Keyboarding
Number
#2
A repeated word is counted as ___
1 error
A repeated word is counted as ____
1 error
If a word has three incorrect letters, count ____
1 error
Pound
2#
To compute your typing speed in wpm, the GDP software counts every ___ strokes, including spaces, as 1 "word"
5
Correct position at the keyboard enables you to type with greater speed and accuracy and with less ____
Fatigue
Press ___ to delete a character to the left of the insertion point
backspace
When typing copy from textbook, keep your eyes mainly on the ___
copy
Press ___ to delete a character to the right of the insertion point
delete
___ will decrease as you become familiar with the keyboard
errors
Keep your ___ on the copy most of time while typing
eyes
Press the shift key to move the insertion point to the beginning of a new line
false
Press the sift key to move the insertion point to the beginning of a new line
false
Press the tab key 2 types to insert 1 blank line between typed lines
false
Space 0 times between initials in a person's name
false
Space 2 times after a period following an abbreviation
false
Place both hands behind your ____, and slowly stretch your upper body backward
head
Curve your fingers naturally over the ___ position, with the back of your hands at the same angle as the keyboard
home-row
Roll your shoulders forward in a ___ circle
large
Position your chair sot hat your upper and lower legs form a greater-than- ___ and your lower back is supported, with your knees slightly lower than your hips
ninety
A letter or word ___ or ____ is counted as an error
omitted, repeated
Perform ___ exercise from each group, hold each position for ___seconds, and repeat each exercise ___times
one, three, three
Anchor the J finger at home while you press the ___ key to capitalize letters on the left half of the keyboard
right shift
The skill building portion of each lesson includes a variety of drills to individualize your keyboarding ___ and ____ development
speed, accuracy
Immediately after typing any key, return fingers to the home-row position
true
Space 1 time after a semicolon following a word except at the end of a paragraph
true
The backspace key deletes the last character you typed
true
To capitalize letters on the left half of the keyboard, press and hold down the right shift key while you press the letter key with the left hand
true
While typing, keep your feet flat on the flood
true
While typing, keep your wrists straight and low, but not resting on the keyboard
true
Straight-copy skill is measured in ____
words per minute (wpm)