Using ICT (Functional Skills)

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This quiz is to test your knowledge on the functional skills unit called Using ICT.

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1.

Which one of the following is the most sensible choice for a six-character password?
- A.
  
  A mixture of letters and numbers that you will remember
- B.
  
  Your birthdate
- C.
  
  Six consecutive numbers (e.g. 123456)
- D.
  
  The first six letters of your name
Correct Answer
A. A mixture of letters and numbers that you will remember

Explanation
A mixture of letters and numbers would be harder for someone to guess!

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2.

When setting up an Internet connection at home (via a dial-up modem), which control panel setting would you use?
- A.
  
  Power Options
- B.
  
  Game Controllers
- C.
  
  Wireless Network Settings
- D.
  
  Network Connections
Correct Answer
D. Network Connections

Explanation
Network Connections allows you to create a new connection using the wizard which helps you set up a connection manually.

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3.

Which application would you use for the following:"To save name, address, age and race number for 2,350 people entered into a half-marathon road race"
- A.
  
  Multimedia
- B.
  
  Database
- C.
  
  E-mail
- D.
  
  Graphic
Correct Answer
B. Database

Explanation
A database allows you to store endless amounts of data about a person or a thing. It is easy to search the database as well.

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4.

Onscreen controls:On a Word document you have a typical File Menu. The File menu contains the file management tools - things that help you to save and share the files you create. Which of the following cannot be found on the File menu?
- A.
  
  Open
- B.
  
  Save
- C.
  
  Web Page Preview
- D.
  
  Word Count
Correct Answer
D. Word Count

Explanation
The Word Count option cannot be found on the File menu. The File menu typically contains file management tools such as Open and Save, which allow you to open and save documents. However, the Word Count feature is not related to file management but rather provides information about the number of words in the document. Therefore, it is not included in the File menu.

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5.

To adjust the system settings on my computer, I need to right click and select which option..?
- A.
  
  New
- B.
  
  Properties
- C.
  
  Arrange icons by
- D.
  
  Refresh
Correct Answer
B. Properties

Explanation
To adjust the system settings on a computer, one needs to right-click and select the "Properties" option. This option allows users to access and modify various system settings such as display settings, device settings, network settings, and more. By selecting "Properties," users can make desired changes to their computer's configuration and personalize it according to their preferences.

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You can change the display settings on your computer to make everything display at a higher or lower resolution. What does the resolution do?
- A.
  
  It changes the colour quality
- B.
  
  It makes the audio higher or lower
- C.
  
  It changes the audio settings
- D.
  
  It makes things appear larger or smaller on screen
Correct Answer
D. It makes things appear larger or smaller on screen

Explanation
The resolution setting on a computer determines the number of pixels displayed on the screen. Increasing the resolution makes everything appear smaller, as more pixels are packed into the same physical space. Decreasing the resolution has the opposite effect, making everything appear larger. Therefore, the correct answer is that the resolution setting makes things appear larger or smaller on the screen.

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7.

We have access to web mail at school. We can send e-mails using web mail but we can also do more. Which of the following can we do using Outlook at school?
- A.
  
  Create an Appointment
- B.
  
  Create Tasks
- C.
  
  View Calendar
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
Outlook is a comprehensive email and personal information management program that allows users to create appointments, set tasks, and view their calendar. It is commonly used in schools and workplaces to manage schedules and organize tasks. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above" as all the mentioned actions can be performed using Outlook at school.

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8.

What is a sub folder?
- A.
  
  A sub folder is a folder inside the Root folder
- B.
  
  A sub folder is a folder before the Root folder
- C.
  
  A sub folder cannot be located in your documents
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. A sub folder is a folder inside the Root folder

Explanation
A sub folder is a folder that is located inside the Root folder. The Root folder is the main or top-level folder in a file system hierarchy, and sub folders are created within it to organize and categorize files further. Sub folders can contain files, as well as additional sub folders, creating a hierarchical structure within the file system.

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9.

I am in a folder called 'ICT', I need to go into the Year 8 folder but accidently select Year 7. How can I quickly and easily get to the Year 8 folder?
- A.
  
  Close the folder and find the folder you want
- B.
  
  Choose the back option
- C.
  
  Click Search
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Choose the back option

Explanation
If you accidentally select the Year 7 folder instead of the Year 8 folder, choosing the back option would be the quickest and easiest way to get to the Year 8 folder. This would take you back to the previous folder, in this case the ICT folder, allowing you to select the correct Year 8 folder.

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Using ICT (Functional Skills)

Which one of the following is the most sensible choice for a six-character password?

When setting up an Internet connection at home (via a dial-up modem), which control panel setting would you use?

Which application would you use for the following:"To save name, address, age and race number for 2,350 people entered into a half-marathon road race"

Onscreen controls:On a Word document you have a typical File Menu. The File menu contains the file management tools - things that help you to save and share the files you create. Which of the following cannot be found on the File menu?

To adjust the system settings on my computer, I need to right click and select which option..?

You can change the display settings on your computer to make everything display at a higher or lower resolution. What does the resolution do?

We have access to web mail at school. We can send e-mails using web mail but we can also do more. Which of the following can we do using Outlook at school?

What is a sub folder?

I am in a folder called 'ICT', I need to go into the Year 8 folder but accidently select Year 7. How can I quickly and easily get to the Year 8 folder?