SS1 Second Term Typewriting Past Questions and Answers

Question: Which key is used to undo the last action in most word processing programs?

 

A) Ctrl + Z

B) Ctrl + X

C) Ctrl + U

D) Ctrl + A

Answer: A) Ctrl + Z

Question: In touch typing, what is the recommended position for the right pinky finger?

 

A) ; (semicolon)

B) L

C) P

D) ‘ (apostrophe)

Answer: A) ; (semicolon)

Question: What is the function of the Shift key when pressed simultaneously with a letter key?

 

A) Capitalize the letter

B) Insert a space

C) Delete the letter

D) Toggle between uppercase and lowercase

Answer: A) Capitalize the letter

Question: Which key is used to align text to the center in most word processing programs?

 

A) Ctrl + C

B) Ctrl + E

C) Ctrl + L

D) Ctrl + R

Answer: B) Ctrl + E

Question: What does the term “touch typing” refer to?

 

A) Typing without looking at the keyboard

B) Typing with one finger

C) Typing using touch-sensitive keys

D) Typing with a stylus

Answer: A) Typing without looking at the keyboard

Question: Which finger is used to reach the ‘B’ key in touch typing?

 

A) Index finger

B) Middle finger

C) Ring finger

D) Pinky finger

Answer: B) Middle finger

Question: What is the purpose of the Insert key on the keyboard?

 

A) Toggle between insert and overwrite mode

B) Insert a new line

C) Insert a space

D) Insert a special character

Answer: A) Toggle between insert and overwrite mode

Question: Which key is used to move the cursor to the end of a line?

 

A) Home

B) End

C) Page Up

D) Page Down

Answer: B) End

Question: What is the correct finger placement for the letter ‘R’ in touch typing?

 

A) Index finger

B) Middle finger

C) Ring finger

D) Pinky finger

Answer: A) Index finger

Question: Which key is used to open the Find dialog box in word processing programs?

 

A) Ctrl + F

B) Ctrl + P

C) Ctrl + S

D) Ctrl + O

Answer: A) Ctrl + F

Question: In touch typing, what is the recommended position for the left pinky finger?

 

A) Caps Lock

B) A

C) Shift

D) Tab

Answer: A) Caps Lock

Question: Which finger is responsible for reaching the ‘N’ key in touch typing?

 

A) Index finger

B) Middle finger

C) Ring finger

D) Pinky finger

Answer: B) Middle finger

Question: What is the purpose of the Esc key on the keyboard?

 

A) Close the current window

B) Delete the selected text

C) Indent the text

D) Insert a line break

Answer: A) Close the current window

Question: Which key is used to move the cursor to the previous page in a document?

 

A) Page Up

B) Page Down

C) Home

D) End

Answer: A) Page Up

Question: What is the correct finger placement for the letter ‘K’ in touch typing?

 

A) Index finger

B) Middle finger

C) Ring finger

D) Pinky finger

Answer: B) Middle finger

Question: Which key is used to delete the entire word to the left of the cursor?

 

A) Ctrl + Backspace

B) Ctrl + Delete

C) Alt + Backspace

D) Alt + Delete

Answer: A) Ctrl + Backspace

Question: What is the purpose of the Alt key on the keyboard?

 

A) Open a new document

B) Access alternate functions of other keys

C) Align text to the center

D) Delete the selected text

Answer: B) Access alternate functions of other keys

Question: Which key is used to save a document in most word processing programs?

 

A) Ctrl + S

B) Ctrl + P

C) Ctrl + O

D) Ctrl + C

Answer: A) Ctrl + S

Question: What is the primary purpose of the function keys (F1-F12) on the keyboard?

 

A) Adjust volume

B) Perform special functions in different software

C) Toggle between uppercase and lowercase

D) Navigate between open applications

Answer: B) Perform special functions in different software

Question: Which key is used to move the cursor to the beginning of the document in word

processing programs?

 

A) Ctrl + Home

B) Ctrl + End

C) Ctrl + Page Up

D) Ctrl + Page Down

Answer: A) Ctrl + Home