Keyboarding Exam Notes 2025 – Study Guide & Key Concepts Review
How much space should be left between a figure and the % sign?
-one space
-two spaces
-three spaces
-no space - correct answer ✔✔ no space
Which of the following is the "at" sign?
-&
-@
-*
-# - correct answer ✔✔ @
You must shift to key all of the following symbols EXCEPT....
-<
-@
-=
-> - correct answer ✔✔ =
When you proofread text and find something that should be keyed in ____________________,
you should write a diagonal line through it and mark it as "lc." - correct answer ✔✔ lowercase
Your lowest gwam speeds will probably be achieved on ____________________ copy. - correct
answer ✔✔ statistical
The > symbol is the shift of the ____________________ key. - correct answer ✔✔ period
, Space ____________________ time before and after & used to join names. - correct answer
✔✔ one
Both the ) and the _ symbols are controlled by the right ____________________ finger. -
correct answer ✔✔ little
When you key, your textbook should be placed behind or at the side of the keyboard.
(True or False) - correct answer ✔✔ True
When you key, you should keep your wrists low and slightly touching the keyboard.
(True or False) - correct answer ✔✔ False
F and J keys on a computer keyboard usually have a raised line or dot to help you position your
fingers on the home row.
(True or False) - correct answer ✔✔ True
You should always strike the keys with a strong, powerful motion.
(True or False) - correct answer ✔✔ False
The notation QS in your keyboarding textbook means quit spacing.
(True or False) - correct answer ✔✔ False
Space twice after a period at the end of a sentence.
(True or False) - correct answer ✔✔ True
When you key, you should reach up without moving your hands away from your body.
How much space should be left between a figure and the % sign?
-one space
-two spaces
-three spaces
-no space - correct answer ✔✔ no space
Which of the following is the "at" sign?
-&
-@
-*
-# - correct answer ✔✔ @
You must shift to key all of the following symbols EXCEPT....
-<
-@
-=
-> - correct answer ✔✔ =
When you proofread text and find something that should be keyed in ____________________,
you should write a diagonal line through it and mark it as "lc." - correct answer ✔✔ lowercase
Your lowest gwam speeds will probably be achieved on ____________________ copy. - correct
answer ✔✔ statistical
The > symbol is the shift of the ____________________ key. - correct answer ✔✔ period
, Space ____________________ time before and after & used to join names. - correct answer
✔✔ one
Both the ) and the _ symbols are controlled by the right ____________________ finger. -
correct answer ✔✔ little
When you key, your textbook should be placed behind or at the side of the keyboard.
(True or False) - correct answer ✔✔ True
When you key, you should keep your wrists low and slightly touching the keyboard.
(True or False) - correct answer ✔✔ False
F and J keys on a computer keyboard usually have a raised line or dot to help you position your
fingers on the home row.
(True or False) - correct answer ✔✔ True
You should always strike the keys with a strong, powerful motion.
(True or False) - correct answer ✔✔ False
The notation QS in your keyboarding textbook means quit spacing.
(True or False) - correct answer ✔✔ False
Space twice after a period at the end of a sentence.
(True or False) - correct answer ✔✔ True
When you key, you should reach up without moving your hands away from your body.
