Accuracy and Error Correction Flashcards
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Why should typists avoid looking at the keyboard to improve accuracy?
Answer: It breaks the reading-to-typing workflow, increasing errors
Looking away from the source text to check the keyboard disrupts the flow and increases omission and substitution errors.
What is the 'double-space' error common in typing?
Answer: Accidentally inserting two spaces between words
A double-space error occurs when two spaces are accidentally inserted between words instead of one.
How does proofreading immediately after typing help reduce net error count?
Answer: It allows correction of mistakes before submission
Proofreading allows you to catch and correct errors before the final submission, improving net WPM.
What does 'omission error' mean in the context of typing?
Answer: Skipping a required character entirely
An omission error occurs when a required character is completely left out while typing (e.g., 'wen' instead of 'when').
Which typing drill is most effective for reducing substitution errors (wrong letter typed)?
Answer: Targeted practice on commonly confused key pairs
Focused drills on commonly confused key pairs (e.g., 'i' vs 'o', 'b' vs 'v') directly target and reduce substitution errors.
Why is accuracy typically trained before speed in typing courses?
Answer: Accuracy errors at high speed are harder to unlearn
Building speed on top of bad accuracy habits embeds errors into muscle memory, making them very hard to correct later.
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