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1 402 Topic Data entry and keyboarding skills Value of the chapter: Use data entry tools keyboard and mous Multiple Choice Question (5 x 1=5) 1. Itis.a toggle key which when activated causes all alphabetic characters to be uppercase. (a) Altkey (b) Caps Lock key (0 Shift key (@) Arrow key 2. This key is used to enter commands or to move the cursor to the beginning of the next line, (@ Enter key (b) Return Key (©) _ Both (a) and (b) (4) None of these 3. This action of the mouse is used to start a program or open a file. (@) Left click (b) Right click (©) Scroll (d) Double click 4, Which of the following is not a key for punctuation marks? (a) comma (b) period (©) semicolon (@) equal sign 5. Which of the following is a part of the mouse? (a) buttons (b) handling area (6) rolling object (d) all of these 6.The colour that denotes wrong inputs within the acceptable timeframe in the results dialog window of rapid typing tutor. (a) green (b) yellow (red (d) orange 7.The lesson control panel can be used for ~ (2) background (b) plain (9 animation (d) enable or disable sounds 8.The colour in the results dialog window of rapid typing tutor denotes right inputs. (2) orange (b) red (©) yellow (a) green Page no 01 9.This key is used to enter commands or to move the cursor to the beginning of the next line (a) enter key (b) return Key (©) both (a) and (b) (d@) none of these Very Short Answer Question (2x2=4) 1. Explain about the computer mouse and its uses. + The mouse is a pointing device used to point a particular place on the screen. And select to perform one or more mouse actions. + Itcan be used for selecting menu commands, resizing windows and selecting actions from screen icons etc. 2. What is the difference between a backspace key and delete key? * Backspace key deletes the character just to the left of the cursor (orinsertion point) and moves the cursor to that position. * The delete key deletes the character at the current cursor position or theselected object but does not move the cursor. 2.Explain the Rapid Typing Tutor software. + Itis a open source software designed to learn typing skills on the computer. + Itis free to use and share with others but only by using the original distribution Package. 3. What is the difference between a backspace key and delete key? + Backspace key deletes the character just to the left of the cursor (or insertion point) and moves the cursor to that position. * The delete key deletes the character at the current cursor position or the selected object but does not move the cursor. 4, What is typing ergonomics? Explain its importance. + Typing ergonomics provides the logistic support for efficient and effective typewriting. + They are important to attain and maintain accuracy and speed. 5, Explain about the computer mouse and its uses. + The mouse is a pointing device used to point a particular place on the screen and select to perform one or more mouse actions. + It can be used for selecting menu commands, resizing windows and selecting actions from screen icons etc. Page no2 2 List any 5 successful keyboarding tips. + Press the keys with feather touch and do not put undue pressure. + Rest your fingers on home row while typing. + Allow your fingers to fall naturally on the keys so that each rests on top of the next key along the same horizontal row. While typing, release the key immediately as soon as you press it. Do not look at the keyboard while practicing. Press the keys with equal intervals of time in rhythm. While pressing a key, slowly pronounce the character on the key. Do not take any mental stress while typing. Maintain patience if committed a mistake at initial stage. Maintain a balance between speed and accuracy as both are equally important. To gain mastery of computer keyboard, undertake repeated practice of typewriting words, sentences, passages and figures without looking at the keyboard. Short Answer Question (2x 3=6) 1. What do the different coloured letters of a result dialog window denote? (any three) * Green letters denote right inputs * Yellow letters stand for right inputs exceeding the acceptable timeframe. * Red letters denote wrong inputs within the acceptable timeframe. + Orange letters indicate wrong inputs that also exceed the acceptable timeframe. 2. Explain the error window of rapid typing tutor? + The error window displays the detailed statistics for the current lesson. * It shows the error and delay percentages both in the graphical and table view. It helps to understand which letters are hard for you to type. Page no 3

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