D. Short answer questions (50 words) 1. Discuss the various types of keys available on a computer keyboard.
2. Differentiate between Home Keys and Guide Keys.
3. What do you understand by Guide Keys? Name the Guide keys of a
(a) computer keyboard
(b) typewriter
4. Explain the role of typing ergonomics.
5. Why the use of various typing software is common now-a-days?
6. Mention the finger allocation of keys of the Bottom Row of computer keyboard.
Answers
Answer:
All the answer are given below
Explanation:
Ans 1. The keys on your keyboard can be divided into several groups based on function:
Typing (alphanumeric) keys. These keys include the same letter, number, punctuation, and symbol keys found on a traditional typewriter.
Control keys. ...
Function keys. ...
Navigation keys. ...
Numeric keypad.
Ans 2. Home key is the one which is used to return the cursor to the beginning of the line. This happens in documents only where we can edit. In cases where the documents cannot be edited, the home key is used to return the cursor to the beginning of the document. Guide keys guide the user through the documents.
Ans 3. On a computer keyboard, keys 'F' and 'J' are called guide keys for left and right hand, respectively. Both contain a small raised tangible mark with the help of which the touch typist can place the fingers correctly on the home keys. The cursor keys serve as a guide for typing.
Ans 4. The ergonomics of typing looks at the correct set up of desk equipment as well as posture and how to correctly type at a desk. The goal of typing ergonomics is to reduce the strain, stress and wear and tear of your joints as you type. You can read about the different ergonomic factors in the workplace here.
Ans 5. Nowadays there are users of various typing software, the main reason behind this is because of the situations where people are getting their confidential credentials stolen when they type anything on the keyboard because those keystrokes are recorded and afterward that is used for hacking.
Ans 6. Finger allocation of keys on the bottom row of a computer keyboard are : Z, X, C, V, and B keys for the left hand and N, M, comma, period, and forward slash keys for the right hand.
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