Keyboarding Skills Diagram Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which finger is used to key 'T' and 'R'?

Left Middle

Left Index (pointer) (correct)

Left Ring

Right Index (pointer)

Which finger is used to key 'C' and 'E'?

Left Middle (correct)

Left Ring

Right Middle

Left Index

Which finger is used to key 'W' and '2'?

Left Middle

Left Index

Right Index

Left Ring (correct)

Which finger is used to key 'U' and 'H'?

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Which finger is used to key 'K' and 'I'?

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Which finger is used to key 'O' and '9'?

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Which finger is used to key 'P' and ';'?

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Which finger is used to press the [TAB] key?

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Which finger is used to press the [Backspace] key?

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Which finger is used to press the [Space Bar]?

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What does sitting up straight refer to?

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Which hand strikes the 'a s d f' homerow keys?

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Which hand strikes the 'j k l ;' homerow keys?

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What is the key used to move the cursor to the next line?

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What key is used to insert spaces between characters?

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What is the most commonly used keyboard arrangement?

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Which finger is referred to as the 'Left Pinky Finger'?

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Which finger is referred to as the 'Left Ring Finger'?

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Which finger is referred to as the 'Left Middle Finger'?

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Which finger is referred to as the 'Left Index Finger'?

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Which finger is referred to as the 'Left Thumb'?

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Which finger is referred to as the 'Right Thumb'?

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Which finger is referred to as the 'Right Index'?

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Which finger is referred to as the 'Right Middle'?

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Which finger is referred to as the 'Right Ring'?

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Which finger is referred to as the 'Right Pinkey'?

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Study Notes

Keyboarding Skills Overview

Each finger has a specific role when typing on a keyboard, crucial for efficient touch typing.
Correct finger placement enhances typing speed and reduces errors.

Finger Assignments for Key Pressing

Left Index (Pointer): Used for pressing "T" and "R".
Left Middle: Responsible for pressing "C" and "E".
Left Ring: Key for "W" and "2".
Right Index (Pointer): Controls "U" and "H".
Right Middle: Presses "K" and "I".
Right Ring: Handles "O" and "9".
Right Pinky (Little Finger): Used for "P" and ";".
Left Pinky (Little Finger): Presses the [TAB] key.
Right Pinky (Little Finger): Engages the [Backspace] key.
Thumb: Used for pressing the [Space Bar].

Posture and Hand Position

Posture: Maintaining an upright position while typing is essential for comfort and efficiency.
Left Hand: Responsible for striking the "a s d f" home row keys.
Right Hand: Engages with the "j k l ;" home row keys.

Key Functions

Enter/Return Key: Moves the cursor to the next line.
Space Bar: Inserts spaces between characters.
Most Common Keyboard Arrangement: QWERTY layout, widely used globally.

Additional Finger Information

Left Pinky Finger: Primarily used for [TAB] and other keys like "Q" and "A".
Left Ring Finger: Utilized for "E" and "D" as well as "3" and "4".
Left Middle Finger: Handles "D" and additional keys on the left side.
Left Index Finger: Covers multiple keys including "F", "G", "R", and "T".
Left Thumb: Primarily used for the [Space Bar].
Right Thumb: Also interacts with the [Space Bar] for comfort and efficiency.
Right Index: Accesses keys such as "U", "Y", "H", and "J".
Right Middle: Engages with keys including "I" and "K".
Right Ring: Primarily strikes keys like "O" and "P".
Right Pinky: Manages the [Backspace] key and other keys on the right side.

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Description

Test your knowledge of keyboarding skills with this quiz focused on finger placement for various keys. Each card describes a specific finger used to type particular letters and numbers. Perfect for beginners aiming to improve typing accuracy and speed.