SS1 First Term Typewriting Past Questions and Answers

SS1 Typewriting questions with options and answers:

 

Question: What is the standard typing speed measured in words per minute (WPM)?

 

A) 30 WPM

B) 50 WPM

C) 70 WPM

D) 100 WPM

Answer: B) 50 WPM

Question: Which finger is used to press the space bar?

 

A) Index finger

B) Middle finger

C) Thumb

D) Ring finger

Answer: B) Middle finger

Question: Which row of keys on the keyboard is known as the home row?

 

A) QWERTY

B) ASDFGH

C) ZXCVBN

D) YUIOP

Answer: B) ASDFGH

Question: What is the purpose of the backspace key?

 

A) Move the cursor to the beginning of a line

B) Delete the character to the right of the cursor

C) Insert a space

D) Capitalize the next letter

Answer: B) Delete the character to the right of the cursor

Question: Which function key is used for spell check in most word processing programs?

 

A) F1

B) F5

C) F7

D) F9

Answer: C) F7

Question: What is the correct finger placement for the letter ‘E’?

 

A) Index finger of the left hand

B) Index finger of the right hand

C) Middle finger of the left hand

D) Middle finger of the right hand

Answer: A) Index finger of the left hand

Question: Which key is used to toggle between uppercase and lowercase letters?

 

A) Caps Lock

B) Shift

C) Tab

D) Control

Answer: B) Shift

Question: What is the purpose of the Enter key?

 

A) Move the cursor to the next line

B) Insert a space

C) Delete the character to the left of the cursor

D) Close the current window

Answer: A) Move the cursor to the next line

Question: Which typing technique is considered the most efficient and ergonomic?

 

A) Hunt and peck

B) Touch typing

C) Two-finger typing

D) Chicken pecking

Answer: B) Touch typing

Question: How many spaces are recommended after a period in standard typing conventions?

 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

Answer: B) 2

Question: What is the primary purpose of the Tab key?

 

A) Indent text

B) Move the cursor to the next line

C) Delete the selected text

D) Open a new tab in the browser

Answer: A) Indent text

Question: Which finger is used to press the ‘Enter’ key?

 

A) Index finger

B) Middle finger

C) Ring finger

D) Pinky finger

Answer: C) Ring finger

Question: What is the correct position for the left hand on the keyboard during touch typing?

 

A) ASDF

B) QWERT

C) ZXCV

D) QWAS

Answer: A) ASDF

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

 

A) Delete

B) Backspace

C) Esc

D) Insert

Answer: B) Backspace

Question: In touch typing, which finger is responsible for reaching the ‘Y’ key?

 

A) Index finger

B) Middle finger

C) Ring finger

D) Pinky finger

Answer: C) Ring finger

Question: What is the correct position for the right hand on the keyboard during touch typing?

 

A) JKLM

B) TYUI

C) NM,./

D) HJKL

Answer: A) JKLM

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

 

A) Home

B) End

C) Page Up

D) Page Down

Answer: A) Home

Question: What does the acronym “WPM” stand for in typing?

 

A) Words Per Minute

B) Wrist Position Movement

C) Word Processing Mode

D) White Paper Margin

Answer: A) Words Per Minute

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

 

A) Index finger

B) Middle finger

C) Ring finger

D) Pinky finger

Answer: A) Index finger

Question: What is the purpose of the

Ctrl key in combination with ‘C’ in a word processing program?

 

A) Copy

B) Cut

C) Close

D) Cancel

Answer: A) Copy