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Touch Typing Fundamentals Flashcards

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  1. What is the recommended wrist position during touch typing to prevent injury?

    Answer: Wrists elevated slightly and floating above the keyboard

    Wrists should float slightly above the keyboard rather than resting on the desk to allow free finger movement and reduce strain.

  2. Which keyboard layout is an alternative to QWERTY designed to reduce finger travel in touch typing?

    Answer: Dvorak

    The Dvorak Simplified Keyboard layout places the most common English letters on the home row to minimize finger travel.

  3. What is the left pinky finger's primary responsibility on the QWERTY keyboard?

    Answer: Keys A, Q, Z, Tab, Caps Lock, and Shift

    The left pinky is responsible for A, Q, Z, Tab, Caps Lock, and Shift — a wide range including all leftmost column keys.

  4. What does 'muscle memory' mean in the context of touch typing?

    Answer: Automatic, unconscious execution of key presses without conscious thought

    In typing, muscle memory refers to the unconscious, automatic execution of finger movements after sufficient practice.

  5. How many fingers does proper touch typing use?

    Answer: All 10 digits

    Proper touch typing uses all 10 digits — 8 fingers for letter/number keys and both thumbs primarily for the spacebar.

  6. Why is the QWERTY layout the dominant standard used in US typing tests and certifications?

    Answer: It became the historical standard through widespread adoption since the typewriter era

    QWERTY became the dominant standard due to widespread adoption from typewriters onward, creating a self-reinforcing installed base.

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