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the Information provided in this post are Compiled by A. Praveen Kumar, SPM,
Papannapet SO-502303 (Medak Division, Mob no. 9849636361, 8019549939) for in
good faith of Postal Assistant exam aspirants. Author of blog does not
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Part-II will be
of 100 marks. Time duration is of 30 minutes (15 minutes each for computer
typing test and Date entry test respectively)
Part-II will
be of qualifying nature with minimum of 40% for OC, 37% for BC and 33% for SC
/ST candidates.
The final merit shall be prepared on
the basis of the aggregate marks obtained by the Applicants in the Aptitude
Test (Paper I) only subject to their qualifying in Computer/Typing test (Paper
II). i.e., there will be no marks for Typing/Data entry test. You have to just qualify the minimum criteria
in Paper-2 and final merit list shall be prepared on the basis of marks of
Paper-I only.
TypingTestPattern: -
Typing test will be divided in to two sections:
1) Computer typing
Test:
This test
will evaluate Candidate’s Computer typing efficiency. Candidates are
required to type a passage in English/Hindi (450 words passage for English
& 375 words passage for Hindi) within the duration of 15 minutes.
Typing Speed: - Recommended typing speed for selection is 25-30 words per minute (WPM).
Only
candidates opting for Hindi script test will have to give Hindi typing test.
It’s upon your personal preference. English typing is considered easier to
learn and pass. You can choose either English or Hindi for typing test.
The typing
test and test of data entry operations will be conducted on Computer key board
but not on type writer.
2) Data-Entry
test:
This test
will evaluate Candidates data-entry efficiency. Candidates are required to type
figures, letters and manuscript data within the duration of 15 minutes.
Typing Speed and Accuracy tests allow you to check a
candidate's typing speed and accuracy automatically based on existing documents
or documents you create.
Data Entry Speed and Accuracy tests
allow you to check a candidate's alphanumeric or numeric data entry speed and
accuracy automatically; based on existing forms
Typing tests measure two things, speed
and mistakes, so when you take typing speed test, do not look only at your
speed, look also at the number of your mistakes and concentrate on reducing
your mistakes rather than increasing your typing speed. The end result will be
increased productivity.
WPM
WPM is an abbreviation of
Words-Per-Minute. Confusingly this does not literally mean whole words, as one
might find in a dictionary, but rather word-units.
For speed to be comparable, it must be
measured in standard units. In the case of typing speed if we used actual words
for the WPM measurement then typing speed test results would not be comparable
unless everyone used the same texts for their respective typing speed tests -
which would give us the additional factor of memorisation so, the word-units we
use are artificial.
One word-unit is five keystrokes.
Thus, "typed" is one word-unit, "type on
it" is two word-units (spaces count as keystrokes too).
Typing technique
Make sure you feel comfortable at your computer.
Adjust your chair so your arms comfortably reach the table at a 90-degree
angle. Make sure your wrists are straight. Sit up straight in your chair with
your back resting against the chair. Place both feet on the ground.
Whether you’re taking a typing test, preparation is an important factor in the outcome.
The best way to prepare is to work on your technique; sit comfortably and
practice tests that are similar to the one you’ll have to take.
Use All Your Fingers
Learn
how to type using all your fingers – not just your two pointer fingers. Even
though you may be able to type quickly with two fingers, you can type even
faster with practice if you use all your fingers to do the work. Typing lessons
can help you learn which finger to use to type each letter. This memorization
can help your brain direct your fingers to the letters you need without
requiring you to look at the keys. As you teach your fingers to find the keys,
you can look at the screen to see what you’re typing instead of watching your
fingers, which will further increase your typing speed.
Avoid Seeing:
Yes, you should not see the keyboard while you type.
You should have military level of discipline. Look at the screen or the source
paper. After you are familiar with the finger placements you can try this.
While riding bicycle, what will you see? The road or the pedals
Practice a Similar Test
Not all typing tests are the same. You
might take a three- or five-minute typing test, or it may be longer. The test
might not allow you to press the backspace key. It might be in the form of a
game, or it might be a simple paragraph you must read and copy. If you can,
find out the format of the timed typing test you’ll be taking.
Look on-line for free on-line typing tests that are similar
to what you might encounter during your test.
Keep Corrections to a Minimum
While it’s
important to type quickly with as much accuracy as possible, going back to
correct mistakes can slow down your typing speed considerably. Practice finding
the correct keys the first time so you don’t have to worry about errors. Use
discretion when choosing which errors to go back and correct.
The material you
are tested on will most likely be something you’ve never seen before. Chances
are you won’t have an opportunity to read over the material beforehand. To
prepare for your test, practice typing things with which you’re not familiar.
Don’t worry about whether you understand what you’re typing; just focus on
typing it correctly.
Also,
be aware that not all computer keyboards feel the same way. Although it will
still be a QWERTY keyboard, which is the standard computer keyboard, the keys
may feel a little different when you type on it. They might stick a little more
or be a little touchier than the ones on the keyboard you use to practice.
Another thing to consider is your surroundings. If you’re not used to typing in
different surroundings, it may be a good idea to try out a new location. Doing
these things might help you feel more relaxed when you take your typing test.
Touch Typing
Touch typing is typing without
looking at the keyboard. The idea is to teach your fingers the location of each
keys. Typing Speed is measured in Words Per Minute (WPM), commonly used in typing test
examination and recruitment. For the purposes of WPM measurement a word is
standardized to five characters or keystrokes. Therefore, “write” counts as one
word, but “understand” counts as two words and blank space also count as one
character.
Key ideas
1) Place your
indexes on 'F' and 'J'.
2) Use same
finger all time to type each key.
3)
Don't look at the keyboard, your eyes should always look at the screen
NATURE OF MISTAKES
A. Full Mistakes: The following errors are treated as full
mistakes:--
-- For every omission of word/ figure.
-- For every
substitution of a wrong word /figure.
-- For every
addition of a word / figure not found in the passage.
B. Half Mistakes: The
following errors are treated as half mistakes:--
(i) Spacing Errors: Where no space is
provided between two words, e.g. ‘Ihope’ or undesired space is provided
between the words or letters of a word e.g. hope I have, ‘I hxxave’.
(ii) For every spelling error committed
by way of repetition, or addition or transposition or omission or
substitution of a letter/letters, e.g. the word
‘spelling’
typed as ‘seeplings’ etc.
(iii) Wrong Capitalisation: Wrong use of capital letter for small letter
and vice-versa. (This does not apply to Hindi typewriting scripts).
