ECDL Recap
Ecdl recap
- 1.
ICT stands for
- A.
Information and communication technology
- B.
Information and computer technology
- C.
Instant communication technology
- D.
Informative and communication technology
Correct Answer
A. Information and communication technology -
- 2.
The Physical Components that make up a computer system are known as
- A.
Software
- B.
Hardware
- C.
Firmware
- D.
Firewall
Correct Answer
B. Hardware -
- 3.
Which of the following best describes software
- A.
Physical parts of a computer system
- B.
Peripherals
- C.
Any program or set of instructions that get the computer to do something
- D.
Freeware
Correct Answer
C. Any program or set of instructions that get the computer to do something -
- 4.
Which of the following in not an input device
- A.
Keyboard
- B.
Printer
- C.
Touch pad
- D.
Stylus
Correct Answer
B. Printer -
- 5.
Which of the following is an output device
- A.
Plotter
- B.
Microphone
- C.
Light pen
- D.
Scanner
Correct Answer
A. Plotter -
- 6.
Which of the following statements is true
- A.
A kilobyte is larger than a gigabyte
- B.
A terrabyte is smaller than a megabyte
- C.
A megabyte is larger than a kilobyte
- D.
A gigabyte is larger than a terrabyte
Correct Answer
C. A megabyte is larger than a kilobyte -
- 7.
How many bytes in a Kilobyte
- A.
1000 bytes
- B.
10024 bytes
- C.
1024 bytes
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. 1024 bytes -
- 8.
Which of the following is a storage device
- A.
Firewall Disk
- B.
Data Protection Act
- C.
Hard Disk
- D.
Monitor
Correct Answer
C. Hard Disk -
- 9.
Which of these best describes a byte
- A.
A single unit of storage
- B.
The largest capacity available in storage
- C.
The capacity of an average Hard Disk
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. A single unit of storage -
- 10.
What is the approximate size of a singLe page business letter full of text that was created in word processing
- A.
25 kb
- B.
125 kb
- C.
1125 kb
- D.
5 mb
Correct Answer
A. 25 kb -
- 11.
Which of the following best describes a dot matrix printer
- A.
A printer that forms its characters using jets of ink
- B.
A printer that forms its characters using toner
- C.
A printer that is very fast and excellent quality
- D.
A printer that is generally used for draft quality output - payslips etc
Correct Answer
D. A printer that is generally used for draft quality output - payslips etc -
- 12.
Which of the following is generally known as the fastest, best quality toner based and most expensive printer
- A.
Inkjet
- B.
Plotter
- C.
Laser
- D.
Daisywheel
Correct Answer
C. Laser -
- 13.
What does CPU stand for
- A.
Central Processing Unit
- B.
Central Plug-in Unit
- C.
Central Program Units
- D.
Central Point Unit
Correct Answer
A. Central Processing Unit -
- 14.
The CPU is known as the brain of the computer it has three main components which are
- A.
Firmware, Freeware and Shareware
- B.
Arithmetic Logical Unit - Control Unit - Internal Store/Register
- C.
Arithmetic Logical Unit - Internal Store/Register - Hertz
- D.
Arithmetic Logical Unit - Control Unit - Hertz
Correct Answer
B. Arithmetic Logical Unit - Control Unit - Internal Store/Register -
- 15.
The speed of a CPU - more correctly the clock speed of a CPU is measure in
- A.
Medium Waves
- B.
Frequency Waves
- C.
Gaza Waves
- D.
Hertz
Correct Answer
D. Hertz -
- 16.
Which one of the following is not an item under the Data Protection ACT
- A.
Data must be stored securely
- B.
Data must be obtained lawfully and fairly
- C.
Data may be passed on without permission
- D.
Data held must not be excessive
Correct Answer
C. Data may be passed on without permission -
- 17.
Programs that can be used for a trial period free of charge, but after the trial period it must be purchased - is best known as
- A.
Firmware
- B.
Freeware
- C.
Shareware
- D.
Software
Correct Answer
C. Shareware -
- 18.
RSI stands for
- A.
Really Silly Injury
- B.
Repetitive Strain Injury
- C.
Repetitive Strained Injury
- D.
Really Strained Injury
Correct Answer
B. Repetitive Strain Injury -
- 19.
The four stages/components of computing can be described as
- A.
Input - data - output - storage
- B.
Input - process - output - storage
- C.
Input - hard disk - monitor - storage
- D.
Input - information - output - printer
Correct Answer
B. Input - process - output - storage -
- 20.
A program designed to create havoc on your computer system is known as
- A.
WIMP
- B.
Virus
- C.
Firewall
- D.
Freeware
Correct Answer
B. Virus -
- 21.
In connection with the Internet what does WWW stand for
- A.
World Wide Wait
- B.
World Wide Wonder
- C.
World Wide Watch
- D.
World Wide Web
Correct Answer
D. World Wide Web -
- 22.
What is a bit
- A.
It's larger than a byte
- B.
It's a binary digit either 1 or 0
- C.
It's a computer program
- D.
It's short for better informtion technology
Correct Answer
B. It's a binary digit either 1 or 0 -
- 23.
When you purchase a piece of software you do not own the software you are buying the right to use the software. You are buying an EULA - what does this stand for
- A.
Everyone Uses Likes Agrees
- B.
Every User Licence Agreement
- C.
End User Licence Agreement
- D.
End User Licence Alliance
Correct Answer
C. End User Licence Agreement -
- 24.
Someone who breaks codes and passwords to gain unauthorised access is known as a
- A.
Hacker
- B.
Programmer
- C.
Virus
- D.
Firewall
Correct Answer
A. Hacker -
- 25.
Which of the following is best practise so to avoid unnecessary loss of data
- A.
Make a backup copy and store at remote location
- B.
Make regular backup copy and store at remote location
- C.
Check your computer for virsus yearly
- D.
Have a book to sign in before using a computer
Correct Answer
B. Make regular backup copy and store at remote location -
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