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    A good way of saving energy and resources is to:

    • Sell your monitor.
    • Switch off your monitor.
    • Donate your monitor.
    • Throw away your monitor
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  • 2. 

    What do you need to play CDs on your PC?

    • A monitor

    • A remote network connection, a sound card, and speakers/headphone.

    • A CD drive and an internet connection.

    • A CD drive, a sound card, and speakers/headphones.

    Correct Answer
    A. A CD drive, a sound card, and speakers/headphones.
  • 3. 

    Teleworking allows you to work from a remote location.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 4. 

    E-commerce offers you the same rights and privileges as your local retailer if you’re not satisfied with your purchase.  

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 5. 

    Which type of application is most commonly used for general bookkeeping tasks?

    • A database application.

    • A spreadsheet application.

    • A CAD application.

    • An e-mail application.

    Correct Answer
    A. A spreadsheet application.
  • 6. 

    What type of organization would typically use a mainframe computer?

    • A charity organisation.

    • A school or college.

    • A government agency.

    • A small business.

    Correct Answer
    A. A government agency.
  • 7. 

    E-commerce operates on the Internet only during normal business hours.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 8. 

    Many people work from home using a PC. How would you access resources on your office network from a PC in your home?

    • By using –mail.

    • By using a remote network connection.

    • By using the World Wide Web.

    • By using a zip drive

    Correct Answer
    A. By using a remote network connection.
  • 9. 

    The best way to prevent repetitive strain injury (RSI) is to:  

    • Use a wrist rest to relieve pressure when you type.

    • Take regular breaks from your computer.

    • Use an ergonomic mouse.

    • Make sure that your monitor is well positioned.

    Correct Answer
    A. Take regular breaks from your computer.
  • 10. 

    It is important to position equipment correctly when working with computers. How should your monitor be positioned?  

    • The top of your monitor should be level with your eyes.

    • The middle of the screen should be level with your eyes.

    • The top of your monitor should be level with the top of your head.

    • The bottom of the screen should be level with your eyes.

    Correct Answer
    A. The top of your monitor should be level with your eyes.

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