CTB - Clerical Test Battery Typing and Keyboarding Skills Questions and Answers Flashcards
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In touch typing, which finger rests on the letter 'J' as its home position?
Answer: Right index finger
The letter J is the home row position for the right index finger on a QWERTY keyboard.
Which keyboard shortcut is used to undo the last action in most Windows applications?
Answer: Ctrl+Z
Ctrl+Z is the universal shortcut to undo the most recent action in most applications.
What is 'net WPM' in a typing evaluation?
Answer: Words per minute minus error penalties
Net WPM is gross WPM minus error penalties, reflecting both speed and accuracy.
A typist achieves 65 gross WPM with 3 errors per minute. What is her net WPM?
Answer: 62
Net WPM = 65 − 3 = 62, deducting one word per error.
Which key moves the cursor to the beginning of the current line?
Answer: Home
The Home key moves the cursor to the beginning of the current line in most text editors.
What does the Backspace key do in a text document?
Answer: Deletes the character before the cursor
The Backspace key deletes the character immediately to the left of the cursor.
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