Senior Typist Exam Typing Skills 4

Question 1

A typist makes 6 errors while typing 300 words in 5 minutes. What is the net WPM?

Accepted Answer

58.8 WPM

Answer

Gross is 60 WPM; subtracting 6 errors over 5 minutes (1.2/min) gives 58.8 net WPM.

Question 2

Which fingers are responsible for the number row keys 4 and 5 in standard touch typing?

Accepted Answer

Both index fingers

Answer

The left index finger types 4 and 5 in standard finger placement.

Question 3

What is the typical purpose of the Tab key when typing a formatted document?

Accepted Answer

Advance the cursor to a preset indentation stop

Answer

Tab moves the cursor forward to the next set tab stop for indentation.

Question 4

In a five-minute typing test, why is a warm-up period often recommended beforehand?

Accepted Answer

To loosen the fingers and stabilize accuracy

Answer

Warming up loosens the fingers and helps stabilize speed and accuracy.

Question 5

Which of the following is a sign of poor typing ergonomics that can cause strain?

Accepted Answer

Wrists bent sharply upward toward the keys

Answer

Sharply bent wrists strain the tendons and can cause repetitive injury.

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