3.00  Keyboarding and Document Processing

 

 

Student Directions

 

Part I-Sentence Completion

Complete the following questions using the word list provided.

 

 

1.  The ability to enter text by using the correct fingers without looking at the keys is known as ________________________.

 

2.  The most common keyboard arrangement is the ___________________.

3.  _____________________ is the science of designing equipment and workspace for a comfortable and safe working environment.

4.  ____________________________ can occur when someone performs a task repeatedly.

 

5.  The message of the letter or memo is the _______________.

6.  The type of spacing where you manually press the enter key two times is _______________________________.

 

7.  _____________ characters equals a standard word in keyboarding.

8.  If an individual wanted to request information from a company, he/she would send a ______________________________.

9.  A ________________________ is written correspondence used within the same company or organization.

10.  A letter style with all parts aligned with the left margin is known as ________________.

 

 

Part II-Discussion Questions

Answer each of the following in paragraph form.

 

1.  Explain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, what causes it, and the symptoms of this injury.

 

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2.  List the four parts of a memorandum heading and how each should be keyed.

 

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3.  Explain two similarities and two differences between a memorandum and a letter.

 

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4. Explain the importance of proper workstation setup and at least four essential ergonomic rules.

click for a simple list of ergonomic rules for keyboarding.

 

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Part III-Proofreading

Identify the errors in the following sentences.  Use appropriate proofreader marks. Click for Proof Readers Symbols Chart.

 

1.  mr. Johnson caled said and he wuold be late for the meeting at 2:  00.

 

2.  Mrs. Burns explained to the kindergartners,  no runing the in the hall children”.

 

3.  Is the articcle ready for publicatoin in tomorows newspaper ?

 

4.  The littel boy asked his momy if he could have a lollipop

 

5.  Pleae let me now if you have any qeustions.Thank you four your time.

 

Part IV-Formatting a Memorandum

Use this link to help you key a correct business memo. MEMORANDUM INFORMATION AND EXAMPLES

• Using the information below; compose, key, and format a memorandum.
• Use the current date.
• Use appropriate technique.
• Save and print as instructed by your teacher.

 

You are the administrative assistant to Mr. Jones at Raleigh Enterprises.  He has asked you to send out a memo to all employees regarding the upcoming blood drive that will be held on March 10.  Be sure to explain that all employees are encouraged to participate. The Red Cross is in need of all blood types and by donating it would help the shortages in the hospitals and military.  This is a short and painless process.  Employees may report to Conference Room B at any convenient time during the work day.