Typing Skills Flashcards
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Which key is used in combination with a letter to produce a capital letter for a single keystroke?
Answer: Shift
The Shift key capitalizes a single letter when held with that letter.
A senior typist types 60 WPM. Approximately how long will it take to type a 900-word document?
Answer: 15 minutes
900 divided by 60 WPM equals 15 minutes.
Which finger strikes the spacebar in standard touch typing technique?
Answer: Either thumb
The spacebar is pressed with either thumb, commonly the dominant one.
What is the standard line spacing referred to as 'double spacing' in document formatting?
Answer: 2.0
Double spacing corresponds to a line spacing value of 2.0.
When proofreading typed copy, which method best catches transposition errors like 'teh' for 'the'?
Answer: Reading the text slowly word by word
Reading slowly word by word helps spot small transposed letters.
Which keyboard shortcut typically moves the cursor to the beginning of the current line?
Answer: Home
The Home key moves the cursor to the start of the line.
Why is consistent rhythm important when building typing speed?
Answer: It produces steady, even keystrokes that reduce errors
A steady rhythm yields even keystrokes and fewer mistakes.