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Data Entry and Keyboarding Skills

The document provides an overview of typing skills, including definitions of touch typists and various keyboard keys. It discusses typing ergonomics, the use of typing software, and offers keyboarding tips for effective typing. Additionally, it explains the color indications used in typing tutor software to denote input accuracy.

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Data Entry and Keyboarding Skills

The document provides an overview of typing skills, including definitions of touch typists and various keyboard keys. It discusses typing ergonomics, the use of typing software, and offers keyboarding tips for effective typing. Additionally, it explains the color indications used in typing tutor software to denote input accuracy.

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Data Entry and Keyboarding Skills Class 9 Solutions

1. What is a touch typist?

Answer – A touch typist is someone who types without looking at


the keyboard. Muscle memory helps the user remember where the
keys are available. Touch typists position their fingers in the center
of the row and know which finger to move and how much to move it
to reach any key.

2. Discuss the distinct types of keys available on a computer


keyboard.
Answer – The distinct types of keys available on a keyboard are –
a. Alphanumeric keys – The entire alphabet (A-Z) as well as
numerals (0-9) are available on the keyboard.

b. Punctuation keys – All of the punctuation keys, such as the


comma (,), period (.), semicolon (;), brackets ([]), and parenthesis ()
and so on.

c. Alt Key – The Alt key stands for Alternate key, functions
similarly to a second control key.

d. Arrow keys – The cursor can be moved up (), down (), right (),
or left () with the four arrow keys.

e. Shift or Alt keys – To move the cursor in multiple positions at


the same time.

f. Backspace key – Deletes the character just to the left of the


cursor and moves the cursor to that position.
g. Caps Lock key – It is a toggle key that changes all alphabetic
characters to uppercase when pressed.

h. Ctrl key – The control key is used in conjunction with other keys
to produce control characters.

I. Delete key – The Del key deletes the character or chosen item at
the current cursor position, but it does not move the pointer.

j. Enter key or Return key – It is used to type commands or move


the pointer to the next line’s beginning.

k. Esc key – To send special codes to devices and exit (or escape)
from applications and tasks, press the Escape key.

l. Function keys – F1 through F12 are special keys. Depending on


whatever software is running, these keys have distinct meanings.

3. What is numeric Keypad?

Answer – When entering substantial amounts of numeric data, a


numeric keypad is used. This keypad functions similarly to a
calculator. It is usually found on the right side of the computer
keyboard.

4. Differentiate between Home Keys and Guide Keys.

Answer –
Home Key – Home keys for the left hand are ASDF, and home
keys for the right hand are (semi-colon) LKJ.
Guide Key – The keys ‘F’ and ‘J’ on a computer keyboard are
known as left- and right-hand guide keys, respectively.

5. What do you understand by Guide Keys? Name the Guide


keys.
(a) computer keyboard
(b) typewriter

Answer – Guide keys are those keys that aid in the placing of
fingertips on the Home keys.
a) Computer Keyboard – The keys ‘F’ and ‘J’ on a computer
keyboard are known as left- and right-hand guide keys,
respectively.

b) Typewriter – The two keys ‘a’ and ‘(semi-colon);’ on a typewriter


are known as guide keys, and they are depressed with the left- and
right-hand little fingers, respectively.

6. Explain the role of typing ergonomics.

Answer – The logistic support for efficient and effective typewriting


is provided by typing ergonomics. It is critical to achieve and
maintain precision and speed.

The elements that are considered are listed below.

a. Sitting posture – Sit upright and slightly bend your neck forward
while using the computer keyboard.

b. Position of hands – Place your hands down and your forearms


at a level with the keyboard.

c. Monitor placement – While working on the monitor, avoid


bending your neck and keep the screen’s upper border at eye level.

d. Mouse and Keyboard placement – Keep the keyboard and


mouse at about a 20-centimeter spacing apart to provide smooth
and effortless keyboard use.
e. Chair and table placement – Adjust the height of your
computer chair and table to your liking.

f. Placement of matter to be typed – Place the content to be


typed on the left or right side of the keyboard, preferably on a
slanted Copy Holder.

7. Why the use of various typing software is common now-a-


days?

Answer – There is a lot of free software available that is tailored to


help you learn typing quickly and successfully. Benefit of typing
software is we can learn typing easily in the home, for jobs
prospective also typing software will help you.

8. Mention the finger allocation of keys of the Bottom Row of


computer keyboard.

Answer – Mastering typewriting skills entails gaining the essential


knowledge and expertise of keyboard operation through proper
finger positioning. Place four of each hand’s fingers on the Home
Keys. The forefingers (Index Finger) of the left and right hands
control the last two keys on the second row, ‘g’ and ‘h.’

9. Give some successful keyboarding tips?

Answer – For good keyboarding techniques, keep the following


elements in mind.

 Use a light touch and avoid putting too much pressure on the keys.
 When typing, keep your fingertips on the home row.
 Allow your fingertips to naturally fall on the keys, resting on top of
the next key in the same horizontal row.
 As soon as you press a key, release it as soon as possible. Holding
the key down over an extended period causes the same character
to be typed repeatedly.
 When practising, do not look at the keyboard.
 Press the keys in a rhythmic pattern with equal intervals of time.
 Only use the fingers that have been assigned to the keys.
 Pronounce the character on the key slowly while pressing it.
 Do not put yourself under any mental strain when typing.
 Comfortable typing ergonomics
 Be patient if you make a mistake at the beginning.
 Strike a balance between speed and accuracy, as they are both
critical. Do not let speed get in the way of accuracy.
 To master the computer keyboard, practice typing words,
sentences, passages, and figures without looking at the keyboard
on a regular basis.
10. What is the color indication in a typing tutor software?

Answer – The following is the colour code –

 Green letters indicate right inputs.


 Yellow letters denote right inputs that are longer than the
permissible time limit.
 Wrong inputs within the permissible time limit are indicated by red
letters.
 Orange letters denote incorrect inputs that also exceed the
permitted time limit (worst case scenario).

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