ICDL Theory Practice 2
- 1.What prepares a disk for storing data?
- A.
Formatting
- B.
Backing up
- C.
Copying
- D.
Scanning D Plotter C Joystick D Plotter Plotter
- 2.A computer virus can be introduced into your system by:
- A.
Exchanging files on floppy disks
- B.
Entering data into a word processed document
- C.
Using anti-virus software
- D.
Scanning your files for threats
- 3.Software piracy is:
- A.
Using freeware
- B.
Unauthorised use of software
- C.
Unauthorised use of a password
- D.
Health and Safety
- 4.The speed of the CPU is measured in:
- A.
Bits per second
- B.
MHz
- C.
Milliseconds
- D.
Megabytes
- 5.A peripheral device is:
- A.
A device external to the computer but controlled by it
- B.
An internal device
- C.
A device not controlled by the computer
- D.
An internal drive
- 6.A Terabyte is:
- A.
1024 kilobytes
- B.
1024 bytes
- C.
1024 gigabytes
- D.
1024 megabytes
- 7.How many bits are there to a byte?
- A.
9
- B.
6
- C.
16
- D.
8
- 8.Which of the following is an output device?
- A.
Keyboard
- B.
Scanner
- C.
Joystick
- D.
Plotter
- 9.Which of the following is both an input and output device?
- A.
Keyboard
- B.
Printer
- C.
Digital camera
- D.
Touchscreen
- 10.What prepares a disk for storing data?
- A.
Formatting
- B.
Backing up
- C.
Copying
- D.
Scanning
- 11.It is good practice to back up data:
- A.
Annually
- B.
Regularly
- C.
Irregularly
- D.
Twice a year
- 12.What would you use to manage files and folders?
- A.
Word processing software
- B.
Presentation software
- C.
Operating system software
- D.
Desktop Publishing Software
- 13.What is the difference between the OS (Operating System) and the BIOS (Basic input/Output System)?
- A.
The operating system manages files and programs, whilst the BIOS loads the operating system and manages keyboard, screen and ports
- B.
The BIOS manages files, folders and allocates resources, whilst the OS performs a power-on self-test
- C.
Operating system software loads before the BIOS
- D.
There are no differences, the BIOS works in the same way as the operating system
- 14.USB stands for:
- A.
Universal Serial Bus
- B.
Universal Service Bus
- C.
Utility Serial Bus
- D.
Universal Serial Boot
- 15.To gain access to more USB ports, you can use ….:
- A.
A USB Extension Socket
- B.
A USB Multiple Connection Socket
- C.
A USB HUB
- D.
A USB Motherboard
- 16.A device driver is software that enables:
- A.
Several USB connections
- B.
Printers and other hardware to be shared
- C.
Access to the Internet
- D.
Interaction with hardware devices
- 17.If a light is flashing on the printer it could be due to:
- A.
Lack of paper
- B.
Toner cartridge is empty
- C.
Paper jam
- D.
All of the above
- 18.Which of the following would NOT be used in large scale computer applications in government?
- A.
Public records system (census, vehicle registration)
- B.
Revenue collection
- C.
Electronic voting
- D.
Ambulance control systems
- 19.In education, the Internet can be used for:
- A.
Online banking
- B.
Homework and research
- C.
Insurance claims processing
- D.
Census records
- 20.Online banking allows you to:
- A.
Sell goods over the Internet
- B.
Move money between accounts
- C.
Withdraw cash
- D.
View other customer’s account details
- 21.To reduce the risk of neck, shoulder and back problems you should have:
- A.
An adjustable chair
- B.
A soft chair
- C.
A hard backed chair
- D.
A stool
- 22.To gain access to email you need a standard telephone line and:
- A.
Modem
- B.
ISDN
- C.
Fax
- D.
Shareware
- 23.You can help to reduce RSI by:
- A.
Typing slower
- B.
Having the keyboard placed above wrist level
- C.
Keeping your wrists level with the keyboard
- D.
Having the keyboard lower than wrist level
- 24.Repetitive use of a computer could result in:
- A.
DSE
- B.
HSE
- C.
CBT
- D.
RSI
- 25.To help the environment you should use a monitor that:
- A.
Is no more than 15” wide
- B.
Consumes less power while the computer is inactive
- C.
Only displays in greyscale
- D.
Uses a USB port instead of a PS/2 port
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