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Introduction to IT
- 1.What do you need to play CDs on your PC?
- A.
A monitor
- B.
A remote network connection, a sound card, and speakers/headphone.
- C.
A CD drive and an internet connection.
- D.
A CD drive, a sound card, and speakers/headphones.
- 2.Many people work from home using a PC. How would you access resources on your office network from a PC in your home?
- A.
By using –mail.
- B.
By using a remote network connection.
- C.
By using the World Wide Web.
- D.
By using a zip drive
- 3.Which type of application is most commonly used for general bookkeeping tasks?
- A.
A database application.
- B.
A spreadsheet application.
- C.
A CAD application.
- D.
An e-mail application.
- 4.What type of organization would typically use a mainframe computer?
- A.
A charity organisation.
- B.
A school or college.
- C.
A government agency.
- D.
A small business.
- 5.Teleworking allows you to work from a remote location.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.E-commerce operates on the Internet only during normal business hours.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.E-commerce offers you the same rights and privileges as your local retailer if you’re not satisfied with your purchase.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.A good way of saving energy and resources is to:
- A.
Sell your monitor.
- B.
Switch off your monitor.
- C.
Donate your monitor.
- D.
Throw away your monitor
- 9.It is important to position equipment correctly when working with computers. How should your monitor be positioned?
- A.
The top of your monitor should be level with your eyes.
- B.
The middle of the screen should be level with your eyes.
- C.
The top of your monitor should be level with the top of your head.
- D.
The bottom of the screen should be level with your eyes.
- 10.The best way to prevent repetitive strain injury (RSI) is to:
- A.
Use a wrist rest to relieve pressure when you type.
- B.
Take regular breaks from your computer.
- C.
Use an ergonomic mouse.
- D.
Make sure that your monitor is well positioned.
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