ICDL Module 1 Theory Test

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1.

Which of the following is classed as hardware?
- A.
  
  Keyboard
- B.
  
  Desk top publishing
- C.
  
  Spreadsheets
- D.
  
  Presentation
2.

Which of the following is a portable computer, enabling the user to work remotely?
- A.
  
  Desktop PC
- B.
  
  Mainframe
- C.
  
  Laptop computer
- D.
  
  Server
3.

Read Only Memory (ROM) is :
- A.
  
  Temporary memory
- B.
  
  Retained when the computer is switched off
- C.
  
  Part of the operating system
- D.
  
  A removable storage device
4.

A Megabyte (Mb) is:
- A.
  
  8 bits
- B.
  
  1024 bytes
- C.
  
  1000 Kilobytes
- D.
  
  1024 Kilobytes
5.

Which of the following is NOT an input device?
- A.
  
  Keyboard
- B.
  
  Speaker
- C.
  
  Mouse
- D.
  
  Scanner
6.

A Microphone is:
- A.
  
  An output device
- B.
  
  An input device
- C.
  
  Both an input and output device
- D.
  
  Neither an input nor output device
7.

Which removable storage device has the smallest capacity?
- A.
  
  Zip disk
- B.
  
  CD-R
- C.
  
  DVD
- D.
  
  Floppy disk
8.

Formatting a disk does which of the following?
- A.
  
  Prepares it for storing data
- B.
  
  Copies files
- C.
  
  Makes files read-only
- D.
  
  Retains existing data on the disk
9.

Which of the following is operating system software?
- A.
  
  Word Processing/Database/Spreadsheets
- B.
  
  Windows Explorer/My Computer/My Documents
- C.
  
  Internet Explorer/Netscape/Outlook
- D.
  
  Windows XP/Linux/Vista
10.

Which of the following is NOT part of basic system maintenance checks?
- A.
  
  Checking cables are connected
- B.
  
  Checking the Product ID of your software packages
- C.
  
  Checking that the printer and monitor are switched on
- D.
  
  Checking that power is on
11.

Which of the following may indicate an error?
- A.
  
  Flashing lights
- B.
  
  Bleeps
- C.
  
  Lack of display
- D.
  
  All of the above
12.

If the printer appears to have stopped working, which of the following should be your first action?
- A.
  
  Print the file again
- B.
  
  Check the file in Print Preview
- C.
  
  Check that the printer has paper and is turned on
- D.
  
  Check the printer’s warranty
13.

What is the function of the BIOS?
- A.
  
  To enable you to install software
- B.
  
  To manage programs and resources on your computer
- C.
  
  To give regular updates
- D.
  
  To load the operating system and ensure that hardware components are functioning correctly
14.

The Control Panel enables the user to:
- A.
  
  Control and manage computer setup such as: date and time, printers, networks, performance and maintenance
- B.
  
  Control and manage programs on the computer
- C.
  
  Create folders and manage files
- D.
  
  Search for files
15.

Which of the following would you use to close a non-responsive program?
- A.
  
  Control Panel
- B.
  
  My Computer
- C.
  
  Task Manager
- D.
  
  Windows Explorer
16.

Car registrations and census would be controlled by which organisation?
- A.
  
  Airlines
- B.
  
  Government
- C.
  
  Hospitals
- D.
  
  Business Administrators
17.

Patient records are a computerised function of which organisation?
- A.
  
  Airlines
- B.
  
  Government
- C.
  
  Hospitals
- D.
  
  Business Administrators
18.

An advantage of E-commerce is:
- A.
  
  It is open until 5pm
- B.
  
  It is available 24 hours a day
- C.
  
  It is available at off peak times only
- D.
  
  It allows face-to-face contact
19.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of email?
- A.
  
  You can exchange information with another computer user
- B.
  
  It is a fast and cheap method of communication
- C.
  
  You can attach files to email
- D.
  
  Viruses can be introduced through email
20.

To reduce screen glare you should:
- A.
  
  Use window blinds
- B.
  
  Set the brightness control
- C.
  
  Fit a monitor filter
- D.
  
  Sit facing a window
21.

How can you reduce the risk of eyestrain and headaches?
- A.
  
  By keeping the lights dimmed
- B.
  
  Reducing break times away from the computer
- C.
  
  By sitting further away from the screen
- D.
  
  Having frequent breaks away from the computer
22.

How can you avoid injury in a safe working environment?
- A.
  
  Secure trailing wires
- B.
  
  Keep wires exposed so you can see them
- C.
  
  Cover trailing wires with a carpet
- D.
  
  Colour code wires
23.

How can you help the environment?
- A.
  
  Recycle used printer toner cartridges
- B.
  
  By using a screensaver
- C.
  
  Reduce the memory size of the computer
- D.
  
  Always keep the computer on
24.

Sensitive data should be:
- A.
  
  Placed on the Internet
- B.
  
  Available to third parties
- C.
  
  Copyrighted
- D.
  
  Protected by User IDs and passwords
25.

Passwords should be:
- A.
  
  Divulged to a third party
- B.
  
  Changed regularly
- C.
  
  Used by more than one person
- D.
  
  Never changed