SS1 Third Term Typewriting Past Questions and Answers

SS1 Typewriting questions with options and answers:

 

Question: What is the purpose of the Ctrl + C keyboard shortcut in most word processing programs?

 

A) Copy

B) Cut

C) Paste

D) Close

Answer: A) Copy

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

 

A) Index finger

B) Middle finger

C) Ring finger

D) Pinky finger

Answer: C) Ring finger

Question: In touch typing, what is the correct finger placement for the letter ‘G’?

 

A) Index finger

B) Middle finger

C) Ring finger

D) Pinky finger

Answer: B) Middle finger

Question: Which key is used to toggle the case of selected text between uppercase and lowercase?

 

A) Shift + U

B) Ctrl + C

C) Shift + L

D) Alt + T

Answer: C) Shift + L

Question: What does the term “Wrist Rest” refer to in the context of typing ergonomics?

 

A) A device to measure typing speed

B) A support pad to reduce strain on the wrists

C) A software for word processing

D) A key on the keyboard

Answer: B) A support pad to reduce strain on the wrists

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

 

A) Index finger

B) Middle finger

C) Ring finger

D) Pinky finger

Answer: B) Middle finger

Question: What is the primary function of the ‘Print Screen’ key on the keyboard?

 

A) Print the current document

B) Capture a screenshot

C) Activate the printer

D) Open the print dialog

Answer: B) Capture a screenshot

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

 

A) S

B) W

C) Q

D) A

Answer: A) S

Question: Which key is used to move the cursor to the next paragraph in word processing programs?

 

A) Ctrl + P

B) Ctrl + Enter

C) Ctrl + ↓

D) Ctrl + ↵

Answer: D) Ctrl + ↵

Question: What is the purpose of the ‘Num Lock’ key on the keyboard?

 

A) Enable or disable the numeric keypad

B) Lock the number keys

C) Activate the number row

D) Switch between uppercase and lowercase

Answer: A) Enable or disable the numeric keypad

Question: Which finger is used to reach the ‘X’ 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 ‘Alt + Tab’ keyboard shortcut?

 

A) Create a new tab in the browser

B) Switch between open applications

C) Insert a tab space

D) Align text to the right

Answer: B) Switch between open applications

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

 

A) H

B) J

C) U

D) Y

Answer: D) Y

Question: Which key is used to repeat the last action in many word processing programs?

 

A) Ctrl + R

B) Ctrl + Y

C) Ctrl + X

D) Ctrl + Z

Answer: B) Ctrl + Y

Question: What is the purpose of the ‘Alt + F4’ keyboard shortcut?

 

A) Open the file menu

B) Close the active window or application

C) Activate the function keys

D) Switch to fullscreen mode

Answer: B) Close the active window or application

Question: Which finger is used to reach the ‘H’ 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 ‘Ctrl + V’ keyboard shortcut?

 

A) Cut

B) Paste

C) Save

D) Undo

Answer: B) Paste

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

 

A) A

B) Q

C) G

D) F

Answer: D) F

Question: Which key is used to move the cursor to the end of the document in word processing programs?

 

A) Ctrl + Home

B) Ctrl + End

C) Ctrl + Page Up

D) Ctrl + Page Down

Answer: B) Ctrl + End

Question: What is the purpose of the ‘Ct

rl + A’ keyboard shortcut?

 

A) Align text

B) Select all

C) Save document

D) Insert hyperlink

Answer: B) Select all