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ICDL Module 1 Exam Practice Test!

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The International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) is widely considered to

be the highest certi cate a person can receive for their skills in
computing. In this quiz, we’ll be trying to gauge your knowledge of the
module’s teachings and if you’re prepared for the certi cation!

Questions and Answers

1.  A laptop computer would be used:

A. For working remotely

B. For storing vast amounts of data

C. Used for entering contact details only

D. In a permanent position in an office

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A. Physical components that you can see and touch

B. Programs stored on the computer

C. Drivers

D. The Operating System

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3.  There are 1024 Megabytes to a:

A. Kilobyte

B. Byte

C. Gigabyte

D. Terabyte

4.  The smallest unit of memory is called a:

A. Bit

B. Byte

C. Mb

D. KB

5.  Which of the following is NOT an output device?

A. Keyboard

B. Printer

C. Speaker

D. Plotter

6.  Which of the following is NOT an input device?

A. Keyboard

B. Printer

C. Digital Camera

D. Scanner

7.  Formatting a disk:

A. Prepares the disk for storing data

B. Backs up files on the disk

C. Copies data from the disk

D. Scans the disk for threats

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8.  Which of the following devices has the highest storage capacity?

A. Zip disk

B. Floppy Disk

C. CD-R/CD-RW

D. Hard disk

9.  Linux, Windows XP and Vista are examples of:

A. Application software

B. Freeware

C. Operating System software

D. Hardware

10. Operating system software is used for: 

A. Performing mail merge procedures

B. Creating presentations

C. Managing files and folders

D. Creating leaflets and posters

11. A device external to the computer but controlled by it is called a:

A. CPU

B. An internal device

C. An internal drive

D. Peripheral device

12. To connect peripheral devices to the computer you need:

A. Bays

B. Ports

C. Quays

D. Routes

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13. Which of the following devices provides extra ports and drives for a laptop computer?

A. Router

B. BIOS

C. Play Station

D. Docking Station

14. To test if a problem is with the keyboard you should:

A. Connect the keyboard to another computer to check for errors

B. Change the monitor

C. Disconnect the keyboard and use the mouse

D. Change the keyboard language

15. A drawback of using network drives is that:

A. Files can be shared

B. Printers can be shared

C. Disruption to work can occur if network errors cause shared drives to become inaccessible

D. They are more secure due to security restrictions

16. The Windows Task Manager enables the user to:

A. Manage un-responsive programs

B. Manage Start-up options

C. Manage the CPU

D. Manage Schedules

17. Which organization uses large scale computer applications to book ights?

A. Government

B. Regional Government offices

C. Business administration offices

D. Airlines

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18. An advantage of teleworking is:

A. Working in a busy office environment

B. Less commuting and travel costs

C. Lots of distraction

D. Face-to-face contact with customers and colleagues

19. You can move money between accounts using: 

A. E-commerce

B. Online banking

C. Cash point machines

D. A PDA

20. To purchase goods online you need:

A. Access to the operating system

B. Access to an Intranet

C. Access to the Internet

D. Access to an Extranet

21. Electronic documents:

A. Help the environment by reducing paper wastage

B. Should always be printed

C. Are documents that have been printed and distributed

D. None of the above

22. Which of the following o ces would provide information on health and safety laws and
guidelines on the use of IT?

A. ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

B. RDA (Regional Development Agencies)

C. BCS (British Computer Society)

D. HSE (Health and Safety Executive)

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 23. You can help to reduce eyestrain and headaches by:

A. Using a footrest

B. Using air conditioning

C. Taking frequent breaks

D. Using a screen saver

24. A good working environment is one that has:

A. Soft chairs

B. More than one computer

C. High humidity

D. Been ergonomically designed

25. You should back up data to a removable storage device:

A. To protect loss of data in case of fire or theft

B. To prevent access to sensitive data

C. To reduce the risk of viruses

D. Because you can fit more data onto a removable storage device

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