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This document contains a 36 question practice test for the ICDL (International Computer Driving License) Theory exam. The questions cover topics related to computer hardware, software, operating systems, file management, productivity applications, internet, email, ergonomics, health and safety issues, and information security. Taking practice tests is a way for students to prepare for the official ICDL certification exam.

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ICDL Theory Practice 2 - ProProfs Quiz

This document contains a 36 question practice test for the ICDL (International Computer Driving License) Theory exam. The questions cover topics related to computer hardware, software, operating systems, file management, productivity applications, internet, email, ergonomics, health and safety issues, and information security. Taking practice tests is a way for students to prepare for the official ICDL certification exam.

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ICDL Theory Practice 2


36 Questions | Total Attempts: 4807

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1.  The speed of the CPU is measured in:

A. Bits per second

B. MHz

C. Milliseconds

D. Megabytes

2.   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

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3.  A Terabyte is:

A. 1024 kilobytes

B. 1024 bytes

C. 1024 gigabytes

D. 1024 megabytes

4.  How many bits are there to a byte?

A. 9

B. 6

C. 16

D. 8

5.   Which of the following is an output device?

A. Keyboard

B. Scanner

C. Joystick

D. Plotter

6.  Which of the following is both an input and output device?

A. Keyboard

B. Printer

C. Digital camera

D. Touchscreen

7.  What prepares a disk for storing data?

A. Formatting

B. Backing up

C. Copying

D. Scanning

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8.  What prepares a disk for storing data?

A. Formatting

B. Backing up

C. Copying

D. Scanning D Plotter C Joystick D Plotter Plotter

9.  It is good practice to back up data:

A. Annually

B. Regularly

C. Irregularly

D. Twice a year

10.  What would you use to manage les and folders?

A. Word processing software

B. Presentation software

C. Operating system software

D. Desktop Publishing Software

11.  What is the difference between the OS (Operating System) and the BIOS (Basic
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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

12.  USB stands for:

A. Universal Serial Bus

B. Universal Service Bus

C. Utility Serial Bus

D. Universal Serial Boot

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13. 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

14.  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

15.  If a light is ashing 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

16.  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

17. In education, the Internet can be used for:

A. Online banking

B. Homework and research

C. Insurance claims processing

D. Census records

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18. 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

19. To gain access to email you need a standard telephone line and:

A. Modem

B. ISDN

C. Fax

D. Shareware

20. 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

21. Repetitive use of a computer could result in:

A. DSE

B. HSE

C. CBT

D. RSI

22. 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

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23. 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

24. Passwords should be:

A. Divulged to a third party

B. Shared

C. Changed regularly

D. Never changed

25. To protect loss of data in case of re or theft:

A. You should use a password

B. You should keep backup copies in the same room as the original

C. You should scan files for threats

D. You should back up data to a removable storage device

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