DAYANAND ANGLO VEDIC PUBLIC SCHOOL, AIROLI (2021-22)

CLASS IX (TERM II)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Worksheet
Topic – Data Entry and Keyboarding Skill
Q1. Which keys are used to delete characters?
Answer :- The backspace key and delete key is used to delete characters.

Q2. Why do we use the spacebar key?

Answer :- The spacebar key is used to enter space between two words.

Q3. Write the use of shift key.

Answer :- The shift key is a modifier key which is used to type capital letters and other alternates for uppercase
letters.

Q4. How can you increase your typing speed?

Answer :- We can increase our typing speed by following the rules of touch typing.

Q5. What is Home row?

Answer : - The row which starts from the beginning of Caps Lock key and contains letters F, D, S, A and J, K, L, ; is
called Home row.

Q6. Write any four rules of touch typing.

Answer : - Any four rules of touch typing are as follows:
• Place the required fingers on the Home row.
• To press the spacebar use the thumb of whichever hand is more convenient.
• Use the right little finger to press the enter key
• To type Uppercase letters and symbols appearing on keys in number row press the shift key with little
finger of the other hand and type the letter.

Q7. What is the use of right click of mouse?

Answer : - The right click of mouse is used to bring up the context menu.

Q5. What actions does hover of mouse achieve?

Answer : - Hover of mouse is used to get information about icon or preview of an effect by moving the mouse on
it.

Q6. State the different color indicators of Results window.

Answer : - The different colors of Results window are
• Green letter denote right inputs.
• Yellow letters stand for right inputs exceeding the acceptable timeframe.
• Red letters denote wrong inputs within the acceptable timeframe.
• Orange letters indicate wrong inputs that also exceed the acceptable timeframe.

Q7. How do you select a level?

Answer : - To select a level click on the first tab on the screen and then select the required level from the list.
Q 8. What is the use of wallpapers?
Answer : - Wallpapers are used to change the background of the screen.

Q9. What is Statistics window?

Answer : - The Statistics window is the one which displays the result of the lessons which has been already
completed.

Q10. Give the names of buttons available in Course window.

Answer : - The buttons available in Course window are Speed CPM, Speed WPM, Accuracy and Delete.

Q11. What is lesson editor?

Answer : - Lesson editor is a editor which is used to customize lessons i.e add, change, import/export and remove
courses and lesson and review each lesson’s statistics.

Q12. How will you add a lesson in Rapid Typing?

Answer : - Steps to add a lesson in Rapid Typing are
• Click on Add a New Course button on the taskbar.
• Specify the name for the course in the Course Title and then choose the level from Level drop-down
list
• Click on OK

Q 13. What are alphanumeric keys?

Answer : - Alphanumeric keys refer to all the letters and number on the keyboard i.e. A-Z and 0-9. They are used
for typing numbers, symbols and letters.

Q14. Write other names of touch typing.

Answer : - The other names of touch typing are touch type, touch method and touch and type method.

Q15. Define Home row of the keyboard.

Answer : - The row which starts from the beginning of Caps Lock key and contains letters F, D, S, A and J, K, L, ; is
called the Home row.

Q16. Write the use of result window

Answer : - The result window displays our achievements in the lesson. It consists of two tabs Rating and Errors.
Rating tab display the level, typing speed and accuracy in percentage while Errors window shows detailed
statistics for the current lesson.

Q17. What is the role of Navigation panel in the lesson editor?

Answer : - The Navigation panel in the lesson editor is used to show the existing lessons.

Q18. Define Touch Typing.

Answer : - Touch Typing is a technique of pressing keys for typing text without looking at the keyboard keys.

Q19. What is Rapid Typing?

Answer : - Rapid Typing is one of the popular software which helps us to learn the concept of touch typing.

Q20. Write the steps to open Rapid Typing software on your computer.
Answer :- The steps to open Rapid Typing software are
• Click on Start button
 • Select All Programs options
• Click on Rapid Typing option.
• Again click on Rapid Typing option in the submenu

Q21. Define all levels of Rapid Typing software in brief.

Answer :- The levels of Rapid Typing software are
Beginner: It is used by fresher’s using the software for the first time.
Intermediate: It is used by those who have skills of beginner level and want to improve their touch typing
skills.
Expert: It is used by those who have knowledge of both levels and want to be an expert in touch typing.

Q22. Why do you use the Statistics window?

Answer :- We use the Statistics window to see the result of the lessons which we have already completed.

Q23. What are the successful keyboarding tips?

Answer :-
• Rest your fingers on Home row while typing.
• Allow your fingers to fall naturally on the keys so that each rests on top of the next key along the
same horizontal row.
• While typing, release the key immediately as soon as you press it. Holding the key for long time,
will repeatedly type the same character.
• Do not look at the keyboard while practicing.
• Press the keys with equal intervals of time in rhythm.
• Press the keys only with the fingers allotted for them.
• While pressing a key, say slowly pronounce the character on the key.

Text Book Exercise

A. Multiple choice questions -
1. Which of the following is not a key for punctuation marks?
(a) comma (,)
(b) period (.)
(c) semicolon (;)
(d) equal sign (=)

2. Which of the following is not an arrow key?

(a) top (^)
(b) down (↓)
(c) right (→)
(d) left (←)

3. Which of the following operation is not performed by a mouse?

(a) Left Click
(b) Right Click
(c) Middle Click
(d) Double Click
4. In the Rapid typing tutor, which of the following is not true?
(a) Green letters denote right inputs.
(b) Yellow letters stand for right inputs in extra time.
(c) Red letters denote wrong inputs with in time.
(d) Orange letters indicate wrong inputs with in time.

5. The lesson control panel can be used for______________.

(a) animation
(b) enable or disable sounds
(c) plain
(d) background

B. Fill in the blanks

1. A touch typist knows the location on the keyboard through muscle memory.
2. The typing speed is measured in WPM (Words Per Minute).
3. Alphabets (A–Z) and numbers (0–9) are known as Alphanumeric keys.
4. Del key deletes the character at the Current cursor position.
5. A standard keyboard has 12 Function keys.
6. Numeric keypad is used to enter Numeric data.
7. Page Up key is used to shift the Cursor one page up.
8. Pressing the End key moves the cursor to the last character of the line.
9. On numeric keypad ‘0’ is to be pressed by the Right hand thumb.
10. The numeric keypad has 4 columns and 5 rows.

C. State whether the statements given below are True or False

1. The Alt key is always used with the other key. Ans :- True
2. There are 5 arrow keys on the keyboard Ans :- False
3. The Backspace key is used to delete the character on the right to the cursor. Ans:- False
4. Caps lock key is a toggle key. Ans:- True
5. The control key is used in conjunction with other keys. Ans:- True
6. Enter key is also known as Return key. Ans:- True
7. The function keys have different meaning in different software. Ans:- True
8. The keys ‘F’ and ‘J’ are known as guide keys. Ans. True
9. There are two Caps Lock keys on the keyboard. Ans. False
10. The mouse has two scroll buttons. Ans. False
11. Page Down key is used to move the cursor on next page. Ans. True
12. Pressing the Home Key, moves the cursor to the first character in the document. Ans. False
13. On a numeric keypad, the number 8 is the guide key. Ans. False
14. In Rapid typing tutor, the right input entered is denoted by yellow color. Ans. False
15. In Rapid typing tutor, the right input entered in exceeding time frame is denoted by Red colour. Ans. False

D. Short answer questions (50 words)

Q1. Discuss the various types of keys available on a computer keyboard.
Answer :- Various types of keys available on a computer keyboard are :
Alphanumeric keys: All of the alphabet (A-Z) and numbers (0-9) on the keyboard.
Punctuation keys: All of the keys associated with punctuation, such as the comma (,), period (.), semicolon (;),
brackets ([]), and parenthesis ({ }) and so on.
Arrow keys: There are four arrow keys to move the cursor (or insertion point) up (↑), down (↓), right (→), or
left (←).
Shift or Alt keys: To move the cursor in more than one position at a time.
Backspace key: Deletes the character just to the left of the cursor.
Caps Lock key: It is a toggle key, which when activated, causes all alphabetic characters to be uppercase.
Ctrl key: The control key is used in conjunction with other keys to produce control characters.
Delete key: The Del key deletes the character at the current cursor position, or the selected object, but does
not move the cursor.
Enter key or Return key: It is used to enter commands or to move the cursor to the beginning of the next line.
Esc key: The Escape key is used to send special codes to devices and to exit (or escape) from programs and
tasks.
Function keys: Special keys labelled F1 to F12. These keys have different meaning depending on which program
is running.

Q2. Differentiate between Home Keys and Guide Keys.

Ans. Home Keys : Alphabets ASDF are home keys for the left hand and ; (semi-colon) LKJ for the right hand. The
fingers are trained to make the correct movement to other keys and each finger returns immediately to its
respective home key after pressing the corresponding key in any other row.

Guide Keys : On a computer keyboard, keys ‘F’ and ‘J’ are called guide keys for left and right hand, respectively.
Both contain a small raised tangible mark with the help of which the touch typist can place the fingers correctly
on the home keys.

Q3. What do you understand by Guide Keys? Name the Guide keys of a
(a) computer keyboard
(b) typewriter
Ans. Those keys which help in the placement of fingers on Home keys is called guide key.
a) On a computer keyboard, keys ‘F’ and ‘J’ are called guide keys for left and right hand, respectively.

b) On a typewriter, the two keys ‘a’ and ‘(semi-colon) ;’ are called guide keys which are depressed with
left and right hand little finger respectively.

Q4. Explain the role of typing ergonomics.

Ans. Typing ergonomics provides the logistic support for efficient and effective typewriting. They are important
to attain and maintain accuracy and speed. Some of these factors included are as given as below.
Sitting posture : While operating the computer keyboard, sit straight, slightly bending your neck forward.
Position of hands : Put your forearms at level with the keyboard and palms down.
Monitor placement : Do not bend your neck while working on the monitor.
Mouse and keyboard placement : Keep the keyboard and mouse together at an approximate distance of 20
cms, which will help in smooth and effortless operation of keyboard.

Q5. Why the use of various typing software is common now-a-days?

Ans. Uses of typing software:
• There are many free typing software available which can be customized according to our requirement
and help to learn typing.
• It is designed to learn typing skills on the computer.
• Typing training software to hasten your progress while also learning techniques that can increase speed
and accuracy.
• The typing tutors have accuracy training, ergonomics lessons, and timed exercises to help you improve.

Q6. Mention the finger allocation of keys of the bottom row(First row) of the computer keyboard.
Answer :- Keys Z, X, C, V by left hand and B, N, M, Comma, Full Stop by right hand are allocated on bottom
row.

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