Deck 16: Develop Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy

Question 1

The advantage of touch typing is that you are able to read the text you are producing on the computer monitor while you are typing it.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In addition to function keys, a computer program may also offer a variety of shortcut keys that:

A) allow you to access a variety of other suppliers for the organisation
B) allow you to organise your desk and office layout
C) help provide an easier method of copying your competitor's work
D) help provide an easier method of navigating and using the software

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A mouse is a device that allows you to move your cursor around a document and helps you to navigate within a work station.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Documents create a lasting impression and will often be:

A) sent to an outside person to review the final document before they are used
B) printed out and given to everyone within the organisation to read and add any touches
C) framed when they are of a very high quality
D) saved by the organisation and the recipient to provide evidence of what the organisation agreed to

Question 5

Each day you will perform tasks that involve WHS issues to some degree, such as dealing with office equipment.

Question 6

Speed and accuracy will also be relevant to your level of responsibility; if your role involves managing a great deal of staff, then you will have a greater speed and accuracy.

Question 7

There are a number of issues to consider when working at a printer or at a desk for the majority of the working day.

Question 8

Touch typing is the ability to:

A) type accurately without looking at the keyboard
B) access a service that completes your typed documents for you
C) type accurately without looking at the screen
D) access a device without the need of passwords

Question 9

If your role involves a great deal of typing then:

A) your department will require you to complete all the typing processes
B) your manager will only allow you to perform typing duties
C) you will have a greater speed and accuracy then a staff member who does not
D) you will have a greater level of responsibility over other staff members who do not

Question 10

Your desk surface should be the correct width to:

A) accommodate all input devices the organisation requires
B) hold only the keyboard and monitor
C) accommodate input devices such as a keyboard and mouse
D) hold the keyboard, monitor, mouse and all printing devices