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Chapter 2: Data Entry and Keyboarding Skills (17925CH02)

IT Code 402

Chapter code: 17925ch02 · Book: IT Code 402 · Class 9 Information Technology

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Multiple Choice Questions(5 questions)

1

Which of the following is not a key for punctuation marks?

  1. a.(a) comma (,)
  2. b.(b) period (.)
  3. c.(c) semicolon (;)
  4. d.(d) equal sign (=)

School Level Solution

Ans.
(d) equal sign (=) is not a punctuation key — it is a mathematical operator key.
2

Which of the following is not an arrow key?

  1. a.(a) top (^)
  2. b.(b) down (↓)
  3. c.(c) right (→)
  4. d.(d) left (←)

School Level Solution

Ans.
(a) top (^) is not an arrow key — the correct up arrow key is ↑, not the caret symbol.
3

Which of the following operation is not performed by a mouse?

  1. a.(a) Left Click
  2. b.(b) Right Click
  3. c.(c) Middle Click
  4. d.(d) Double Click

School Level Solution

Ans.
A standard mouse does not have a distinct "Middle Click" operation the way it has Left, Right, and Double Click.
4

In the Rapid typing tutor, which of the following is not true?

  1. a.(a) Green = right inputs
  2. b.(b) Yellow = right inputs in extra time
  3. c.(c) Red = wrong inputs within time
  4. d.(d) Orange = wrong inputs within time

School Level Solution

Ans.
Statement (d) is incorrect — Orange denotes wrong inputs exceeding the allotted time, not wrong inputs within time.
5

The lesson control panel can be used for ______.

  1. a.(a) animation
  2. b.(b) enable or disable sounds
  3. c.(c) plain
  4. d.(d) background

School Level Solution

Ans.
(b) enable or disable sounds is the function of the lesson control panel.

Fill in the Blanks(10 questions)

1

A touch typist knows the location on the keyboard through ________ memory.

School Level Solution

Ans.
muscle
2

The typing speed is measured in ________.

School Level Solution

Ans.
words per minute
3

Alphabets (A–Z) and numbers (0–9) are known as ________ keys.

School Level Solution

Ans.
Alpha Numeric
4

Del key deletes the character at the ________ cursor position.

School Level Solution

Ans.
current
5

A standard keyboard has ________ Function keys.

School Level Solution

Ans.
12
6

Numeric keypad is used to enter ________ data.

School Level Solution

Ans.
Numeric
7

Page Up key is used to shift the ________ one page up.

School Level Solution

Ans.
Cursor
8

Pressing the End key moves the cursor to the ________ character of the line.

School Level Solution

Ans.
Last
9

On numeric keypad '0' is to be pressed by the ________ thumb.

School Level Solution

Ans.
right-hand
10

The numeric keypad has ________ columns and ________ rows.

School Level Solution

Ans.
four, five

True or False(15 questions)

1

The Alt key is always used with the other key.

School Level Solution

Ans.
True
2

There are 5 arrow keys on the keyboard.

School Level Solution

Ans.
False
3

The Backspace key is used to delete the character on the right to the cursor.

School Level Solution

Ans.
False
4

Caps lock key is a toggle key.

School Level Solution

Ans.
True
5

The control key is used in conjunction with other keys.

School Level Solution

Ans.
True
6

Enter key is also known as Return key.

School Level Solution

Ans.
True
7

The function keys have different meaning in different software.

School Level Solution

Ans.
True
8

The keys 'F' and 'J' are known as guide keys.

School Level Solution

Ans.
True
9

There are two Caps Lock keys on the keyboard.

School Level Solution

Ans.
False
10

The mouse has two scroll buttons.

School Level Solution

Ans.
False
11

PageDown key is used to move the cursor on next page.

School Level Solution

Ans.
True
12

Pressing the Home Key, moves the cursor to the first character in the document.

School Level Solution

Ans.
False
13

On a numeric keypad, the number 8 is the guide key.

School Level Solution

Ans.
False
14

In Rapid typing tutor, the right input entered is denoted by yellow colour.

School Level Solution

Ans.
False
15

In Rapid typing tutor, the right input entered in exceeding time frame is denoted by Red colour.

School Level Solution

Ans.
False

Short Answer Questions (50 words)(6 questions)

1

Discuss the various types of keys available on a computer keyboard.

School Level Solution

Ans.
• Alphanumeric keys (A-Z, 0-9) • Punctuation keys (, . ;) • Arrow keys (↑↓←→) • Function keys (F1-F12) • Special keys: Alt, Ctrl, Esc, Enter, Backspace, Delete, Caps Lock
2

Differentiate between Home Keys and Guide Keys.

School Level Solution

Ans.
Home Keys (ASDF and ;LKJ) are the base position keys where fingers rest. Guide Keys ('F' and 'J') carry a small raised mark that helps a touch typist locate the Home Row without looking.
3

What do you understand by Guide Keys? Name the Guide keys of a (a) computer keyboard (b) typewriter.

School Level Solution

Ans.
Guide keys have a raised tactile mark that helps a touch typist place fingers correctly without looking at the keyboard. (a) Computer keyboard: F and J keys. (b) Typewriter: similarly F and J keys.
4

Explain the role of typing ergonomics.

School Level Solution

Ans.
Typing ergonomics ensures correct sitting posture, hand position, monitor height and keyboard/mouse placement, which helps maintain speed and accuracy in typing while preventing fatigue and strain during long working hours.
5

Why the use of various typing software is common now-a-days?

School Level Solution

Ans.
Typing software like Rapid Typing Tutor is free, easy to use, and provides structured lessons, speed/accuracy statistics and games, making it convenient to learn touch typing efficiently at one's own pace.
6

Mention the finger allocation of keys of the Bottom Row of computer keyboard.

School Level Solution

Ans.
Left hand: Ring-Z, Middle-X, Index-C, V. Right hand: Index-B, N, Middle-M, Ring-comma(,), Little-full stop(.). The little finger of the left hand is not used on this row.

Typing Practice — How to Do(3 questions)

1

Check your typing ergonomics: correct posture? ergonomic desk-chair? table, mouse, keyboard and screen placed right? tools arranged to avoid twisting and reaching? How should you verify each (Yes/No)?

School Level Solution

Ans.
Check point by point: sit straight, feet flat, back supported; desk-chair height so elbows rest at ~90°; keyboard-mouse side by side, screen top at eye level an arm away; keep tools close enough to avoid twisting/reaching. Mark Yes/No per item and fix the No items first.
2

Home-row (asdfg;lkjh), upper-row (qwert poiuy) and bottom-row drills, plus finger drills (left asdf/right ;lkj/both gh, T-stretch thth, deed/frrf, ujki, juut/kite/judge, high/thigh/fright). What is the correct practice method?

School Level Solution

Ans.
Place fingers on home row (left: asdf, right: ;lkj); never look at keys; type in double-line spacing with even rhythm and accuracy over speed. Learn rows in order — home → upper → bottom — then finger drills (T-stretch, deed/frrf, ujki patterns). Repeat each till mastery before moving on.
3

Practise the sentence drills (e.g., words like post/quite/type/wool, then full sentences such as “self help is the order of the day”). What should you focus on?

School Level Solution

Ans.
Type the word lists first (post, quite, type…), then full sentences, keeping correct fingers and steady rhythm throughout. Do not chase speed — accuracy first; speed follows automatically with repeated practice.

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