Keyboard Layout & Functions, Proper Finger Placement
PART 1.
Instructions: Read each of the following statements carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. A user talks with a computer through input devices such as mouse and ___________. A. USB Port B.
Keyboard C. Power cord D. Webcam
2. A keyboard part wherein it holds alphabetic character such as letter, special characters, and numbers. A.
Typing Area B. Function Keys C. Numeric keypad D. Cursor and monitor controls
3. Which of the following is NOT an independent directional key that let the cursor move?
A. Left B. Right C. Home D. Down
4. The other part of the computer keyboard which is usually located at the right side of a keyboard and is
arranged like a standard calculator used to enter numerical data.
A. Typing Area B. Function Keys C. Numeric keypad D. Cursor and monitor controls
5. These keys are used for special purposes and most programmers use these keys to do a specific task. A.
Typing Area B. Function Keys C. Numeric keypad D. Cursor and monitor controls
6. This key brings you back at the beginning of a page.
A. Insert Key B. Home Key C. Delete Key D. Page Up Key
7. It is the set of keys that are the base position for fingers which are located on the middle row of the
keyboard.
A. Function Keys B. Home Row Keys C. Typing Area D. Cursor and monitor controls
8. Which of the following is NOT a part of the home row keys on the left?
A. A B. S C. D D. H
9. Which of the following is NOT a part of the home row keys on the right?
A. J B. K C. G D. semicolon (;)
10. When this key is pressed, the light tells that is on and can type capital letters.
A. Caps Lock B. Escape Key C. Num Lock Key D. Print Screen
11. The following are the ways to improve typing speed EXCEPT:
A. Develop good typing habits; focus on hitting the right keys.
B. Learn to improve the typing speed regardless your accuracy.
C. Improve your typing speed by familiarizing yourself with the keyboard layout.
D. Take your time when you have just started learning; slow down to be accurate.
12. This can determine how many words per minute (wpm) you type and how accurate your typing is.
A. online typing speed test tool B. speed test chatting C. test tool for voice recording D. typing test
PART II. Instructions:
Match shortcut keys from Column A to the descriptions of how they work on Column B. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
Column A Column B
_____1. Ctrl+A A. Save the document or file.
_____2. Ctrl+B B. Paste any text or another object that has been copied.
_____3. Ctrl+C C. Open Action center.
_____4. Ctrl+F D. Open or close Start Menu.
_____5. Ctrl+G E. Open Find in a browser and word processors.
_____6. Ctrl+N F. Open File Explorer.
_____7. Ctrl+O G. Open a file in most programs.
_____8. Ctrl+S H. These two keys will select all text or other objects.
_____9. Ctrl+T I. Create a new tab in an Internet browser or adjust tabs in word processors.
_____10. Ctrl+V J. Bold highlighted text.
_____11. Ctrl+X K. Cut selected text or another object.
_____12. Windows key L. Open find window.
_____13. Windows key + A M. Copy any selected text or another object.
_____14. Windows key + D N. Display or hide the desktop.
_____15. Windows key + E O. Create a new page or document.
Part III.
Instructions:
Write the letters/numbers/characters assigned for each finger when typing. You may copy the hand picture
below.