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B. Fill in the blanks.
1. The status bar in the RapidTyping software has .................................. progress bars.
2. The .................................. buttons can be used to create and add new courses.
3. .................................. is the longest key on the keyboard.
4. The dashed lines colour in the Statistics screen is ...................................
5. You can restart the lesson by using the .................................. key.
Ans. 1. Two 2. Command 3. Spacebar 4. Green 5. F8
C. State whether the statements given below are True or False.
` 1. The Title bar in the RapidTyping software has three command buttons.
2. The letter to be typed is highlighted in a box.
3. Only course diagrams and statistics are available in the Statistics panel.
4. Typing speed by memorizing is improved in the Experienced course.
5. The window which appears after the lesson is completed in RapidTyping is called the Output window.
Ans. 1. True 2. True 3. False 4. True 5. False.
Section B
(Subjective Type Questions)
A. Answer the following questions.
1. What is ‘Touch Typing’?
Ans. Touch typing is a method of typing without looking at the keyboard. The fingers of a touch typist know the
location of the keys on the keyboard through practice. Touch typing typically involves placing the eight fingers
in a horizontal row on the middle of the keyboard (the home row) and taping the required keys. Touch typing
takes place either with both hands or with the use of only one hand.
2. Which keys represent the base position in the WERT keyboard
Ans. The F, D, S, A, and , K, , keys (on a WERT keyboard) represent the base position.
3. What is Student statistics?
Ans. Student Statistics helps in adding students or student groups and previewing the statistics of their performance
in the typing lesson.
4. Differentiate between Home Keys and Guide Keys. CBSE Handbook
Ans. ‘F’ and ‘J’ keys are called Guide keys. They contain a small raised tangible mark to help the typist to place their
fingers correctly on the Home keys. Alphabets ASDF are home keys for the left hand and (semi-colon) K for
the right hand.
5. List the parameters in which the result is calculated in Rapid Typing.
Ans. Results are calculated on the basis of the following parameters:
Overall rating on the upper slider indicator
Typing speed
Accuracy
Keystroke Slowdown
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