character in the document.
Answer: T
13. On a numeric keypad, the number 8 is the guide key.
Answer: F
14. In Rapid typing tutor, the right input entered is denoted by yellow color.
Answer: F
15. In Rapid typing tutor, the right input entered in exceeding time frame is denoted by Red color.
Answer: T
D. Answer the following:
1. Discuss the various types of keys available on a computer keyboard.
Answer: Various types of keys available on a computer keyboard:
1. Alphanumeric keys: These keys include the letter, number, punctuation and symbol keys found on a traditional typewriter.
2. Control keys: These keys are used alone or in combination with other keys to perform certain actions.
3. Function keys: The function keys are used to perform specific tasks.
4. Navigation keys: These keys are used for moving around in documents or webpages and editing text.
5. Numeric keypad: The numeric keypad is handy for entering numbers quickly.
2. Differentiate between home keys and guide keys.
Answer: Home keys are the primary resting position for your fingers, while guide keys help you quickly return to the home row.
Home keys: These are the keys where your fingers rest when you are not typing. The home keys for your left and are A,S,D, and F and for your right hand, they are J,K, L and ;.
Guide keys: These keys help you find the home keys without looking at the keyboard. the F and J keys on a QWERTY keyboard have small bumps to help you find the home row by touch.
3. What do you understand by Guide keys? Name the guide keys of a
a. computer keyboard
b. typewriter
Answer: Guide keys: These keys help you find the home keys without looking at the keyboard. the F and J keys on a QWERTY keyboard have small bumps to help you find the home row by touch.
Guide keys on keyboard: F and J, and 5 on numeric keypad.
Guide keys on Typewriter: Space bar, Shift key, Enter key and arrow keys.
4. Explain the role of typing ergonomics.
Answer: Typing ergonomics is the science of preventing injuries by ensuring that your body is properly positioned while typing at a computer. The goal of typing ergonomics is to reduce the strain and stress on your joints and muscles, and to help you avoid injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinits.
5. Why is the use of various typing software common now a days?
Answer: Typing software is commonly used for a variety of reasons, including:
Learning: Typing software can help users learn to type efficiently and effectively. Some software is free and open source, and includes games to make learning fun.
Professional and educational tasks: Typing is a foundational skill for many professional and educational tasks. Using the right software can help students prepare for the modern workforce.
Security: Typing software can help protect users from having there confidential credentials stolen.
6. Mention the finger allocation of keys of the bottom row of computer keyboard.
Answer: The finger allocation for the bottom row of a QWERTY keyboard is as follows:
* Left pinky: Z
* Left ring finger: X
* Left middle finger: C
* Left index finger: V,B
* Right index finger: N,M
* Right middle finger: ,comma
* Right ring finger: . period
* Right pinky: / slash
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