Data Entry & Keyboarding Skills

. What is the primary purpose of a keyboard in a computer?

• ·To display image

• To input data

• To store files

• To connect to the internet

Which of the following keys is used to delete the character to the left of the cursor?

• Enter key

• Space bar

• Backspace key

• Delete key

Which key is used to type in uppercase letters when activated?

• Alt key

• Shift key

• Caps Lock key

• Control key

In touch typing, which row is referred to as the 'Home Row'?

• First Row

• Second Row

• Third Row

• Fourth Row

What is the function of the ‘guide keys’ on a keyboard?

• To help the user navigate through a document

• To align the fingers for touch typing

• To perform special functions in programs

• To control the cursor's movement

Which software is commonly used for practicing touch typing?

• Word Processor

• Rapid Typing Tutor

• Graphic Design Software

• Spreadsheet Software

Which fingers are responsible for pressing the ‘q’ and ‘p’ keys in touch typing?

• Left little finger for ‘q’, Right little finger for ‘p’

• Left ring finger for ‘q’, Right middle finger for ‘p’

• Left middle finger for ‘q’, Right ring finger for ‘p’

• Left forefinger for ‘q’, Right forefinger for ‘p’

How should the monitor be positioned for correct typing ergonomics?

• At waist level

• Above eye level

• At eye level

• Below eye level

Which is the guide key on the numeric keypad, used to help position the fingers correctly?

• 4

• 7

• 5

• 9

If you are entering a large amount of numerical data into a spreadsheet, which part of the keyboard would be most efficient to use?

• Alphanumeric keys

• Numeric keypad

• Arrow keys

• Function keys