ICDL Module 1 Theory Test

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1. Which of the following is classed as hardware? 

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Keyboard

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ICDL Module 1 Theory Test - Quiz

The 'ICDL Module 1 Theory Test' assesses foundational knowledge in computer hardware and software. It covers topics such as identifying hardware components, understanding portable computing, and recognizing memory... see moretypes and input devices. This quiz is essential for learners starting in computer science. see less

2.  Patient records are a computerised function of which organisation?

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Hospitals

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3. Passwords should be:

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Changed regularly

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4. Which of the following is a portable computer, enabling the user to work remotely? 

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Laptop

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5.  Which of the following is a disadvantage of email?

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Viruses can be introduced through email

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6. An advantage of E-commerce is:

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It is available 24 hours a day

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7. How can you help the environment?

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Recycle used printer toner cartridges

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8. If you receive an email from an unknown sender containing an attached file, you should:

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Not open the email until you have verified the sender

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9. Sensitive data should be:

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Protected by User IDs and passwords

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10.  Car registrations and census would be controlled by which organisation?

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Government

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11. Formatting a disk does which of the following?

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Prepares it for storing data

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12. If the printer appears to have stopped working, which of the following should be your first action?

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Check that the printer has paper and is turned on

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13. The Control Panel enables the user to:

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Control and manage computer setup such as: date and time, printers, networks, performance and maintenance

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14.  Which of the following is operating system software?

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Windows XP/Linux/Vista

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15. Encryption is used to:

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Keep sensitive or confidential data secure using code

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16. Which of the following is NOT an input device?

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Speaker

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17. How can you reduce the risk of eyestrain and headaches?

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Having frequent breaks away from the computer

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18.  Which of the following would you use to close a non-responsive program?

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Task Manager

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19. What legally protects the ownership of software?

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Software copyright

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20. What is software piracy?

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Unauthorised copying of computer software

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21.  Which of the following may indicate an error?

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All of the above

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22. What is the name of the legislation that controls the use of computer data?

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DPA (Data Protection Act)

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23.  What is the function of the BIOS?

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To load the operating system and ensure that hardware components are functioning correctly

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24. Which of the following is NOT part of basic system maintenance checks?

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Checking the Product ID of your software packages

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25. Which removable storage device has the smallest capacity?

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Floppy disk

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26. How can you avoid injury in a safe working environment? 

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Secure trailing wires

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27. Access Rights allow:

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Authorised personnel to have access to specified areas of the computer system

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28. Quarantined files are:

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Retained until they are deleted or disinfected

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29. A Microphone is:

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An input device

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30.  A Megabyte (Mb) is:

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1024 Kilobytes

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31. What type of licence grants ownership of software to the user?

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End User Licence Agreement

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32. Read Only Memory (ROM) is :

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Retained when the computer is switched off

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33. The Data Protection Act protects:

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Storage and use of computer based information

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34.  Shareware is software that:  

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Can be used for a limited time before purchasing a licence

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35.  To reduce screen glare you should:

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Use window blinds

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Which of the following is classed as hardware? 
 Patient records are a computerised function of which...
Passwords should be:
Which of the following is a portable computer, enabling the user to...
 Which of the following is a disadvantage of email?
An advantage of E-commerce is:
How can you help the environment?
If you receive an email from an unknown sender containing an attached...
Sensitive data should be:
 Car registrations and census would be controlled by which...
Formatting a disk does which of the following?
If the printer appears to have stopped working, which of the following...
The Control Panel enables the user to:
 Which of the following is operating system software?
Encryption is used to:
Which of the following is NOT an input device?
How can you reduce the risk of eyestrain and headaches?
 Which of the following would you use to close a non-responsive...
What legally protects the ownership of software?
What is software piracy?
 Which of the following may indicate an error?
What is the name of the legislation that controls the use of computer...
 What is the function of the BIOS?
Which of the following is NOT part of basic system maintenance checks?
Which removable storage device has the smallest capacity?
How can you avoid injury in a safe working environment? 
Access Rights allow:
Quarantined files are:
A Microphone is:
 A Megabyte (Mb) is:
What type of licence grants ownership of software to the user?
Read Only Memory (ROM) is :
The Data Protection Act protects:
 Shareware is software that:  
 To reduce screen glare you should:
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