eSkill - eSkill Assessment Data Entry and Typing Questions and Answers

Question 1

In the context of data entry performance, what does the metric KPH typically measure?

Accepted Answer

The number of individual characters or numbers entered per hour.

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The average number of keywords processed per hour.

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The total number of files handled per hour.

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The speed of keyboard processing by the computer's hardware.

Question 2

A data entry clerk is tasked with entering 500 sales invoices into a new accounting system. The source documents are handwritten and occasionally difficult to read. Which of the following is the most effective method for ensuring the highest level of accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Using the double-entry verification method, where data is entered twice to check for discrepancies.

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Entering all invoices quickly first, then using spell-check to find errors.

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Typing at a slower pace to carefully read each invoice only once.

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Asking a supervisor to verbally read the invoice details while the clerk types.

Question 3

Which of the following is considered a best practice for efficiently entering large amounts of numerical data, such as financial figures or product codes?

Accepted Answer

Using the numeric keypad (10-key pad) and practicing touch typing on it.

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Using the number row at the top of the keyboard.

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Alternating between the number row and the numeric keypad.

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Speaking the numbers aloud while typing them to improve memory.

Question 4

You are entering customer addresses from scanned registration forms into a database. On one form, the postcode is smudged and illegible, and the field is mandatory. What is the most appropriate immediate action to take?

Accepted Answer

Enter a standard placeholder like 'ILLEGIBLE' or 'FLAG' and set the record aside for clarification according to company procedure.

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Leave the field blank and move to the next record.

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Make your best guess at the postcode based on the visible parts.

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Search for the customer's name online to try and find their address.

Question 5

In standard touch typing on a QWERTY keyboard, which keys constitute the 'home row' for the left hand?

Accepted Answer

A, S, D, F

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Q, W, E, R

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Z, X, C, V

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T, G, V, B

Question 6

When performing data entry in a web form or a database application with multiple fields, which keyboard key is most commonly used to efficiently move the cursor to the next input field without using the mouse?

Accepted Answer

The Tab key

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The Enter key

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The Spacebar

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The down Arrow key