Question

Which statement best explains the mechanical cause of 'Piling'?

• A. The Carriage Return Lever is pushed too hard
• B. The typist continues to strike keys after the carriage movement has been halted by the margin stop
• C. The ribbon fails to advance, causing the ink to become faint
• D. Two keys are pressed simultaneously, causing the typebars to jam

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The typist continues to strike keys after the carriage movement has been halted by the margin stop

• Piling is the result of vertical stacking of ink because the horizontal movement (carriage) has stopped while the vertical action (keys) continues.