SS1 First Term Typewriting Past Questions And Answers
20 Typewriting questions for SS1 First Term:
Question: What is the standard typing speed measured in words per minute (wpm)?
a) 50 wpm
b) 75 wpm
c) 100 wpm
d) 120 wpm
Answer: c) 100 wpm
Question: Which finger is used to press the “Enter” key?
a) Index finger
b) Middle finger
c) Ring finger
d) Pinky finger
Answer: a) Index finger
Question: What is the purpose of the backspace key on a keyboard?
a) Move the cursor to the beginning of a line
b) Delete the character to the right of the cursor
c) Insert a space between characters
d) Bold the selected text
Answer: b) Delete the character to the right of the cursor
Question: In touch typing, which finger is responsible for pressing the letter “A”?
a) Index finger of the left hand
b) Middle finger of the left hand
c) Ring finger of the left hand
d) Pinky finger of the left hand
Answer: a) Index finger of the left hand
Question: What is the correct posture for sitting while typing?
a) Slouched back
b) Leaning forward
c) Straight back with feet flat on the floor
d) Cross-legged
Answer: c) Straight back with feet flat on the floor
Question: Which key is used to capitalize a single letter?
a) Caps Lock
b) Shift
c) Ctrl
d) Alt
Answer: b) Shift
Question: What does the term “WPM” stand for in typing?
a) Words Per Minute
b) White Paper Margin
c) World Printing Mode
d) Word Processing Module
Answer: a) Words Per Minute
Question: Which finger is responsible for pressing the letter “L” in touch typing?
a) Index finger of the left hand
b) Middle finger of the left hand
c) Ring finger of the left hand
d) Pinky finger of the left hand
Answer: b) Middle finger of the left hand
Question: What is the primary function of the spacebar on a keyboard?
a) Move the cursor to the beginning of a line
b) Insert a space between characters
c) Delete the character to the right of the cursor
d) Save the document
Answer: b) Insert a space between characters
Question: Which finger is used to press the “Shift” key?
a) Index finger
b) Middle finger
c) Ring finger
d) Pinky finger
Answer: d) Pinky finger
Question: What is the home row in touch typing?
a) ASDF JKL;
b) QWERTY
c) ZXCVBNM
d) UIOJKL
Answer: a) ASDF JKL;
Question: Which key is used to create a new line without starting a new paragraph?
a) Enter
b) Shift
c) Tab
d) Spacebar
Answer: a) Enter
Question: Which finger is responsible for pressing the letter “G” in touch typing?
a) Index finger of the left hand
b) Middle finger of the left hand
c) Ring finger of the left hand
d) Pinky finger of the left hand
Answer: a) Index finger of the left hand
Question: What is the correct hand position for touch typing?
a) Hands on the desk
b) Hands above the keyboard
c) Hands on the home row
d) Hands crossed
Answer: c) Hands on the home row
Question: Which key is used to undo the last action in many word processing programs?
a) Ctrl + Z
b) Ctrl + X
c) Ctrl + C
d) Ctrl + V
Answer: a) Ctrl + Z
Question: What does the term “QWERTY” refer to in keyboarding?
a) A typing technique
b) A keyboard layout
c) A speed typing exercise
d) A keyboard shortcut
Answer: b) A keyboard layout
Question: Which finger is responsible for pressing the letter “H” in touch typing?
a) Index finger of the left hand
b) Middle finger of the left hand
c) Ring finger of the left hand
d) Pinky finger of the left hand
Answer: b) Middle finger of the left hand
Question: What is the purpose of the Tab key on a keyboard?
a) Insert a space between characters
b) Move the cursor to the next tab stop
c) Delete the character to the right of the cursor
d) Save the document
Answer: b) Move the cursor to the next tab stop
Question: Which finger is responsible for pressing the letter “Y” in touch typing?
a) Index finger of the left hand
b) Middle finger of the left hand
c) Ring finger of the left hand
d) Pinky finger of the left hand
Answer: c) Ring finger of the left hand
Question: What is the purpose of the Ctrl key on a keyboard?
a) Capitalize letters
b) Create a new line
c) Control various keyboard shortcuts
d) Insert a space between characters
Answer: c) Control various keyboard shortcuts.
