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DATE: PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL GRADE: IX

SUB: IT
& THE LILLIPUTS Worksheet
2024-25

Part B: Unit 2: Data Entry and Keyboarding Skills

Q.1 Define: Keyboarding Skills.

A keyboard generally has more than 100 keys. Each key of a keyboard corresponds to a
single symbol. Some symbols require pressing and holding several keys simultaneously or
in sequence.

Q.2 What are the different types of keys found on the keyboard?

• 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. Also, all of the
mathematical operatorssuch as the plus sign (+), minus sign (-), and equal sign (=).
• Alt key: Short for Alternate, this key is like a second control key.
• Arrow keys: There are four arrow keys to move the cursor (or insertion point) up (↑),
down (↓),right (→), or left (←). Arrow keys can be used in conjunction with the
• 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 (or insertion point)
and movesthe cursor to that position.
• Caps Lock key: It is a toggle key, which when activated, causes all alphabetic
characters to beuppercase.
• Ctrl key: The control key is used in conjunction with other keys to produce control
characters. Themeaning of each control character depends on which program is running.
• Delete key: The Del key deletes the character at the current cursor position, or the selected
object,but does not move the cursor. For graphics-based applications, the delete key deletes
the character to the right of the insertion point.
• Enter key or Return key: It is used to enter commands or to move the cursor to the
beginning ofthe next line.
• Esc key: The Escape key is used to send special codes to devices and to exit (or
escape) fromprograms and tasks.
• Function keys: Special keys labelled F1 to F12. These keys have different meaning
depending onwhich program is running.
Numeric keypad: It is normally located on the right-hand side of computer keyboard. It
contains numbers 0 to 9, addition (+), subtraction (–), multiplication (*) and division (/)
symbols, a decimalpoint (.) and Num Lock and Enter keys.
Home keys: Alphabets ASDF are home keys for the left hand and; (semi-colon) LKJ for the right
hand.
Guide keys: On a computer keyboard, keys ‘F’ and ‘J’ are called guide keys for left and right
hand,
respectively.
Typing capital letters: To type capital letters, switch ON the Caps Lock by pressing the key
beforetyping.

Typing symbols: The Shift key is used to access the top symbols that are one of the keys
with twocharacters.
Typing sentences: To get space between typed words, press the space bar once and then
type thenext word.
Creating new lines and spaces between paragraphs: The Enter or return key is used to
create newlines and spaces between paragraphs.
Guide for typing: The cursor keys serve as a guide for typing. They can be used to move the
positionof the cursor.
Q.3 What are Pointing devices?

Instead of typing, directly some items can be selected from computer screen, for example
"print" or"close" button. This can be done using point and draw devices, such as mouse.
Mouse
Mouse is a pointing device used to point a particular place on the screen and select to
perform oneor more actions
Mouse pointer
The mouse pointer allows to point on the screen. The pointer changes as shown below.
Q.4 List some of the common mouse actions.

• Click or left click: It is used to select an item. Press down once on the left button with
your indexfinger.

• Double click: It is used to start a program or open a file or trigger an action.


• Right click: It is used to display a set of commands and available options.
• Drag and drop: It allows to select and move an item from one location to another.
• Scroll: Many applications provide scrollbars on right side of screen if the page length is
more thanthe monitor/screen length.
• Blocking: Blocking is another way of selecting text. It is used to select text that needs to
be editedor formatted.
Q.5 What are the Typing ergonomics we need to keep in mind while typing?
Typing ergonomics provides the logistic support for efficient and effective
typewriting. They are important to attain and maintain accuracy and speed.
Some of the factors are as follows:
Sitting posture
While operating the computer keyboard, sit straight, slightly bending your neck forward.
Monitor placement
Do not bend your neck while working on the monitor and keep the upper border of screen
at eye level. The distance of screen from the user depends on the size of the screen. Keep
an approximatedistance of about 60–65 cms for 17 inches screen.
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. Same height of keyboard, mouse and elbows
helps theusers to work comfortably.
Chair and table placement
Adjust computer chair and table to an optimal height. The chair of the computer user
must besupportive to his/her lower back.
Placement of matter to be typed
Place the matter for typing to the left or right side of the keyboard preferably on a Copy
Holderwhich has a sloping surface.
Positioning of fingers n the keyboard Allocation of keys to fingers
The keyboard learning process starts from the second row (Home Row) followed by the
Third Row(Upper Row), First Row (Bottom Row) and the Fourth Row (Number Row).

Q.6 List some successful keyboarding tips


• Press the keys with feather touch and do not put undue pressure.
• 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 thesame 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.
Q.7 What is Rapid Typing Tutor? What are the three stages?
Rapid Typing Tutor is a Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) designed to learn typing skills
on thecomputer.
Stage one of the process begins with learning the Home Row of the keyboard (the row
beginning with the Caps Lock key). Looking at the keyboard is strictly forbidden. This is
followed by learning the lowerand upper rows, the numbers row, uppercase letters and special
symbols.
Stage two involves memorizing frequently used syllables and typing words
containingthese syllables
Stage three involves typing actual text to perfect the skills acquired.
Q.8 How to interpret your results in Rapid typing tutor?
The colour indication is as follows:
• Green letters 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
(it's theworst result).

Q9. A student typed 240 characters per 2 min with errors in 20 characters. How will you
calculate WPM, CPM, KPM, Typing Accuracy percentage and typing error percentage?
Simple speed = 240 characters / 2 min = 120 cpm
Net speed = 120 cpm - ( 20 errors / 2 min ) = 100 net cpm
Accuracy in the words, percent Accuracy = (100% - Words with errors * 100%) / Total
number ofwords = (100% -20) /240
Typing Error %in words = (Words with errors*100%) / Total number of words =(20*100) /
240

HOTS:
Q.9 Define various units used to measure typing speed.
a) WPM, b) Net WPM; c) CPM; d) Net CPM; e) KPM; f) Net KPM

Q.10Mention the allocation of keys on the Home row, Upper row, bottom row and the
Number row.

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