Typing Skills Flashcards
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A typist makes 6 errors while typing 300 words in 5 minutes. What is the net WPM?
Answer: 58.8 WPM
Gross is 60 WPM; subtracting 6 errors over 5 minutes (1.2/min) gives 58.8 net WPM.
Which fingers are responsible for the number row keys 4 and 5 in standard touch typing?
Answer: Both index fingers
The left index finger types 4 and 5 in standard finger placement.
What is the typical purpose of the Tab key when typing a formatted document?
Answer: Advance the cursor to a preset indentation stop
Tab moves the cursor forward to the next set tab stop for indentation.
In a five-minute typing test, why is a warm-up period often recommended beforehand?
Answer: To loosen the fingers and stabilize accuracy
Warming up loosens the fingers and helps stabilize speed and accuracy.
Which of the following is a sign of poor typing ergonomics that can cause strain?
Answer: Wrists bent sharply upward toward the keys
Sharply bent wrists strain the tendons and can cause repetitive injury.
When typing numeric data quickly, which keypad section do many typists prefer?
Answer: The numeric keypad on the right
The dedicated numeric keypad allows fast single-hand number entry.
What does 'keystroke per hour' (KPH) measure, often used for data-entry roles?
Answer: The number of individual key presses in an hour
KPH counts total individual key presses entered over one hour.