WPM Accuracy and Error Correction 2

Question 1

Why should typists avoid looking at the keyboard to improve accuracy?

Accepted Answer

It breaks the reading-to-typing workflow, increasing errors

Answer

Looking away from the source text to check the keyboard disrupts the flow and increases omission and substitution errors.

Question 2

What is the 'double-space' error common in typing?

Accepted Answer

Accidentally inserting two spaces between words

Answer

A double-space error occurs when two spaces are accidentally inserted between words instead of one.

Question 3

How does proofreading immediately after typing help reduce net error count?

Accepted Answer

It allows correction of mistakes before submission

Answer

Proofreading allows you to catch and correct errors before the final submission, improving net WPM.

Question 4

What does 'omission error' mean in the context of typing?

Accepted Answer

Skipping a required character entirely

Answer

An omission error occurs when a required character is completely left out while typing (e.g., 'wen' instead of 'when').

Question 5

Which typing drill is most effective for reducing substitution errors (wrong letter typed)?

Accepted Answer

Targeted practice on commonly confused key pairs

Answer

Focused drills on commonly confused key pairs (e.g., 'i' vs 'o', 'b' vs 'v') directly target and reduce substitution errors.

WPM - Word Per Minute Practice Test