Quiz for Touch typing basics

Q1: What is touch typing?

A. Typing without looking at the keyboard B. Typing with one finger C. Typing with both eyes closed D. Typing slowly

Q2: Which fingers are used for home row keys?

A. Index, middle, ring, and little fingers B. Thumbs only C. Index fingers only D. All fingers randomly

Q3: Why is touch typing important?

A. Increases typing speed and accuracy B. Reduces typing C. Makes typing harder D. Slows computer

Q4: What is the correct posture for touch typing?

A. Sit straight, feet flat, wrists slightly above keyboard B. Lie down while typing C. Stand on one leg D. Keep eyes closed

Q5: Which row is considered the "home row"?

A. ASDF JKL; B. QWERTY row C. Number row D. Spacebar row

Q6: How should thumbs be positioned?

A. On the spacebar B. On home row letters C. Hovering in the air D. On number keys

Q7: Which hand types the letter "F"?

A. Left hand index finger B. Right hand index finger C. Left hand little finger D. Right hand middle finger

Q8: Which hand types the letter "J"?

A. Right hand index finger B. Left hand index finger C. Right hand ring finger D. Left hand middle finger

Q9: Why avoid looking at the keyboard?

A. Maintains speed and reduces errors B. It is boring C. Keyboard may break D. Reduces finger movement

Q10: What is the recommended typing speed for beginners?

A. 20–30 words per minute B. 100 words per minute C. 5 words per minute D. 60 words per minute

Q11: Which software can help improve touch typing?

A. Typing Tutor or KeyBlaze B. Paint C. WordPad D. Notepad

Q12: What is accuracy in typing?

A. Correctly typing characters without errors B. Typing fast with mistakes C. Typing slowly D. Pressing wrong keys

Q13: What is proper hand placement?

A. Fingers on home row keys B. Hands on mouse C. Hands on table D. Hands in lap

Q14: How to improve typing speed?

A. Practice regularly B. Ignore exercises C. Type slowly only D. Switch keyboards often

Q15: How many fingers are typically used in touch typing?

A. All 10 fingers B. Only 2 fingers C. Thumbs only D. Index fingers only

Q16: Which finger types the spacebar?

A. Thumb B. Index C. Middle D. Little finger

Q17: What is the benefit of correct posture?

A. Prevents strain and fatigue B. Slows typing C. Breaks keyboard D. Reduces errors only

Q18: What is the recommended wrist position?

A. Slightly elevated above keyboard B. Resting on desk C. Bent backward D. Folded in lap

Q19: Which is NOT a home row key?

A. Q B. F C. J D. D