Title: OLD ICDL
Course: Module 1, Concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

ICDL

Q: [Image: mainframe]In 1981, IBM launched the

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.

The main components were the computer body or

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, which is the case that has the motherboard with the

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mounted on it.

Then there was the

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or VDU (video display unit), which was like a small TV-screen on which the users could see what they were doing with the computer programs.

The basic set up was completed by the

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, which was much like the one used in typewriters.

The system unit in the original PC had connectors for the monitor and keyboard and a

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. Later PC's had more disk drives incorporated into the system unit, such as a hard disk,

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, and CD drives.

In addition the number of connectors at the rear of the system unit, known as

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, was increased as the PC could be connected to more and more

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, like the printer or the scanner and in particular the

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, which became an indispensable pointing tool when the

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(GUI) became the standard in PCs.

After computer networks became common in companies, PC's were also given network adapter cards. For surfing the Internet a

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was often added to home computers.

This is how the hardware configuration of the PC was extended and diversified over time.

You can read more about the history of the IBM Personal Computer at www.ibm.com

Q: This term is used to describe multiple signals or
streams of information sent at the same time in the form of a single,
complex signal and then recovered as separate signals at the
receiving end
- Multicast
- Multilink bundle
- Multiplexing
- Multithreading
A: Multiplexing

Q: Some organisations appoint this individual to be responsible for data management and data quality from a business perspective.
- Data analyst
- Data steward
- Information architect
- Data keeper
A: Data analyst

Q: Which type of computer is used to operate large corporate systems and databases?
- Mainframe
- Desktop computer
- Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
- Laptop
A: Mainframe

Q: Which of the following describes the essential components of Information Technology?
- Hardware, software and communications technologies
- Hardware and shareware
- ROM and RAM
- Primary, secondary and cache memory
A: Hardware, software and communications technologies

Q: The speed of a CPU is measured in...
- Megahertz (MHz)
- Bits per second (Bps)
- Gigabytes (Gb)
- Megabytes (Mb)
A: Megahertz (MHz)

Q: Which of the following statements about formatting a floppy disk for the first time is true?
- Formatting prepares a floppy disk to store data
- Formatting backs up data onto a floppy disk
- Formatting copies a floppy disk
- Formatting unlocks a floppy disk
A: Formatting prepares a floppy disk to store data

Q: Which of the following tasks is a function of the operating system?
- File management
- Adding data to a spreadsheet
- Producing a database report
- Producing a presentation
A: File management

Q: Which software would you use to create a mailshot letter?
- Word processing software
- Web browsing softare
- Accounting software
- Graphics software
A: Word processing software

Q: The computers in your office building are connected together so staff can share files and printers. What is this arrangement of computers called?
- LAN
- FTP
- WWW
- HTTP
A: LAN

Q: An intranet is...
- A private company network
- A private company network that includes external specified users
- A network filing system
- A network operating system
A: A private company network

Q: Which of the following devices do you need to be able to communicate with other computers using the telephone network?
- Modem
- CD-ROM
- Plotter
- Speakers
A: Modem

Q: Which of the following tasks would be more suited to a person rather than a computer?
- Tasks that require imagination (Yes, computers don't have imagination.)
- Tasks that require complex mathematical processing (Complex mathematical processing is something a computer is really good at - much better than the average person!)
- Tasks that require speed (Computers are pretty good at task that require speed.)
- Task that are repetitive (Actually, computers are very good at repetative tasks - they don't get bored like people do!)
A: Tasks that require imagination

Q: Which of the following is not a use of computer applications in a school?
- Stock control
- Class timetabling
- Computer based training
- Student registration
A: Stock control

Q: Which of the following is not a feature of electronic commerce?
- There is physical contact between buyer and seller
- Goods can be advertised and prices compared
- Transactions can be processed quickly
- Services are available 24 hours a day
A: There is physical contact between buyer and seller

Q: Computer use can cause repetitive strain injury (RSI). Which of the following is the best way to avoid this?
- Work with your wrists level with the keyboard
- Place your monitor at the correct height
- Use an operator chair without arms
- Ensure your computer is in a well-lit area
A: Work with your wrists level with the keyboard

Q: Which of the following statements describes a good approach to information security for an organisation?
- Computer systems are backed up on a regular basis
- Sensitive data is available to everyone
- Staff passwords are not changed regularly
- No procedures for reporting security lapses
A: Computer systems are backed up on a regular basis

Q: Which of the following is a good password policy for an organisation?
- All passwords are changed regularly
- All passwords are never changed
- All passwords are made up of less than four characters
- All passwords are made up of less than four numbers
A: All passwords are changed regularly

Q: What is the best way of preventing your computer from being infected with a virus?
- Have updateable anti-virus software running on your computer
- Only virus-check e-mail attachments
- Have anti-virus software running on your computer
- Never open any e-mail attachments
A: Have updateable anti-virus software running on your computer

Q: Which of the following statements describes shareware?
- Shareware is software you may pay for after an initial time period of use
- Shareware is software you can use in any way
- Shareware is software without copyright protection
- Shareware is free software
A: Shareware is software you may pay for after an initial time period of use

Q: There are rules governing the storage and supply of computer-based information. What are these rules called?
- Data Protection Act
- Data Publicity Law
- Data Privacy Policy
- Data Management Act
A: Data Protection Act

Q: Which type of computer is used to operate large corporate systems and databases?
- Desktop (No)
- Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) (No)
- Mainframe (Yes)
- Laptop (No)
A: Mainframe

Q: Which of the following describes the essential components of Information Technology?
- Primary, secondary and cache memory (No)
- RAM and ROM (No)
- Hardware, software and communications technologies (Yes)
- Hardware and shareware (No)
A: Hardware, software and communications technologies

Q: The speed of the CPU is measured in:
- Megahertz (MHz) (Yes)
- Bits per second (Bps) (No)
- Gigabytes (GB) (No)
- Megabytes (MB) (No)
A: Megahertz (MHz)

Q: Which of the following statements about formatting a floppy disk for the first time is true?
- Formatting prepares a floppy disk to store data (Yes)
- Formatting backs up data onto a floppy disk (No)
- Formatting copies a floppy disk (No)
- Formatting unlocks a floppy disk (No)
A: Formatting prepares a floppy disk to store data

Q: Which of the following tasks is a function of the operating system?
- Adding data to a spreadsheet (No)
- Producing a database report (No)
- File management (Yes)
- Producing a presentation (No)
A: File management

Q: Which software would you use to create a mailshot letter?
- Web browsing software (No)
- Spreadsheet software (No)
- Accounting software (No)
- Word processing software (Yes)
A: Word processing software

Q: The computers in your office building are connected together so staff can share files and printers. What is this arrangement of computers called?
- FTP
- LAN
- WWW
- HTTP
A: LAN

Q: Which of the following would be considered a portable computer?
- Workstation
- Mainframe
- Laptop
- Desktop computer
A: Laptop

Q: Which of the following would improve computer performance?
- Using a larger monitor
- Increasing the number of applications running
- Using a faster printer
- Increasing the RAM size
A: Increasing the RAM size

Q: Which of the following is NOT a function of the Central Processing Unit?
- Executing program instructions
- Ensuring program instructions are executed in the correct sequence
- Sending e-mail
- Carrying out calculations
A: Sending e-mail

Q: Which of the following is both an input and output device?
- Touch screen
- Keyboard
- Printer
- Scanner
A: Touch screen

Q: Disk formattingis used to:
- Find files on a disk
- Lock a disk
- Unlock a disk
- Prepare a disk to store files
A: Prepare a disk to store files

Q: Which of the following is an operating system?
- Lotus 123
- PowerPoint 2000
- Windows XP
- Netscape
A: Windows XP

Q: Which of the following four activities is normally carried out last as part of a Systems Development process?
- Design
- Programming
- Testing
- Analysis
A: Analysis

Q: Which of the following statements about the Internet is TRUE?
- The Internet is a global network that links many computer networks together
- The Internet is a private company network
- The Internet is a visual representation of linked documents
- The Internet is a network operating system
A: The Internet is a global network that links many computer networks together

Q: What is ISDN?
- Integrated Standard Digital Networks
- Integrated Services Digital Network
- Interactive Standard Dynamic Networks
- Internet Services Data Network
A: Integrated Services Digital Network

Q: What type of computer application would be used in a hospital to maintain patient medical details?
- A desktop publishing application
- A database application
- An accounting application
- A presentation application
A: A database application

Q: Which of the following is a use of the Internet in the home?
- Managing household accounts
- Formatting a disk
- Electronic mail (e-mail)
- Creating a database
A: Electronic mail (e-mail)

Q: If you were working from home, what software application could be used to communicate directly with colleagues and customers?
- Presentation
- Electronic mail (e-mail)
- Database
- Spreadsheet
A: Electronic mail (e-mail)

Q: Which of the following practises helps create a good ergonomic working environment?
- Protecting computer monitors from reflections and glare by correct positioning
- Taking infrequent breaks away from the computer
- Keeping the office cold and using low overhead lighting
- Use of non-adjustable chairs when working with computers
A: Protecting computer monitors from reflections and glare by correct positioning

Q: Why is it necessary for an organisation to adopt a good password policy?
- To allow easy sharing of files across the company network
- To make it easier for the computer to connect to a network
- To protect files against unauthorised use
- To make it easier to find files on a computer
A: To protect files against unauthorised use

Q: Which of the following can be an advantage of electronic documents?
- They can never be lost
- They can always be e-mailed regardless of size
- They can reduce the usage of paper
- They can never be copied
A: They can reduce the usage of paper

Q: Which of the following devices is suitable for backing up data from a networked file server?
- Modem
- Tape cartridge
- Plotter
- Scanner
A: Tape cartridge

Q: Which of the following activities could lead to the spread of a computer virus?
- Using floppy disks from unknown sources to exchange data
- Using a standalone computer to output a hard copy letter
- Using retail software that has been checked for viruses
- Using a Graphical User Interface (GUI)
A: Using floppy disks from unknown sources to exchange data

Q: An End User License Agreement:
- Is a form of advertising between a software application author or publisher and the user
- Gives the user the exclusive right to copy and sell the software to other potential users
- Grants ownership of the software to the user of the software
- Is a legal contract between a software application author or publisher and the user with regard to terms of distribution, resale, and restricted use
A: Is a legal contract between a software application author or publisher and the user with regard to terms of distribution, resale, and restricted use

Q: IT stands for what?
A: Information Technology
Feedback ("Information Technology"): Correct
Feedback ("Internet Technology"): No - the answer is Information Technology