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Class-IX Unit 2: Data Entry and Keyboarding Skills

(PART B)
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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 (=)

2. Which of the following is not an arrow key?


(a) top (^)
(b) down (↓)
(c) right (→)
(d) left (←)

3. Which of the following operation is not performed by a mouse?


(a) Left Click
(b) Right Click
(c) Middle Click
(d) Double 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.

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5. The lesson control panel can be used for______________.
(a) animation
(b) enable or disable sounds
(c) plain
(d) background

B. Fill in the blanks

1. A touch typist knows the location on the keyboard through muscle memory.
2. The typing speed is measured in (WPM) Words Per Minute .
3. Alphabets (A–Z) and numbers (0–9) are known as Alpha Numeric keys.
4. Del key deletes the character at the current cursor position.
5. A standard keyboard has 12 Function keys.
6. Numeric keypad is used to enter Numeric data.
7. Page Up key is used to shift the Cursor one page up.
8. Pressing the End key moves the cursor to the Last character of the line.
9. On numeric keypad ‘0’ is to be pressed by the right-hand thumb.
10. The numeric keypad has four columns and five rows.

C. State whether the statements given below are True or False.

1. The Alt key is always used with the other key. True
2. There are 5 arrow keys on the keyboard. False
3. The Backspace key is used to delete the character on the right to the cursor. False
4. Caps lock key is a toggle key. True
5. The control key is used in conjunction with other keys. True
6. Enter key is also known as Return key. True
7. The function keys have different meaning in different software. True
8. The keys ‘F’ and ‘J’ are known as guide keys. True
9. There are two Caps Lock keys on the keyboard. False
10. The mouse has two scroll buttons. False
11. Page Down key is used to move the cursor on next page. True
12. Pressing the Home Key, moves the cursor to the first character in the document.
False
13. On a numeric keypad, the number 8 is the guide key. False
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14. In Rapid typing tutor, the right input entered is denoted by yellow colour. False
15. In Rapid typing tutor, the right input entered in exceeding time frame is denoted
by Red colour. False

D. Short answer questions (50 words)


1. Discuss the various types of keys available on a computer keyboard.

Alphanumeric keys include A-Z and 0-9. Punctuation keys handle symbols like, . ; [ ]
{ } and math operators (+, -). The Alt, Ctrl, and Shift keys modify functions. Arrow
keys move the cursor, while Backspace and Delete remove characters. Caps Lock
toggles uppercase. Enter submits commands, Esc exits, and F1-F12 serve various
functions.

2. Differentiate between Home Keys and Guide Keys.

Home keys are the central keys where fingers rest (ASDF for left, JKL; for right).

Guide keys (F and J) have raised marks to help typists locate the home keys by
touch, ensuring correct finger placement and returning to the home keys after
typing.

3. What do you understand by Guide Keys? Name the Guide keys of a


(a) computer keyboard
(b) typewriter

Guide keys are special keys on a keyboard that have raised marks to help typists
position their fingers on the home keys without looking.

Guide keys for


(a) Computer keyboard: F and J
(b) Typewriter: F and J (similar to the computer keyboard)

4. Explain the role of typing ergonomics.


Typing ergonomics ensure comfort and efficiency by promoting proper posture,
hand positioning, and monitor placement. This reduces strain and fatigue, helping to
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maintain accuracy and speed. Key factors include correct sitting posture, forearm
and wrist alignment, appropriate screen distance, and optimal placement of
keyboard, mouse, and chair.

5. Why the use of various typing software is common now-a-days?

The use of typing software is common nowadays because it offers free, customized
lessons that help users learn typing efficiently. These programs improve speed and
accuracy through practice exercises, track progress, and are accessible to everyone,
making them an effective tool for mastering typing skills.

6. Mention the finger allocation of keys of the Bottom Row of computer keyboard.

Finger allocation of keys of the Bottom Row (first row) of computer keyboard:

Left Hand
LF RF MF IF IF
(Little (Ring (Middle (Index (Index
Finger) Finger) Finger) Finger) Finger)

Z X C V B

Right hand
IF IF MF RF (Ring LF (Little
(Index (Index (Middle Finger) Finger)
Finger) Finger) Finger)

N M , . (Full Stop) / (Slash)


(Comma)

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