Grade:IX UNIT- 2 Subject: Information Technology
Q. Select the correct option:
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 within time.
d) Orange letters indicate wrong inputs that also exceed the acceptable
timeframe.
The lesson control panel can be used for _____.
a) Animation
b) Enabled or Disabled sound.
c) Plain
d) Background
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Q. 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
3. Alphabets (A-Z) and numbers (0-9) are known as Alphanumeric Keys.
4. Del key deletes the character at the current cursor position, or the selected object, but
does not move the cursor.
5. A standard keyboard has more than 100 keys.
6. Numeric keypad is used to enter enormous numeric data.
7. Page Up key is used to shift the cursor up
8. Pressing the End key moves the cursor to the end of the thumb.
9. On numeric keypad ‘0’ is to be pressed by the Right-hand Thumb.
10. The numeric keypad has four columns and five rows.
Q. True or False.
1. The Alt key is always used with the other key- True
2. There are 5 arrow keys on the keyboard- False
3. The Backspace key is used to delete the character on the right to the cursor- False
4. Caps lock key is a toggle key- True
5. The control key is used in conjunction with other keys- True.
6. The Enter key is also known as the Return key- True
7. The function keys have different meaning in different software- True
8. The keys 'F' and 'J' are known as guide keys- True
9. There are two Caps Lock keys on the keyboard- False
10. The mouse has two scroll buttons- False
11. Page Down key is used to move the cursor on the next page- False
12. Pressing the Home Key moves the cursor to the first character in the document- True
13. On a numeric keypad, the number 8 is the guide key- False
14. In Rapid typing tutor, the right input entered is denoted by yellow color- False
15. In Rapid typing tutor, the right input entered in an exceeding time frame is denoted by
Red color- False
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Q. Short answer questions (50 words).
1. Discuss the various types of keys available on a computer keyboard.
A computer keyboard has several types of keys, including Alphanumeric keys for
Ans
letters and numbers, Punctuation keys for symbols like commas and periods, Arrow
keys for cursor movement, and special keys like Alt, Ctrl, Backspace, Caps Lock,
.
Delete, Enter, and Function keys (F1-F12) which perform different actions
depending on the program.
2. Differentiate between Home Keys and Guide Keys.
Home keys are the starting position for your fingers on the keyboard in the touch
Ans. typing method. For the left hand, the home keys are ASDF, and for the right hand,
they are ;LKJ. The fingers are trained to return to these keys immediately after
pressing another key.
Guide keys are 'F' and 'J'. They have a small raised tangible mark that helps a
touch typist place their fingers correctly on the home row without looking at the
keyboard.
3 What do you understand by Guide Keys? Name the Guide keys of a computer keyboard.
Guide keys, 'F' and 'J' on a computer keyboard, are keys with a small raised mark
Ans.. that helps touch typists to place their fingers correctly on the home keys without
looking at the keyboard.
4. Explain the role of typing ergonomics.
Typing ergonomics provides the essential support for efficient and effective typing.
Ans. It includes factors like correct sitting posture, proper hand and monitor placement,
and positioning of the keyboard and mouse to ensure accuracy and speed while
preventing unnecessary fatigue.
5. Why is the use of various typing software common now-a-days?
The use of various typing software is common today because they are often free and
Ans customized to help people learn touch typing efficiently and effectively. This
software allows users to improve their typing speed and accuracy through guided
lessons and exercises.
6. Mention the finger allocation of keys of the Bottom Row of the computer keyboard.
Ans The forefinger (index finger) of the left hand is used for 'Z' and 'X', while the
right-hand forefinger is used for 'N' and 'M'. The ring finger of the left hand is for
'c', and the middle finger is for 'e'.
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