Keyboarding Technique Quiz

Elbows should be at your side

The Return/Enter key is struck with the semi colon finger.

When typing, keep your fingers positioned on the home row keys.

Your body should be centered between the G and H keys.

Your wrists should be arched when keying.

Thumbs should rest on the spacebar.

It is OK to take your right hand off home row when reaching for the return key.

Your palms should rest on the front edge of the keyboard.

Looking down at the keyboard will break your rhythm, causing slower speed and more errors.

Strike the keys squarely with short, quick, straight strokes.

Your goal in keying is to strike the keys at a steady pace without breaks or pauses.

Poor posture can cause fatigue and back problems.

It is OK to wrap your feet around your chair.

To be successful at keyboarding, you must be comfortable, even if you slump a little.

Sitting a hand span away from your keyboard is too close.

Curved fingers give you strength and striking power.

Keeping eyes on the material you are keying helps your speed and accuracy.