European Computer Driving Licence

(ECDL)
and
International Computer Driving Licence
(ICDL)
European Question and Test Base (EQTB)
Version 4.0

Sample Part -Tests

31st August 2003

1.INTRODUCTION
1.1

TheEuropeanComputerDrivingLicence

1.2

ObjectivesoftheECDL

1.3

BenefitsoftheECDL

1.4

ECDLTargetPopulation

1.5

LevelofDifficulty

1.6

TheECDLStandard

1.7

ECDLSampleTests

2.ECDLSAMPLEPARTTESTSFORMODULES17
2.1

Module1ConceptsofInformationTechnology(IT)

2.2

Module2UsingtheComputerandManagingFiles

2.3

Module3WordProcessing

2.4

Module4Spreadsheets

2.5

Module5Database

2.6

Module6Presentation

2.7Module7InformationandCommunication

1.INTRODUCTION
1.1TheEuropeanComputerDrivingLicence

TheEuropeanComputerDrivingLicence(ECDL)1certifiesthattheholderhas
knowledgeofthebasicconceptsofInformationTechnology(IT)andisabletousea
personalcomputer2andcommoncomputerapplicationsatabasiclevelof
competence.InpracticetheECDLcertificateindicatesthattheholderhaspassed
onetheoreticaltestthatassesseshisorherknowledgeofthebasicconceptsof
InformationTechnology(IT),andsixpracticebasedtestswhichassesstheholder's
basiccompetenceinusingapersonalcomputerandworkingwithcommoncomputer
applications.
TheEuropeanComputerDrivingLicenceisaninternationallyacceptedcertificate.
Itcansimplifyemploymentproceduresandassuretheemployerthatapplicantsand
staffhavethenecessarylevelofknowledgeandcompetencetousecommon
computerapplications.TheECDLisacertificateofknowledgeandproven
competenceandisbasedonasingleagreedSyllabus.
TheoverallobjectiveoftheECDLprogrammeisanimprovementinthelevelof
basicknowledgeaboutInformationTechnology(IT)andahigherlevelofbasic
competenceinusingpersonalcomputersandcommoncomputerapplications
throughoutEuropeandinternationally.
TheECDLisdeployedandmonitoredbytheEuropeanComputerDrivingLicence
Foundation(ECDLF).TheroleoftheFoundationistopromoteandcoordinatethe
developmentoftheECDLconcept.TheECDLFistheguarantoroftheECDL
standardandtheFoundationensuresthattheECDLisadministeredinanequitable
mannerthroughoutEuropeandinternationally.Itsrolehasnowdevelopedtocover
theInternationalComputerDrivingLicence(ICDL).
TheEuropeanComputerDrivingLicenceFoundationwasformedtocoordinatethe
introductionandoperationoftheECDLconceptthroughoutEurope.TheECDL
conceptisownedbytheECDLFoundation.TheFoundationisanotforprofit
organisationthatlicencesanationalLicenseetousetheECDLconceptandestablish
anECDLdisseminationprogrammeinthatcountry.WithinEuropethenational
LicenseemustbeamemberoftheCouncilofEuropeanProfessionallnformatics
Societies(CEPIS).OutsideEuropetheECDLFoundationwilllicenceorganisations
qualifiedbytheECDLFoundationasLicensees.
1ReferenceswithinthisdocumenttoEuropeanComputerDrivingLicence(ECDL)includetheInternationalComputerDriving
Licence(ICDL).ECDLFoundationSyllabusandEQTBVersion4.0documentsarepublishedastheofficialSyllabusand
EQTBdocumentsforusewithintheEuropeanComputerDrivingLicence(ECDL)andInternationalComputerDriving
Licence(ICDL)certificationprogrammes.

2Personalcomputerasatermwithinthisdocumentisintendedtomeananybrandofpersonaldesktoporportablecomputer.

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1.2ObjectivesoftheECDL

Topromoteandencouragecomputerliteracyforall

ToraisethelevelofknowledgeaboutInformationTechnology(IT)andthelevel
ofcompetenceinusingpersonalcomputersandcommoncomputerapplications
forallcitizenswithinEuropeandinternationally

Toensureallcomputerusersunderstandbestpracticesandtheadvantagesof
usingapersonalcomputer

Toincreasetheproductivityofallemployeeswhoneedtousecomputersintheir
work

ToenablebetterreturnsfrominvestmentsinInformationTechnology(IT)

Toprovideabasicqualificationwhichwillallowallpeople,regardlessoftheir
background,tobepartoftheInformationSociety

1.3BenefitsoftheECDL
Today,computerskillsareincreasinglyimportanttopeopleinallwalksoflife.The
ECDLisaninformationtechnologycertificateforallcitizens.Itisintendedforthose
whoneedto,orwishto,knowhowtouseapersonalcomputer.Itissuitablefor
peoplefromeveryworkdiscipline,forpeopleenteringthejobmarket,andforall
ages.SomeofthebenefitsoftheECDLarethatitprovides:

AnITskillsqualificationforeveryone

Aninnovativeandtangiblemethodofskillsmeasurementandvalidation

AmodelforeducationandtrainingintheInformationSociety

Ahighlyeffectivetrainingdeliverymodel

GreaterpublicawarenessofthebenefitsofactiveparticipationintheInformation
Society

Aflexibleandaccessiblequalificationthatoffersincreasedmobilitytoholders

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1.4ECDLTargetPopulation
ThetargetpopulationfortheECDListhegeneralpublicwhowanttouseapersonal
computercompetently.TheECDLqualificationallowsworkers,studentsand
citizenstoformallyshow,withtheircertification,thattheyhavebasicknowledge
andcompetenceinpersonalcomputeruse.Forexample,officeworkerswhowant
theirskillsusingapersonalcomputerformallyrecognised,willwanttotakethe
ECDLtestsandobtaincertification.Formalcertificationofcomputercompetencyis
alsovaluabletoemployerstoassessanemployeeorpotentialemployee'sskill.As
suchthetargetgroupforECDLisaverybroadpopulation.

1.5LevelofDifficulty
TheECDLisacertificateofknowledgeandcompetenceinpersonalcomputeruseat
abasiclevel.Thisbasiclevelofknowledgeandcompetenceisexpressedinthe
ECDLSyllabusbygivingadetailedlistoftheKnowledgeAreasandKnowledge
Items(Module1)andSkillSetsandTaskItems(Modules27)coveredbythe
ECDLSyllabus.TheKnowledgeAreasandSkillSetsincludedintheECDL
Syllabusarethoserecognisedbyexpertpractitionersinthevariousdomainsasbeing
necessarytocoverbasicknowledgeandcompetenceinusingapersonalcomputer
andcommoncomputerapplications.

1.6TheECDLStandard
ThedocumentpresentedinthispublicationistheECDLFoundationEQTBVersion
4.0SamplePartTests.TheECDLstandardconsistsofthefollowing:

TheECDLSyllabus,whichisthedetaileddescriptionoftheKnowledge
AreasandSkillSetscoveredbythestandard

TheEuropeanQuestionandTestBase(EQTB),whichcomprisesthe
questionsandtestsusedtocertifytheECDLstandard

TheGuidelinesforECDLCertification

ForthecomputeruserthephysicalECDLproductsaretheECDLcertificateitself
andtheEuropeanComputerSkillsCard(ECSC).
ConformancetotheECDLstandardandthedeploymentprogrammeoftheECDLis
monitoredandensuredbytheEuropeanComputerDrivingLicenceFoundation.
AlltheaboveareelementsoftheECDLstandard.Theyaredescribedinmoredetail
inthefollowingsections.

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1.6.1

ModuleDomains

Module1
ConceptsofInformationTechnology(IT),requiresthecandidatetohave
anunderstandingofsomeofthemainconceptsofITatagenerallevel.Thecandidate
isrequiredtounderstandthemakeupofapersonalcomputerintermsofhardware
andsoftwareandtounderstandsomeoftheconceptsofInformationTechnology(IT)
suchasdatastorageandmemory.Thecandidateshallalsounderstandhow
informationnetworksareusedwithincomputingandbeawareoftheusesof
computerbasedsoftwareapplicationsineverydaylife.Thecandidateshallappreciate
healthandsafetyissuesaswellassomeenvironmentalfactorsinvolvedinusing
computers.Thecandidateshallbeawareofsomeoftheimportantsecurityandlegal
issuesassociatedwithcomputers.
Module2
UsingtheComputerandManagingFiles,requiresthecandidatetodemonstrate
knowledgeandcompetenceinusingthecommonfunctionsofapersonalcomputer
anditsoperatingsystem.Thecandidateshallbeabletoadjustmainsettings,usethe
builtinhelpfeaturesanddealwithanonrespondingapplication.Heorsheshallbe
abletooperateeffectivelywithinthedesktopenvironmentandworkwithdesktop
iconsandwindows.Thecandidateshallbeabletomanageandorganisefilesand
directories/foldersandknowhowtoduplicate,moveanddeletefilesand
directories/folders,andcompressandextractfiles.Thecandidateshallalso
understandwhatacomputervirusisandbeabletousevirusscanningsoftware.The
candidateshalldemonstratetheabilitytousesimpleeditingtoolsandprint
managementfacilitiesavailablewithintheoperatingsystem.
Module3
WordProcessing,requiresthecandidatetodemonstratetheabilitytouseaword
processingapplicationonacomputer.Thecandidateshallbeabletoaccomplish
everydaytasksassociatedwithcreating,formattingandfinishingsmallsizedword
processingdocumentreadyfordistribution.Heorsheshallbeabletoduplicateand
movetextwithinandbetweendocuments.Thecandidateshalldemonstrate
competenceinusingsomeofthefeaturesassociatedwithwordprocessing
applicationssuchascreatingstandardtables,usingpicturesandimageswithina
document,andusingmailmergetools.
Module4
Spreadsheets,requiresthecandidatetounderstandtheconceptofspreadsheetsandto
demonstratetheabilitytouseaspreadsheetapplicationonacomputer.Thecandidate
shallunderstandandbeabletoaccomplishbasicoperationsassociatedwith
developing,formatting,modifyingandusingaspreadsheetoflimitedscopereadyfor
distribution.Heorsheshallalsobeabletogenerateandapplystandardmathematical
andlogicalformulasusingstandardformulasandfunctions.Thecandidateshall
demonstratecompetenceincreatingandformattinggraphs/charts.

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Database,requiresthecandidatetounderstandsomeofthemainconceptsof
databasesanddemonstratetheabilitytouseadatabaseonacomputer.Thecandidate
shallbeabletocreateandmodifytables,queries,formsandreports,andprepare
outputsreadyfordistribution.Thecandidateshallbeabletorelatetablesandto
retrieveandmanipulateinformationfromadatabasebyusingqueryandsorttools
availableinthepackage.
Module6
Presentation,requiresthecandidatetodemonstratecompetenceinusingpresentation
toolsonacomputer.Thecandidateshallbeabletoaccomplishtaskssuchascreating,
formatting,modifyingandpreparingpresentationsusingdifferentslidelayoutsfor
displayandprinteddistribution.Heorsheshallalsobeabletoduplicateandmove
text,pictures,imagesandchartswithinthepresentationandbetweenpresentations.
Thecandidateshalldemonstratetheabilitytoaccomplishcommonoperationswith
images,chartsanddrawnobjectsandtousevariousslideshoweffects.
Module7
InformationandCommunication,isdividedintwosections.Thefirstsection,
Information,requiresthecandidatetounderstandsomeoftheconceptsandterms
associatedwithusingtheInternetandtoappreciatesomeofthesecuritysituations.
ThecandidateshallalsobeabletoaccomplishcommonWebsearchtasksusinga
Webbrowsingapplicationandavailablesearchenginetools.Heorsheshallbeableto
bookmarkWebsites,andtoprintWebpagesandsearchoutputs.Thecandidateshall
alsobeabletonavigatewithinanduseWebbasedforms.Inthesecondsection,
Communication,thecandidateisrequiredtounderstandsomeoftheconceptsof
electronicmail(email)togetherwithhavinganappreciationofsomeofthesecurity
considerationsassociatedwithusingemail.Thecandidateshallalsodemonstratethe
abilitytouseemailsoftwaretosendandreceivemessages,andtoattachfilestomail
messages.Thecandidateshallalsobeabletoorganizeandmanagemessage
folders/directorieswithinemailsoftware.

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1.6.2TheECDLSyllabus
ThepurposeoftheECDLSyllabusistolisttheKnowledgeAreasandKnowledge
ItemsandtheSkillSetsandTaskItemscoveredbytheECDLstandardandtoexpress
ingeneraltermsthelevelofknowledgeandskillrequiredtoachievetheECDL
standard.
TheECDLstandardisbasedonthecomputeruserknowingcertainbasicfactsabout
InformationTechnology(IT)andhavingthebasicknowledgeandskillstousea
personalcomputeranditssoftwareapplicationstocarryouteverydaytasks.The
KnowledgeAreasandtheSkillSetsnecessarytobemasteredintheECDLstandard
aredescribedintheECDLSyllabus.ThepurposeoftheECDLSyllabusistolistthe
factstobeknownandtheskillstobemasteredthatarecoveredbytheECDL
standard.ECDLSyllabusVersion4.0ispublishedontheECDLFoundationWebsite
at:
http://www.ecdl.com/syllabus

1.6.3TheQuestionandTestBase(QTB)
TheQuestionandTestBase(QTB)comprisesthequestionsandtestsusedwithin
ECDLcertification.TheQTBisthepropertyoftheECDLFoundationandisnotin
thepublicdomain.TheECDLtestsaresoftwarevendorindependent.TheECDL
maybecertifiedbymanualevaluationtestingorbyautomaticevaluationtesting.

1.6.4TheECDLTests
TheECDLmaybecertifiedbyasetoftestsundertakenatthecomputerwithmanual
evaluationoralternativelybyundertakingasetoftestsatthecomputerwithautomatic
evaluation.TheECDLcertificationprocedureismovingtowardsautomatic
evaluationtesting.

1.6.5DeploymentoftheECDL
TheECDLisdeployedandmonitoredbytheEuropeanComputerDrivingLicence
Foundation(ECDLF).InordertomaintaintheECDLstandard,allcountriesmust
haveanOrganisationauthorizedbytheECDLFoundationtomonitorthatallthetests
arebasedontheECDLSyllabus.Theeducationandexaminationprocedurescan
differbetweencountries,howevertheECDLFoundationrequiresthatavalidand
welldefinedexaminationprocesstogetherwithareliablyoperatedtestingprocessbe
inplaceatallapprovedTestCentres.TheprocessofawardinganECDLisauditedby
theECDLFoundationtomaintainthestandard.
TheECDLisbasedonthestandardECDLSyllabuswritteninEnglish.TheSyllabus
definestheareasofknowledgeandpracticalcompetenciesrequiredintheECDL.
Thestandardtestislocalizedforuseindifferentcountries,whileusingthesame
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Syllabusandthereforedocumentingthesamelevelofknowledgeandcompetencein
computing.TheprocessofauthorizingalocalizedQTBisauditedandrecordedby
theECDLFoundation.
TheECDLdisseminationprogrammediffersfrommostnationalorinternational
educationprogrammes,sinceitisbasedonastandardtestorexaminationinsteadofa
standardizedteachingapproach.TheECDLalwayscertifiesthesomestandardof
knowledgeandcompetence,irrespectiveofaperson'snationality,education,ageor
sex.AnECDLthatiscertifiedinonecountryisvalidinanother.

1.6.6TheECDLProduct
TheECDLProduct,fortheuser,consistsoftwophysicalitems:theEuropean
ComputerDrivingLicenceitselfandtheEuropeanComputerSkillsCard(ECSC)
whichisanofficialrecordofthetestspassedsofar.ECDLStartisacertificatethat
maybeawardedafteranyfourmoduleshavebeenpassedwithinanECDLtest
programme.
TheEuropeanComputerDrivingLicence(ECDL)isthecertificatethatatteststothe
holder'sabilitytouseapersonalcomputerandcommoncomputerapplications,and
statesthatheorshehasbeentestedaccordingtotheECDLstandardandthe
authorizedECDLSyllabus.TheECDLisaninternationallyaccepteddocumentand
hasasimilarformatthroughoutEurope.
Forthecandidate,gainingacompleteECDLbuildsaroundtheEuropeanComputer
SkillsCard(ECSC).ThecandidatewillobtainaSkillsCardbeforetakingthefirst
test.ASkillsCardisanofficialformthatisusedtorecordeachtestsuccessfully
completed.Asheorshepasseseachtest,theSkillsCardwillbeupdated.Whenall
seventestshavebeenpassed,thecandidatewillbeeligibleforaEuropeanComputer
DrivingLicence.ThecandidateortheTestCentresendsthecompletedECSCtothe
country'snationalECDLofficewhereitwillbeexchangedforaEuropeanComputer
DrivingLicence.
ThemodulescanbetakeninanysequenceandthetestscanbetakenindifferentTest
Centresandindeedindifferentcountries.AnECDLoranECSCthatisgrantedin
onecountryisvalidinanother.BoththeECDLandtheECSCareinternationally
recognisedcertificates.

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2.ECDLSAMPLEPARTTESTSFORMODULES17
2.1 Module 1 Sample Part-Test
Concepts of Information Technology (IT)
The following are sample tests for ECDL Module 1, Concepts of Information
Technology (IT). Each sample test contains 18 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
questions giving a total of 18 marks. A standard ECDL test in Module 1 contains 36
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and the entire test represents a total of 36 marks
and the Candidate has passed the test if he/she scores 27 / 36. The pass mark in
Module 1 is 75%. The duration of a standard ECDL test is 45 minutes.
ECDL sample tests give an indication about the scope and approach adopted within
ECDL standard tests. All test items within ECDL tests are based on ECDL Syllabus
Version 4.0. For further information about the coverage of Skill Sets and Knowledge
Areas in ECDL tests please refer to ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0

Answer Guide
The number of marks available for each question in the following sample tests is
indicated in brackets beside the question.
Minor errors, such as spelling and typing should not lead to failure.
An answerfile may be provided on the Candidate Disk in order for the candidate to
undertake the test. An answerfile is a simple word processing document that allows
candidates to answer Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) in ECDL tests. The
answerfile includes a numbered table for candidate answers and a section for the
candidate to enter their Candidate Identification details. Alternatively candidates may
provide their Module 1 question answers on test scripts.

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Pass Marks for ECDL Tests

The following table shows the pass marks in the various modules for ECDL tests :
Module
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Pass Mark
27 Marks from 36
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32

%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%

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Module 1 Sample Part-Test 1.1

This is a sample test only.
Test 1
1.1.1
Which type of computer is used to operate large corporate systems and databases
1.

Desktop computer

2.

Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

3.

Mainframe

4.

Laptop

1.1.2
Which of the following describes the essential components of Information
Technology?
1.

Primary, secondary and cache memory

2.

RAM and ROM

3.

Hardware, software and communications technologies

4.

Hardware and shareware

1.1.3
The speed of the CPU is measured in:
1.

Megahertz (MHz)

2.

Bits per second (Bps)

3.

Gigabytes (GB)

4.

Megabytes (MB)

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1.1.4
Which of the following statements about formatting a floppy disk for the first time is
true?
1.

Formatting prepares a floppy disk to store data

2.

Formatting backs up data onto a floppy disk

3.

Formatting copies a floppy disk

4.

Formatting unlocks a floppy disk

1.1.5
Which of the following tasks is a function of the operating system?
1.

Adding data to a spreadsheet

2.

Producing a database report

3.

File management

4.

Producing a presentation

1.1.6
Which software would you use to create a mailshot letter?
1.

Web browsing software

2.

Spreadsheet software

3.

Accounting software

4.

Word processing software

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1.1.7
The computers in your office building are connected together so staff can share files
and printers. What is this arrangement of computers called?
1.

FTP

2.

LAN

3.

WWW

4.

HTTP

1.1.8
An intranet is:
1.

A network operating system

2.

A network filing system

3.

A private company network

4.

A private company network that includes external specified users

1.1.9
Which of the following devices do you need to be able to communicate with other
computers using the telephone network?
1.

CD-ROM

2.

Modem

3.

Plotter

4.

Speakers

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1.1.10
Which of the following tasks would be more suited to a person rather than a
computer?
1.

Tasks that are repetitive

2.

Tasks that require speed

3.

Tasks that require complex mathematical processing

4.

Tasks that require imagination

1.1.11
Which of the following is NOT a use of computer applications in a school?
1.

Class timetabling

2.

Student registration

3.

Computer based training

4.

Stock Control

1.1.12
Which of the following is NOT a feature of electronic commerce?
1.

Goods can be advertised and prices compared

2.

There is physical contact between buyer and seller

3.

Transactions can be processed quickly

4.

Services are available 24 hours a day

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1.1.13
Computer use can cause repetitive strain injury (RSI). Which of the following is the
best way to avoid this?
1.

Ensure your computer is in a well-lit area

2.

Use an operator chair without arms

3.

Place your monitor at the correct height

4.

Work with your wrists level with the keyboard

1.1.14
Which of the following statements describes a good approach to information security
for an organisation?
1.

No procedures for reporting security lapses

2.

Staff passwords are not changed regularly

3.

Sensitive data is available to everyone

4.

Computer systems are backed up on a regular basis

1.1.15
Which of the following is a good password policy for an organisation?
1.

All passwords are changed regularly

2.

All passwords are never changed

3.

All passwords are made up of less than four characters

4.

All passwords are made up of less than four numbers

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1.1.16
What is the best way of preventing your computer from being infected with a virus?
1.

Only virus-check e-mail attachments

2.

Have updateable anti-virus software running on your computer

3.

Have anti-virus software running on your computer

4.

Never open any e-mail attachments

1.1.17
Which of the following statements describes shareware?
1.

Shareware is software without copyright protection

2.

Shareware is free software

3.

Shareware is software you may pay for after an initial time period of use

4.

Shareware is software you can use in any way

1.1.18
There are rules governing the storage and supply of computer-based information.
What are these rules called?
1.

Data Privacy Policy

2.

Data Management Act

3.

Data Protection Act

4.

Data Publicity Law

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Module 1 Sample Part-Test 1.2

This is a sample test only.
Test 1.2
1.2.1
Which of the following would be considered a portable computer?
1.

Workstation

2.

Mainframe

3.

Laptop

4.

Desktop computer

1.2.2
Which of the following would improve computer performance?
1.

Using a larger monitor

2.

Increasing the number of applications running

3.

Using a faster printer

4.

Increasing the RAM size

1.2.3
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Central Processing Unit?
1.

Executing program instructions

2.

Ensuring program instructions are executed in the correct sequence

3.

Sending e-mail

4.

Carrying out calculations

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1.2.4
Which of the following is both an input and output device
1.

Touch screen

2.

Keyboard

3.

Printer

4.

Scanner

1.2.5
Disk formatting is used to:
1.

Find files on a disk

2.

Lock a disk

3.

Unlock a disk

4.

Prepare a disk to store files

1.2.6
Which of the following is an operating system?
1.

Lotus 123

2.

PowerPoint 2000

3.

Windows XP

4.

Netscape

1.2.7
Which of the following four activities is normally carried out last as part of a Systems
Development process?
1.

Design

2.

Programming

3.

Testing

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4.

Analysis

1.2.8
Which of the following statements about the Internet is TRUE?
1.

The Internet is a global network that links many computer networks

together

2.

The Internet is a private company network

3.

The Internet is a visual representation of linked documents

4.

The Internet is a network operating system

1.2.9
What is ISDN?
1.

Integrated Standard Digital Networks

2.

Integrated Services Digital Network

3.

Interactive Standard Dynamic Networks

4.

Internet Services Data Network

1.2.10
What type of computer application would be used in a hospital to maintain patient
medical details?
1.

A desktop publishing application

2.

A database application

3.

An accounting application

4.

A presentation application

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1.2.11
Which of the following is a use of the Internet in the home?
1.

Managing household accounts

2.

Formatting a disk

3.

Electronic mail (e-mail)

4.

Creating a database

1.2.12
If you were working from home, what software application could be used to
communicate directly with colleagues and customers?
1.

Presentation

2.

Electronic mail (e-mail)

3.

Database

4.

Spreadsheet

1.2.13
Which of the following practises helps create a good ergonomic working
environment?
1.

Protecting computer monitors from reflections and glare by correct positioning

2.

Taking infrequent breaks away from the computer

3.

Keeping the office cold and using low overhead lighting

4.

Use of non-adjustable chairs when working with computers

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1.2.14
Why is it necessary for an organisation to adopt a good password policy?
1.

To allow easy sharing of files across the company network

2.

To make it easier for the computer to connect to a network

3.

To protect files against unauthorized use

4.

To make it easier to find files on a computer

1.2.15
Which of the following can be an advantage of electronic documents?
1.

They can never be lost

2.

They can always be e-mailed regardless of size

3.

They can reduce the usage of paper

4.

They can never be copied

1.2.16
Which of the following devices is suitable for backing up data from a networked
file server?
1.

Modem

2.

Tape cartridge

3.

Plotter

4.

Scanner

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1.2.17
Which of the following activities could lead to the spread of a computer virus?
1.

Using floppy disks from unknown sources to exchange data

2.

Using a standalone computer to output a hard copy letter

3.

Using retail software that has been checked for viruses

4.

Using a Graphical User Interface (GUI)

1.2.18
An End User License Agreement:
1.

Is a form of advertising between a software application author or publisher and

the user

2.

Gives the user the exclusive right to copy and sell the software to other
potential users

3.

Grants ownership of the software to the user of the software

4.

Is a legal contract between a software application author or publisher and the

user with regard to terms of distribution, resale, and restricted use

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2.2 Module 2 Sample Part-Test

Using the Computer and Managing Files
The following is a sample test for ECDL Module 2, Using the Computer and
Managing Files. This sample test contains 12 questions giving a total of 16 marks.
The actual ECDL test contains 24 questions giving a total of 32 marks. The duration
of an ECDL test is 45 minutes.
ECDL sample tests give an indication about the scope and approach adopted within
ECDL standard tests. All questions within ECDL tests are based on ECDL Syllabus
Version 4.0. For further information about the coverage of Skill Sets and Knowledge
Areas in ECDL tests, please refer to ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0

Set-up Instructions for Module 2 Tests

In order to prepare to take the sample test in Module 2 you must create an ecdltest
folder for the candidate on their Candidate Disk. The folders badminton and football
should be created within the ecdltest folder. A selection of up to 36 assorted files of
different file types (txt, rtf, rtf, xls etc.) should also be added to the ecdltest folder.
An answer folder containing an answerfile should also be provided on the Candidate
Disk in order for the candidate to undertake the test. An answerfile is a simple word
processing document that allows candidates to answer open style questions in ECDL
tests. The answerfile also includes a numbered table for candidate answers and a
section that is provided for the candidate to enter their Candidate Identification
details.

Pass Marks for ECDL Tests

The following table shows the pass marks in the different modules for ECDL tests:
Module
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Pass Mark
27 Marks from 36
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32

%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%

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Module 2 Sample Part-Test 2.1

This is a sample test only.
The following is a sample test for Module 2, Using the Computer and Managing
Files. In the test you are required to answer questions associated with operating and
using your computer. You are also asked to create a folder structure that will help
organise a new folder system in your badminton club and to carry out various
operations associated with manipulating files and folders within this folder structure.
1.

Locate the answer folder on your Candidate Disk. Open the answerfile
contained in the answer folder. [2 Marks]

2.

Enter your Candidate Identification in the space provided on row 1 of the

table on the answerfile and save the answerfile on your Candidate Disk.
[2 Marks]

3.

Which of the following is the correct name for the screen image shown
below? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile (Q. 3 space
provided). [1 Mark]

(a) Title Bar

4.

(c) Status Bar

(d) Menu Bar

Which file type below is often used for word processing documents? Enter
your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile (Q. 4 space provided) and save.
[1 Mark]
(a) .xls

5.

(b) Scroll Bar

(b) .mp3

(c) .doc

(d) .gif

Which of the following is an advantage of a virus scanning application?

Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile (Q. 5 space provided).
[1 Mark]
(a)

It will help to spread viruses

(b)

It makes the computer run faster

(c)

It detects and removes viruses

(d)

It prevents software from being copied

6.

Locate the file goods.doc in the ecdltest folder and rename the file stock.doc
[1 Mark]

7.

Create a shortcut icon for the ecdltest folder on your Candidate Disk.
[1 Mark]

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8.

Locate the folder badminton on your Candidate Disk and create the
following subfolder structure as represented by the diagram below.
[2 Marks]

9.

Copy the files fees.xls and female members.doc from the ecdltest folder to
the female subfolder. [1 Mark]

10.

Change the attribute of the badminton report.doc file in the ecdltest folder
to Read-only. [1 Mark]

11.

Count the number of files (including any files in subfolders) contained in the
ecdltest folder. Enter your answer in the answerfile and save. (Q. 11 space
provided). [2 Marks]

12.

Print one copy of the answerfile to a printer if available or save as a print

file in the answer folder. (Use the file name printfile.prn if you are adding a
print file to your Candidate Disk.) Save and close the answerfile.doc
document. [1 Mark]

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Module 2 Sample Part-Test 2.2

This is a sample test only.
The following is a sample test for Module 2, Using the Computer and Managing
Files. In the test you are required to answer questions associated with operating and
using your computer. You are also asked to create a folder structure that will help
organise files for an amateur football club and to carry out various operations
associated with manipulating files and folders within this folder structure.
1. Locate the answer folder on your Candidate Disk. Open the answerfile
contained in the answer folder. [2 Marks]
2. Enter your Candidate Identification in the space provided on row 1 of the table
on the answerfile and save the answerfile on your Candidate Disk. [2 Marks]
3. Which of the following options will allow you to change from the current
installed printer to another installed printer? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in
the answerfile (Q. 3 space provided) and save. [1 Mark]
(a)

Set as Default

(b)

Pause Printing

(c)

Add Printer

(d)

Capture Printer Port

4. Which of the following icons represents a folder? Enter your answer

(a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile (Q. 4 space provided). [1 Mark]
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

5. Which of the following devices can be used by the operating system to store
files and folders? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile
(Q. 5 space provided). [1 Mark]
(a) Modem
(b) Video Card
(c) Hard Disk
(d) Plotter
6. Select the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop and move it to the upper right
corner of the desktop screen. [1 Mark]
7. Capture the current desktop as a screen image and paste it into page 2 in the
answerfile [2 Marks]
8. Locate the football folder on your Candidate Disk and create the following
subfolder structure as represented by the diagram below. [2 Marks]

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9. Move the two most recently modified files from the ecdltest folder to the
Juniors subfolder. [1 Mark]
10. Copy the file panel.doc from the ecdltest folder to the juniors subfolder.
[1 Mark]
11. Delete the files issue.doc and sales.doc from the ecdltest folder. [1 Mark]
12. Print one copy of the answerfile to a printer if available or save as a print file
in the answer folder. (Use the file name printfile.prn if you are adding a print
file to your Candidate Disk.) Save and close the answerfile.doc document.
[1 Mark]

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2.3 Module 3 Sample Part-Test

Word Processing
The following are sample tests for ECDL Module 3, Word Processing. Each sample
test contains 16 test items giving a total of 16 marks. A standard test in Module 3
contains 32 test items giving a total of 32 marks. The duration of an ECDL test is 45
minutes.
ECDL sample tests give an indication about the scope and approach adopted within
ECDL standard tests. All test items within ECDL tests are based on ECDL Syllabus
Version 4.0. For further information about the coverage of Skill Sets and Knowledge
Areas in ECDL tests, please refer to ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0

Pass Marks for ECDL Tests

The following table shows the pass marks required in the various modules for ECDL
tests:
Module
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Pass Mark
27 Marks from 36
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32

%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%

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Module 3 Sample Part-Test 3.1

This is a sample test only.
Your task is to prepare a circular letter giving notice about an upcoming annual
general meeting of your local badminton club. In the test you are asked to modify the
letter, to apply various formatting actions to it; and to carry out a mail merge
operation so that the circular can be delivered to all the members of the badminton
club.
1.

Open the Word Processing application and open the file called test31.doc from
your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]

2.

Save the document to your Candidate Disk using the file name agm.doc
[1 Mark]

3.

Create a new paragraph at the text beginning.This is a call. and create a

new paragraph at the text beginningElection of the Treasurer [1 Mark]

4.

Centre align the text To the members of the Keepfit Badminton Association and
save. [1 Mark]

5.

Apply the font colour blue to the text To the members of the Keepfit
Badminton Association [1 Mark]

6.

Make the title To the members of the Keepfit Badminton Association bold.
[1 Mark]

7.

Change the font size for the entire document to 12-point and save. [1 Mark]

8.

Apply bullets to the agenda items from Election of the treasurer down to
New badminton court [1 Mark]

9.

Apply double line spacing to the agenda items from Election of the treasurer
down to New badminton court
[1 Mark]

10.

Enter the text Keepfit Badminton Association in the header of the document.
[1 Mark]

11.

Print 1 copy of the document to an output printer if available, or as a print file to

your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name test31.prn if you are adding a print file
to your Candidate Disk.) [1 Mark]

12.

Mail Merge: Use the current version of agm.doc as a form letter and save.
[1 Mark]

13.

Use the file addrlst.doc from your Candidate Disk as the data source to be
merged with the agm.doc form letter. [1 Mark]

14.

Replace the existing name and address lines with the merge fields.
<<First Name>> <<Last Name>>
<<Address>>
<<City>> <<Post Code>>
[1 Mark]

15.

Merge the address list data source file with the letter to create the mail-merged
document. Save the mail merge document as mergd31.doc Save and close all
open documents. [1 Mark]

16.

Open the file called memorandum.doc from your Candidate Disk. Save the
memorandum.doc document to your Candidate Disk in template format as
memo.dot Close the memo.dot template and close the word processing
application. [1 Mark]

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Module 3 Sample Part-Test 3.2

This is a sample test only.
Your task is to prepare an information sheet providing tips about hill walking. In the
test you are asked to edit the information sheet, to apply various formatting actions to
it, and to create a simple table.
1.

Open the Word Processing application and open the file called test32.doc from
your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]

2.

Save the document to your Candidate Disk using the file name hill walking.doc
[1 Mark]

3.

Zoom the hill walking document down to 100%. [1 Mark]

4.

Select all the text in the document and change the font to Arial. [1 Mark]

5.

Select all the text in the document and apply 6 point spacing above and below
each paragraph and save. [1 Mark]

6.

Underline the title text Hill walking for amateurs [1 Mark]

7.

Change the text Hill walking for amateurs to upper case and save. [1 Mark]

8.

Edit the text sweating in the paragraph beginning Make sure that. to read
dehydration [1 Mark]

9.

Apply the italblue style to the text Hill Walking tips for summer: [1 Mark

10.

Create a table with two columns and four rows below the paragraph beginning
Make sure that [1 Mark]
Insert the following text into the table as below:

11.

Warmest summer months for hill walking

Degrees Celsius

June

20

July

25

August

24
[1 Mark]

12.

Set the line width for all the borders in the table to 1 point. [1 Mark]

13.

Centre align all the text in column 2 (Degrees Celsius column) in the table.
[1 Mark]

14.

Change the top and bottom margins in the documents to 3 cms and save.
[1 Mark]

15.

Use a spell-check program and make changes if necessary. (Proper names are
not included in this spell checking and may be ignored) and save. [1 Mark]

16.

Print one copy of the hill walking.doc document to an output printer if

available, or as a print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name
walking.prn if you are adding a print file to your Candidate Disk.) Save and
close the document and the word processing application. [1 Mark]

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2.4 Module 4 Sample Part-Tests

Spreadsheets
The following are sample tests for ECDL Module 4, Spreadsheets. Each sample test
contains 16 test items giving a total of 16 marks. A standard test in Module 4 contains
32 test items giving a total of 32 marks. The duration of a standard ECDL test is 45
minutes.
ECDL sample tests give an indication about the scope and approach adopted within
ECDL standard tests. All test items within ECDL tests are based on ECDL Syllabus
Version 4.0. For further information about the coverage of Skill Sets and Knowledge
Areas in ECDL tests please refer to ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0

Pass Marks for ECDL Tests

The following table shows the pass marks in the various modules for ECDL tests:
Module
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Pass Mark
27 Marks from 36
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32

%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%

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Module 4 Sample Part-Test 4.1

This is a sample test only.
The following sample test for Module 4, Spreadsheets, is based on creating a
spreadsheet for improvements to your house. In the test you are asked to develop a
budget for improvements to your house, to carry out various formatting actions, and to
make some calculations before presenting the spreadsheet to your bank manager.
16 Marks
1.

Open the file called improvements.xls from your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]

2.

Save the improvements.xls spreadsheet as costings.xls to your Candidate Disk.

[1 Mark]

3.

On the projection worksheet zoom the display to 100% [1 Mark]

4.

Widen column A as appropriate so that entered data is fully visible. [1 Mark]

5.

Enter 2,000 in cell C7 [1 Mark]

6.

Enter a formula in cell B11 to calculate the sum of the cell range B5 : B10
[1 Mark]

7.

Copy the formula in cell B11 to the cell range C11 : F11 and save. [1 Mark]

8.

Enter a formula in cell B13 that subtracts cell B11 from cell B3 Copy the
formula in cell B11 to the cell range C11 : E11 [1 Mark]

9.

Enter a formula in cell F5 with an absolute cell reference (for one cell only),
that divides cell E5 by cell E11 Copy the formula in cell F5 to the cell range
F6 : F10 [1 Mark]

10.

Enter a formula in cell B15 to calculate the minimum cost of the cell range B5 :
B10. Copy the formula in cell B15 to the cell range C15 : D15 [1 Mark]

11.

Enter a formula in cell B17 to calculate the maximum cost of the cell range
B5 : B10. Copy the formula in cell B17 to the cell range C17 : D17 [1 Mark]

12.

Format the cell range B3 : E17 to currency with no decimal places. [1 Mark]

13.

Format the cell range F5 : F11 as a percentage with no decimal places and
save. [1 Mark]

14.

Rename the loan worksheet as bank loans and save. [1 Mark]

15.

On the bank loans worksheet create a column chart, (accept default column
chart) from the cell range A3 : D5 [1 Mark]

16.

Print 1 copy of the contents of the projection worksheet to an output printer if

available, or as a print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name costs.prn
if you are adding a print file to your Candidate Disk.) Save all open
spreadsheets and close the spreadsheet application. [1 Mark]

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Module 4 Sample Part-Test 4.2

This is a sample test only.
The following sample test for Module 4, Spreadsheets, is based on an analysis of
revenues at the Jupiter ice-rink. In the test you are asked to create a small spreadsheet
for the ice-rink management showing receipts over the four quarters of the trading
period just passed, to carry out various formatting actions and to make some
calculations.
16 Marks
1.

Open the file called arena.xls from your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]

2.

Save the arena.xls spreadsheet as rink.xls to your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]

3.

On the revenue worksheet adjust the height of row 6 as appropriate so that

entered data is fully visible. [1 Mark]

4.

Enter 250 into cell C5 and 275 into cell D5 [1 Mark]

5.

Change the number in cell D7 from 155 to 160 and save. [1 Mark]

6.

Enter a formula in cell B8 to calculate the sum of the cell range B4 : B7

[1 Mark]

7.

Copy the sum formula in cell B8 to the cell range C8 : G8 [1 Mark]

8.

Enter a formula in cell B10 to calculate the average of the cell range B4 : B7
Copy the average formula to the cell range C10 : E10 [1 Mark]

9.

Enter a formula in cell G4 with an absolute cell reference that divides cell F4 by
cell F8 Copy the formula in cell G4 to the cell range G5 : G7 [1 Mark]

10.

Format the cell range G4 : G8 to percentage with no decimal places and save.
[1 Mark]

11.

Enter a formula in cell B12 that displays the text Above Budget if the number in
cell F8 is greater than 2500 and otherwise displays the text Below Budget
[1 Mark]

12.

On the sales details worksheet, create a pie chart (accept default pie chart) from
the data contained within the cell range A4 : B8 [1 Mark]

13.

Delete the 2002 worksheet. [1 Mark]

14.

On the names worksheet sort the cell range A4 : C135 by Surname in

ascending order and save. [1 Mark]

15.

Print the contents of the revenue worksheet to an output printer if available, or

as a print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name rev.prn if you are
adding a print file to your Candidate Disk.) Save and close the rink.xls
spreadsheet. [1 Mark]

16.

Open the file called yearly.xls from your Candidate Disk. Save the yearly.xls
spreadsheet as a template called yearly results.xlt to your Candidate Disk. Close
the yearly results.xlt template and close the spreadsheet application. [1 Mark]

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2.5 Module 5 Sample Part-Tests

Database
The following are sample tests for ECDL Module 5, Database. Each sample test
contains 14 test items giving a total of 16 marks. A standard ECDL test in Module 5
contains 28 test items giving a total of 32 marks. The duration of a standard ECDL
test is 45 minutes.
ECDL sample tests give an indication about the scope and approach adopted within
ECDL standard tests. All test items within ECDL tests are based on ECDL Syllabus
Version 4.0. For further information about the coverage of Skill Sets and Knowledge
Areas in ECDL tests please refer to ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0

The Database
The database work file provided on the Candidate Disk will consist of tables, queries,
forms and reports to allow the Candidate to undertake the test. Date formats for the
database application must be set in the dd/mm/yy format to reflect the design of
specific questions in the Question and Test Base (QTB) in Module 5. All standard
database application components must be installed prior to the test starting in order to
allow the candidate to answer specific questions.

Candidate Disk
A Candidate Disk is provided to candidates for the sample tests in Modules 2-7.
Where support files, folders, work files or an answer file relevant to the specific test
are required, these are to be provided on the Candidate Disk.

Pass Marks for ECDL Tests

The following table shows the pass marks in the different modules for ECDL tests:
Module
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Pass Mark
27 Marks from 36
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32

%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%

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Module 5 Sample Part-Test 5.1

This is a sample test only.
The following test for Module 5 Database is based on opening a database called Toys
In the test you will create a small table and enter some data, establish a relationship
between two tables, design queries that will extract data from the database and create
simple forms and reports.
[16 Marks]
1.

Open the Answer file st5.1 on your Candidate Disk and attempt Questions 1
and 2 Save and close the Answer file st5.1 document. [2 Marks]

2.

Open the Toys database from your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]

3.

Create a new table with the 3 fields and their properties as shown below.
[2 Marks]

Field Name

Data Type

Field Size or Format

Toy ID

AutoNumber

Long Integer

Toy Colour

Text

20

4.

Category
Text
25
Set the Toy ID field as the primary key. [1 Mark]

5.

Save the table as Toy List [1 Mark]

6.

Add the following records to the Toy List table. Save and close the Toy List
table. [1 Mark]
Toy ID

7.

Toy Colour

Category

1 Pink

Baby

2 Blue

Aged five or over

Open the Items table, add the field below and save and close the Items table.
Field Name

Data Type

Field Size or Format

Manufacturer

Text

40

[1 Mark]

8.

Using the Toy ID fields from both the Awards and Items table, create a one-tomany relationship between each table. [1 Mark]

9.

Apply referential integrity to the relationship created in Question 8 and save and
close the relationship window. [1 Mark]

10.

In the Suppliers table move the Name field so that it appears immediately
before the Address 1 field. Save and close the Suppliers table. [1 Mark]

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11.

Open the < 5 query and change the criteria for the Price field to show all prices
less than 5. Save and close the < 5 query. [1 Mark]

12.

Create a simple form using all the fields from the Customers table. (Accept
default settings). Save the form as Customer Details. Close the Customer
details form. [1 Mark]

13.

Create a report using all the fields from the Customers table. (Accept default
settings). Save the report as Customer Records Close the report. [1 Mark]

14.

Open the Customers table and print one copy of the record below to an output
printer if available, or as a print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name
cust.prn if you are adding a print file to your Candidate Disk.) Save all open
tables and close the database application. [1 Mark]

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First Name

Last Name

Ken
Byrne
Module 5 Sample Part-Test 5.2

Toy ID

Price

5.00

This is a sample test only.

The following test for Database, Module 5, is based on working with a database called
Store In the test you will create a small table and enter some data, establish a
relationship between two tables, design queries that will extract data from the
database.
16 Marks
1.

Open the Answer file st5.2 on your Candidate Disk and attempt Questions 1
and 2 Save and close the Answer file st5.2 document. [2 Marks]

2.

Open the Store databasefrom your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]

3.

Create a new table with the 3 fields and their properties as shown below.
[2 Marks]
Field Name

Data Type

Field Size or Format

Food ID

AutoNumber

Long Integer

Food Code

Text

10

Food Name

Text

25

4.

Set the Food ID field as the primary key. [1 Mark]

5.

Save the table as Food [1 Mark]

6.

Add the following records to the Food table. Save and close the Food table.
[1 Mark]

7.

Food ID

Food Code

Food Name

007b

Marmalade

094f

Cheese

Open the Items table and add the field below. Save the changes to the Items
table and close the table. [1 Mark]
Field Name

Data Type

Field Size or Format

Sell-by Date

Date/Time

Short date

8.

In the Customers table move the First Name field so that it appears
immediately before the Last Name field. [1 Mark]

9.

Sort the Last Name field for the Customers table in descending order. Save and
close the Customers table. [1 Mark]

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10.

Delete the Discount table. [1 Mark]

11.

Using the Food ID fields from both the Items table and the Item Details tables,
create a one-to-many relationship between the tables. [1 Mark]

12.

Apply referential integrity to the relationship created in Question 11 Save and

close the relationship window. [1 Mark]

13.

Create a query using all the fields from the Customers table that will show those
customers who have purchased a product with the Product ID 2 Save the query
as Prod ID 2 and close the Prod ID 2 query. [1 Mark]

14.

Open the Prod ID 2 query and print one copy to an output printer if available, or
as a print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name id2.prn if you are
adding a print file to your Candidate Disk). Save and close the query. Save all
open tables and close the database application. [1 Mark]

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2.6 Module 6 Sample Part-Test

Presentation
The following are sample tests for ECDL Module 6, Presentation. Each sample test
contains 16 test items giving a total of 16 marks. A standard ECDL test in Module 6
contains 32 test items giving a total of 32 marks. The duration of a standard ECDL
test is 45 minutes.
ECDL sample tests give an indication about the scope and approach adopted within
ECDL standard tests. All test items within ECDL tests are based on ECDL Syllabus
Version 4.0. For further information about the coverage of Skill Sets and Knowledge
Areas in ECDL tests please refer to ECDL Syllabus Version 40

Pass Marks for ECDL Tests

The following table shows the pass marks in the various modules for ECDL tests :
Module
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Pass Mark
27 Marks from 36
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32

%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%

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Module 6 Sample Part-Test 6.1

This is a sample test only
The following test for Module 6, Presentation, is based on modifying presentations for a
clothes retail chain called Snake opening in different cities. Your tasks include adding
information to the presentation, formatting the presentation content, adding a chart and
printing the presentation for an upcoming board meeting.
16 Marks
1. Start the presentation application and open the file called new shops.ppt from your
Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]
2. Save the new shops.ppt presentation in rtf (rich text format) as new shops.rtf to your
Candidate Disk. Close the new shops.ppt file. [1 Mark]
3. Open the file called clotheswear.ppt from your Candidate Disk and save the
presentation as a file called snake.ppt to your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]
4. Zoom the snake.ppt presentation in normal view to 66%. [1 Mark]
5. Change the layout of slide 1 to a title slide. [1 Mark]
6. Insert the image file glamour.gif from your Candidate Disk once into the top right of
the presentation so it will appear on all slides except title slides in the presentation.
[1 Mark]
7. On slide 2 add a subordinate named Paula Green titled Assistant Buyer to Ann Reid
titled Chief Buyer in the organization chart and save. [1 Mark]
8. On slide 5 titled Italy resize the Italian flag image so that it is 2.36 cms high and
3.81 cms wide and save the snake.ppt presentation. [1 Mark]
9. On slide 5 enter the following information in bullet point format:

Milanese store opening next week

New fashion ranges
20% discounts
10.

[1 Mark]

On slide 6 titled France change the font colour for the bullet point text from light
blue to white and save. [1 Mark]
1.

Insert a new slide immediately after slide 6 with a chart slide layout and a
slide title Target Profits 000 [1 Mark]

2. On the newly inserted slide 7 create a column chart (accept default column
chart) from the data below:

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Year1

Year 2

Ireland

30

63

Italy

35

69

France

26

58

[1 Mark]

13. Move slide 3 titled Summary so it becomes the last slide in the presentation and
save. [1 Mark]
14. Apply a transition effect (accept default settings) between all the slides in the
presentation. [1 Mark]
15. Apply automatic numbering to all the slides in the presentation. [1 Mark]
16. Print the snake.ppt presentation ready for distribution with four slides to a page to an
output printer if available, or as a print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name
snake.prn if you are adding a print file to your Candidate Disk.) Save the snake.ppt
presentation and close the presentation application. [1 Mark]

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Module 6 Sample Part-Test 6.2

This is a sample test only
The following test for Module 6, Presentation, is based on modifying presentations for a
chauffeur company called Luxury Limos. Your tasks include adding information to the
presentation, formatting the presentation content, adding a chart and printing the
presentation for an upcoming marketing meeting.
16 Marks
1. Start the presentation application and open the file called trip.ppt from your
Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]
2. Save the trip.ppt presentation as limo.ppt to your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]
3. Apply the built-in design template blends.pot from your Candidate Disk to the
limo.ppt presentation. [1 Mark]
4. On slide 1 change the font colour for the title text Luxury Limos in the limo.ppt
presentation to grey. [1 Mark]
5. On slide 1 delete the direction arrows picture from the bottom-left of the slide and
save. [1 Mark]
6. Insert the image file car.gif from your Candidate Disk once into the top right of the
presentation so it will appear on all slides except title slides in the presentation.
[1 Mark]
7. On slide 1 change the font of the title text Luxury Limos to Tahoma and save.
[1 Mark]
8. On slide 2 flip the compass picture horizontally. [1 Mark]
9. Immediately after slide 2 insert a new slide with a table layout and the title Rates
[1 Mark]
10. On the newly inserted slide 3 create a table as follows:

11.

Vehicle

Price per Day

Limousine

300

Vintage Car

250

[1 Mark]

On slide 3 titled Rates apply an animation effect (accept default settings) to the
table and save. [1 Mark]

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12.

On slide 5 titled Revenue Year 2003 change the column chart to a pie chart
(accept default pie chart option). [1 Mark]

13.

On slide 5 add a text box into the bottom right of the slide with the text Profits
ahead of budget [1 Mark]

14.

Hide slide 6 titled Discontinued Branches and save. [1 Mark]

15.

Add the footer Luxury Limos to all the slides in the presentation. [1 Mark]

16.

Print the limo.ppt presentation ready for distribution with six slides to a page to an
output printer if available, or as a print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file
name limo.prn if you are adding a print file to your Candidate Disk.) Save and
close the limo.ppt file and close the presentation application. [1 Mark]

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2.7 Module 7 Sample Part-Test

Information and Communication
The following are sample tests for ECDL Module 7. The sample tests contain 14 task
items in all giving a total of 16 marks. The actual ECDL test contains 30 task items in
all giving a total of 32 marks. Both the sample tests and the actual tests for Module 7
are divided into two sections. The first section is the Information section of the test
and the second is the Communication section of the test. The duration of an ECDL test
is 45 minutes.
ECDL sample tests give an indication about the scope and approach adopted within
ECDL standard tests. All test items within ECDL tests are based on ECDL Syllabus
Version 4.0. For further information about the coverage of Skill Sets and Knowledge
Areas in ECDL tests please refer to ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0.

Set-up Instructions for Communication Test

For the Communication section of the Module 7 test the Authorised ECDL Tester is
required to create an e-mail account to which all candidate responses which
form part of the Communication test can be sent.
The generic address scheme _ _ _@_ _ _._ _ is provided in the test papers
herewith to send a message although the Authorised ECDL Tester needs to
insert the e-mail address to which candidates e-mails will be sent.
The Authorised ECDL Tester is also required to create a second e-mail account - the
generic address scheme _ _ _@_ _ _._ _ is provided in the test papers
herewith to cc a message or bcc (blind copy) although the Authorised ECDL
Tester needs to insert the e-mail address to which to cc or bcc the
candidates e-mail. Ensure that the bcc feature is activated in the e-mail
application.
The Authorised ECDL Tester is also required to create a third e-mail account - the
generic address scheme _ _ _@_ _ _._ _ is provided in the test papers
herewith to forward a message although the Authorised ECDL Tester needs
to insert the e-mail address to which to forward the candidates e-mail
To carry out the test all the candidates must be set up with their own e-mail accounts.
The Authorised ECDL Tester is required to give details of these accounts to
test candidates in advance of the test.

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Pass Marks for ECDL Tests

The following table shows the pass marks in the various modules for ECDL tests:
Module
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Pass Mark
27 Marks from 36
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32
24 Marks from 32

%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%
75%

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Module 7 Sample Part-Test 7.1

This is a sample test only.
7.1.1
The following sample test for Module 7, Information and Communication, is divided
in two parts. In the Information part of the test you are asked to answer some theory
questions, to carry out some basic tasks using a Web browsing application and to
undertake a Web search about erosion.
[16 Marks]
1.

Locate the answer folder on your Candidate Disk. Open the answerfile
contained in the answer folder. Enter your Candidate Identification in the
shaded cell provided and save the answerfile to your Candidate Disk.
[3 Marks]

2.

What is HTTP? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile

(Q. 2 space provided). [1 Mark]

3.

a.

Hyperlink Transfer Protocol

b.

Hyperlink Transmission Procedure

c.

Hypertext Transfer Protocol

d.

Hypertext Transmission Procedure

What is a Search Engine? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile

(Q. 3 space provided). [1 Mark]
a.

A program that searches Web pages for viruses

b.

A program that searches for an Internet connection

c.

A program that refreshes Web pages

d.

A program that searches the Internet by key words

4. Open a web browsing application and go to the following Web page address:
http://www.ecdl.com/m7testv4/ [1 Mark]
5. Activate the Book Order Form hyperlink on the ECDL Syllabus 4 Module 7
Test Page. [1 Mark]
6. On the Book Order Form order 3 copies of a book titled Persuasion and 2
copies of a book titled Emma. When you have filled out the book order form,
click on the Order button. Enter the number displayed into the answerfile (Q.
6 space provided) and save. [1 Mark]
7. Access a Search Engine and search using the keyword erosion [1 Mark]
8. Select any Web site that gives information about erosion from the search results
and print one copy of page one only of the Web site to an output printer if
available, or as a print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name
erosion.prn if you are adding a print file to your Candidate Disk). [1 Mark]

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Sample Part Test 7.1.2

This is a sample test only.
You are now beginning the Communication part of the sample test. You will also use
the answerfile for this part of the test.
9.

10.

Which of the following is an advantage of e-mail? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or

d) in the answerfile (Q. 9 space provided). [1 Mark]
a.

e-mail messages are always easy to locate

b.

e-mail is a low cost way to transmit messages

c.

e-mail is always a secure means of sending messages

d.

e-mail eliminates the need for conventional surface mail

What is a digital signature? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile

(Q. 10 space provided) and save. [1 Mark]
a.

An electronic signature that is used to buy goods on the Internet

b.

An electronic signature that appears on all file attachments

c.

An electronic signature that contains the address for an e-mail

d.

An electronic signature that is used to authenticate the identity of the

sender of a message

11.

You are going to create and send an e-mail message. Open the e-mail
application and create a new mail message. [1 Mark]

12.

Prepare a message with the mail address _ _ _ _ @ _ _ _ .com1 and Trip as the
subject and enter the following short text in the body of the mail message:
Dear Paula
We await your list of passengers and will arrange the requisite number of
coaches accordingly.
Best wishes,
Robert Brown [1 Mark]

13.

Use the cc feature2 so that the Trip message will also go to

_ _ _ _ @ _ _ _ .com [1 Mark]

14.

Send the Trip message with high priority. [1 Mark]

1
2

The authorised ECDL Tester should insert an e-mail address to which to send the message
The authorised ECDL Tester should insert a second e-mail address to which to cc the message

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Module 7 Sample Part-Test 7.2

This is a sample test only.

7.2.1
The following test for Module 7, Information and Communication, is divided in two
parts with equal marks for each part. In the Information part of the sample test you are
asked to carry out some basic tasks using a Web browsing application and to
undertake a Web search about pianos.
[16 Marks]
1.

Locate the answer folder on your Candidate Disk. Open the answerfile
contained in the answer folder. Enter your Candidate Identification in the
shaded cell provided and save the answerfile to your Candidate Disk.
[3 Marks]

2.

What is a Web Browser Home Page? Enter your answer in the answerfile
(Q. 2 space provided). [1 Mark]
a. The first page for a set of Web pages in a Web site

3.

b.

A Web Browser help system

c.

A hyperlink to a document

d.

A start page in a Web Browser

What is encryption and why is it used? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in

the answerfile (Q. 3 space provided) and save. [1 Mark]
a.

Encoding of data to prevent infection by computer viruses

b.

Encoding of data to prevent data getting lost

c.

Encoding of data to prevent accidental deletion

d.

Encoding of data to prevent unauthorized access to data

4.

Open a web browsing application and go to the following Web page address:
http://www.ecdl.com/m7testv4/ [1 Mark]

5.

Save the music image from the ECDL Syllabus 4 Module 7 Test Page as
sheet music to your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]

6.
7.

Access a search engine and search using the keyword London [1 Mark]
Select any Web site that gives information about London from the search
results and save as London.txt to your Candidate disk. [1 Mark]

8.

Print one copy of page one only of the Web site about London to an output
printer if available, or as a print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file
name London.prn if you are adding a print file to your Candidate Disk).
[1 Mark]

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7.2.2
You are now beginning the Communication part of the test. You will also use the
answerfile for this part of the test.
9.

In the e-mail address [email protected] which part of the address is

revco Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile (Q. 9 space
provided). [1 Mark]
a.

Domain

b.

Username

c.

Host

d.

Subdomain

10. What is a distribution list? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile
(Q. 10 space provided) and save. [1 Mark]
a.

A list of e-mails with attachments

b.

A list of recipients on an e-mail mailing list

c.

A list of messages in the inbox

d.

A list of sent e-mails

11. You are going to create and send an e-mail message. Open the e-mail
application and create a new mail message. [1 Mark]
12. Prepare a message with the mail address _ _ _ _ @ _ _ _ .com 1 and Meeting
as the subject and enter the following short text in the body of the mail
message:
Dear Mary,
The meeting will take place in London on the 29th September.
Best wishes,
Cathy
[1 Mark]
13. Insert the file agenda.doc from your Candidate Disk as an attachment to the
Meeting message. [1 Mark]
14. Send the Meeting message with low priority. [1 Mark]

The authorised ECDL Tester should insert an e-mail address to which to send the message

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