8th Grade Unit 2 Lesson 04 Quiz

Mario plans to double his keyboarding practice time and decides to invest in a new chair and a footrest for under his desk. How will these improve his typing?

• They will help him use the correct fingers to type.
• They will improve his posture.
• They will help him learn the layout of the keyboard.
• They will make it difficult to practice for very long.

Maria wants to improve the accuracy of her typing. To do that, she will need to _____.

• type with just her index fingers
• get an updated keyboard
• type more quickly
• make fewer mistakes

Posture and proper finger placement help both speed and accuracy in keyboarding.

• TRUE
• FALSE

QWERTY IS the most common type of keyboard _____.

• testing device
• manufacturer
• layout
• technique

Tyler is taking a class to learn how to type on his computer quickly and accurately. What is the class MOST likely called?

• File Management Basics
• Intro to Troubleshooting
• Saving Time With Keyboard Shortcuts
• Keyboarding 101

What two factors are used to evaluate a typist’s performance?

• speed and accuracy
• posture and position
• posture and accuracy
• speed and position

When a person’s fingers are properly positioned on a keyboard, they are resting on the _____ row.

• top
• function
• home
• bottom

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of maintaining proper posture while typing?

• Reduced risk of injury

• Increased typing speed

• Improved accuracy

• Faster computer processing

To enhance typing speed, one should focus on _____.

• using only one hand

• memorizing keyboard shortcuts

• practicing regularly

• avoiding the use of the spacebar

What is the primary purpose of the 'home row' on a keyboard?

• To serve as a resting place for fingers

• To increase the lifespan of the keyboard

• To store frequently used files

• To improve internet connectivity