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  1. What keyboard shortcut is used to COPY selected text in Windows?

    Answer: Ctrl + C

    Ctrl + C copies the selected text or object to the clipboard without removing it from the original location.

  2. Which practice most improves long-term typing speed and accuracy?

    Answer: Practicing touch typing with proper finger placement

    Touch typing with correct finger placement on the home row builds muscle memory, improving both speed and accuracy over time.

  3. A data entry clerk must enter Social Security Numbers. Which format is standard?

    Answer: 123-45-6789

    The standard US Social Security Number format uses hyphens: XXX-XX-XXXX.

  4. What does GWAM stand for in keyboarding assessments?

    Answer: Gross Words A Minute

    GWAM stands for Gross Words A Minute and measures total words typed before deducting for errors.

  5. When entering dates in a federal database, which format is most commonly required?

    Answer: Month/Day/Year (MM/DD/YYYY)

    US federal and government databases typically use the MM/DD/YYYY date format as the standard.

  6. What is the primary purpose of proofreading data after entry?

    Answer: To verify the entered data matches the source document

    Proofreading data entry ensures the information typed into the system accurately reflects the original source document.