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    Quizzes (/quiz-school/browse) › Computer (/quiz-school/topic/computer)

    ICDL Module 1 Theory Test


    35 Questions | Total Attempts: 5646

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    Questions and Answers


    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

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    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

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    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 rst
    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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