Keyboarding Skills - CBSE – IT 402 | Class IX & X

1. Keyboarding refers to:

A. Using a mouse efficiently

B. Typing text using a keyboard

C. Formatting documents

D. Printing documents

✅ Answer: B

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2. Which finger is used to press the spacebar?

A. Index finger

B. Middle finger

C. Thumb

D. Little finger

✅ Answer: C

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3. The correct posture while keyboarding includes:

A. Bent back and crossed legs

B. Standing while typing

C. Straight back and feet flat on the floor

D. Leaning forward

✅ Answer: C

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4. Touch typing means:

A. Typing with one hand

B. Typing by looking at the keyboard

C. Typing without looking at the keyboard

D. Typing slowly

✅ Answer: C

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5. Which keys are called the home keys?

A. Q W E R

B. A S D F and J K L ;

C. Z X C V

D. 1 2 3 4

✅ Answer: B

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6. Which finger is used to press the ‘F’ key in touch typing?

A. Left index finger

B. Left middle finger

C. Right index finger

D. Right middle finger

✅ Answer: A

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7. Which key is used to delete the character to the left of the cursor?

A. Delete

B. Enter

C. Backspace

D. Shift

✅ Answer: C

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8. Typing speed is usually measured as:

A. Characters per second

B. Lines per minute

C. Words per minute (WPM)

D. Pages per hour

✅ Answer: C

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9. Which key combination is commonly used to continuously type capital letters?

A. Shift

B. Alt

C. Ctrl

D. Caps Lock

✅ Answer: D

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10. Which of the following improves keyboarding skills?

A. Typing without practice

B. Watching the keyboard

C. Regular practice and correct finger placement

D. Typing very fast from the beginning

✅ Answer: C

11. Which row of the keyboard contains the home keys?

A. Top row

B. Bottom row

C. Middle row

D. Number row

✅ Answer: C

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12. The correct sitting position while typing helps to:

A. Increase typing errors

B. Reduce strain and fatigue

C. Slow down typing speed

D. Damage posture

✅ Answer: B

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13. Which finger is used to press the ‘J’ key?

A. Left index finger

B. Right index finger

C. Right middle finger

D. Left middle finger

✅ Answer: B

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14. Which key is used to move the cursor to the next line?

A. Shift

B. Spacebar

C. Enter

D. Tab

✅ Answer: C

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15. Which of the following keys is used for spacing between words?

A. Enter

B. Spacebar

C. Tab

D. Shift

✅ Answer: B

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16. The purpose of the Tab key in typing is to:

A. Insert symbols

B. Move the cursor to the next tab stop

C. Delete text

D. Capitalize letters

✅ Answer: B

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17. Which finger is responsible for pressing the ‘A’ key?

A. Left little finger

B. Left ring finger

C. Left middle finger

D. Left index finger

✅ Answer: A

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18. Good keyboarding habits include:

A. Looking at the keyboard while typing

B. Typing with bent wrists

C. Keeping fingers on home keys

D. Typing with one hand

✅ Answer: C

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19. Which of the following is a benefit of touch typing?

A. Increased errors

B. Slower typing speed

C. Improved speed and accuracy

D. Poor posture

✅ Answer: C

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20. Which key is used along with another key to type capital letters temporarily?

A. Caps Lock

B. Ctrl

C. Alt

D. Shift

✅ Answer: D

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21. The Backspace key removes text:

A. To the right of the cursor

B. To the left of the cursor

C. From the entire line

D. From the entire page

✅ Answer: B

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22. Which practice helps in improving typing speed?

A. Typing without accuracy

B. Regular typing drills

C. Using only two fingers

D. Avoiding practice

✅ Answer: B

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23. Which finger is used to press the ‘;’ (semicolon) key?

A. Right index finger

B. Right middle finger

C. Right ring finger

D. Right little finger

✅ Answer: D

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24. While typing, eyes should be focused on:

A. Keyboard

B. Mouse

C. Screen

D. CPU

✅ Answer: C

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25. Keyboarding skills mainly aim to improve:

A. Mouse handling

B. Computer speed

C. Typing speed and accuracy

D. Internet usage

✅ Answer: C