SS3 First Term Typewriting Past Questions And Answers
Question: What is the standard typing speed for a proficient typist?
A) 30 words per minute
B) 60 words per minute
C) 90 words per minute
D) 120 words per minute
Answer: C) 90 words per minute
Question: Which finger is responsible for pressing the “Enter” key on a standard keyboard?
A) Index finger
B) Middle finger
C) Ring finger
D) Pinky finger
Answer: D) Pinky finger
Question: In touch typing, what is the recommended posture for a typist?
A) Leaning forward
B) Slouching
C) Sitting upright
D) Crossing legs
Answer: C) Sitting upright
Question: What is the purpose of the “Home Row” keys in touch typing?
A) To start a new line
B) To navigate the cursor
C) To rest the fingers
D) To capitalize letters
Answer: C) To rest the fingers
Question: Which keyboarding technique is most efficient for minimizing errors?
A) Hunt and peck
B) Two-finger typing
C) Touch typing
D) Random key pressing
Answer: C) Touch typing
Question: What is the function of the “Backspace” key on a keyboard?
A) Moves the cursor to the beginning of a line
B) Deletes the character to the left of the cursor
C) Creates a space between words
D) Indents the text
Answer: B) Deletes the character to the left of the cursor
Question: Which finger is responsible for pressing the “Spacebar” key?
A) Thumb
B) Index finger
C) Pinky finger
D) Middle finger
Answer: A) Thumb
Question: What is the primary purpose of touch typing?
A) Increasing typing speed
B) Reducing errors
C) Enhancing finger strength
D) Playing typing games
Answer: B) Reducing errors
Question: Which key is used to capitalize a single letter while touch typing?
A) Caps Lock
B) Shift
C) Control
D) Alt
Answer: B) Shift
Question: In touch typing, what is the correct finger placement for the letter “J”?
A) Index finger
B) Middle finger
C) Ring finger
D) Pinky finger
Answer: B) Middle finger
Question: What is the purpose of the “Tab” key on a keyboard?
A) Indents the text
B) Deletes characters
C) Moves the cursor to the next line
D) Types a space
Answer: A) Indents the text
Question: Which finger is responsible for the letter “A” in touch typing?
A) Index finger
B) Middle finger
C) Ring finger
D) Pinky finger
Answer: A) Index finger
Question: What does the “Ctrl + Z” keyboard shortcut do?
A) Copies selected text
B) Undoes the last action
C) Pastes copied text
D) Cuts selected text
Answer: B) Undoes the last action
Question: Which keyboard row contains the function keys (F1-F12)?
A) QWERTY row
B) Numeric row
C) Function row
D) Spacebar row
Answer: C) Function row
Question: What is the purpose of the “Esc” key on a keyboard?
A) Opens the Start menu
B) Closes active windows
C) Cancels or exits a function
D) Types the letter “E”
Answer: C) Cancels or exits a function
Question: Which finger is responsible for the letter “L” in touch typing?
A) Index finger
B) Middle finger
C) Ring finger
D) Pinky finger
Answer: B) Middle finger
Question: What does the “Ctrl + C” keyboard shortcut do?
A) Cuts selected text
B) Copies selected text
C) Pastes copied text
D) Undoes the last action
Answer: B) Copies selected text
Question: Which key is used to delete characters to the right of the cursor in touch typing?
A) Backspace
B) Delete
C) Enter
D) Shift
Answer: B) Delete
Question: What is the purpose of the “Num Lock” key on a keyboard?
A) Locks the numeric keys for data entry
B) Activates the number row
C) Changes the font size
D) Enters mathematical symbols
Answer: A) Locks the numeric keys for data entry
Question: Which finger is responsible for the letter “P” in touch typing?
A) Index finger
B) Middle finger
C) Ring finger
D) Pinky finger
Answer: C) Ring finger.
