Typing Skills Basics MCQs
Typing Skills Basics โ MCQs
Class: 6
Subject: Computer Science
Section: Working with Keyboard & Mouse
Topic: Typing Skills Basics
Board: CBSE (NCERT Based Examination Pattern)
Subject: Computer Science
Section: Working with Keyboard & Mouse
Topic: Typing Skills Basics
Board: CBSE (NCERT Based Examination Pattern)
These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are designed strictly as per the NCERT syllabus, making them ideal for CBSE Class 6 Computer Science examination standard. Each question includes a detailed explanation to clear concepts easily.
1. Which device is mainly used for typing text into a computer?
Answer: B. Keyboard
Explanation: A keyboard is an input device used to enter text, numbers, and commands into the computer. It is the primary tool for typing work.
Explanation: A keyboard is an input device used to enter text, numbers, and commands into the computer. It is the primary tool for typing work.
2. The standard typing keyboard layout is called:
Answer: B. QWERTY Layout
Explanation: The keyboard is called QWERTY because the first six letters on the top row are Q, W, E, R, T, Y.
Explanation: The keyboard is called QWERTY because the first six letters on the top row are Q, W, E, R, T, Y.
3. Which keys help in typing capital letters?
Answer: B. Shift Key
Explanation: Holding the Shift key while pressing a letter types it in uppercase.
Explanation: Holding the Shift key while pressing a letter types it in uppercase.
4. Which key is used to give space between words?
Answer: C. Spacebar
Explanation: The Spacebar is the longest key and is used to insert spaces between words.
Explanation: The Spacebar is the longest key and is used to insert spaces between words.
5. Which key deletes letters to the left of the cursor?
Answer: B. Backspace
Explanation: Backspace removes characters on the left side of the cursor while typing.
Explanation: Backspace removes characters on the left side of the cursor while typing.
6. Which key moves the cursor to the next line?
Answer: B. Enter
Explanation: The Enter key starts a new line or executes a command.
Explanation: The Enter key starts a new line or executes a command.
7. Proper typing using all fingers is called:
Answer: B. Touch typing
Explanation: Touch typing means typing without looking at the keyboard using correct finger placement.
Explanation: Touch typing means typing without looking at the keyboard using correct finger placement.
8. The middle row of the keyboard is called:
Answer: C. Home row
Explanation: Keys like A, S, D, F, J, K, L are on the Home Row where fingers rest while typing.
Explanation: Keys like A, S, D, F, J, K, L are on the Home Row where fingers rest while typing.
9. Which finger presses the spacebar?
Answer: B. Thumb
Explanation: Both thumbs are used to press the spacebar in proper typing technique.
Explanation: Both thumbs are used to press the spacebar in proper typing technique.
10. Caps Lock key is used to:
Answer: C. Type capital letters continuously
Explanation: When Caps Lock is ON, all letters are typed in uppercase.
Explanation: When Caps Lock is ON, all letters are typed in uppercase.
11. The topmost row with numbers is called:
Answer: B
Contains digits 0โ9 used in typing numbers.
Contains digits 0โ9 used in typing numbers.
12. Which key is used to move to the next tab space?
Answer: C
Tab creates equal spacing or indents.
Tab creates equal spacing or indents.
13. Proper sitting posture helps in:
Answer: B
Correct posture prevents strain and improves speed.
Correct posture prevents strain and improves speed.
14. Which finger presses the โFโ key?
Answer: A
โFโ is a home row key for the left index finger.
โFโ is a home row key for the left index finger.
15. Typing without looking at keys improves:
Answer: B
Touch typing boosts both speed and correctness.
Touch typing boosts both speed and correctness.
16. Which key combination types special symbols?
Answer: A
Example: Shift + 1 = !
Example: Shift + 1 = !
17. The bottom row includes:
Answer: A
These keys are typed using lower finger reach.
These keys are typed using lower finger reach.
18. Keyboard is a/an:
Answer: B
It sends data into the computer.
It sends data into the computer.
19. Regular typing practice leads to:
Answer: B
Practice improves muscle memory.
Practice improves muscle memory.
20. Correct finger placement is learned from:
Answer: A
Home row is the base position for all typing.
Home row is the base position for all typing.
