Q 1 :

Write what the following abbreviation stands for.

[ 4 points ]

ISDN
ADSL
CMD
UPS
Q 2 :

Complete

[ 2 points ]

1- 5 GByte equals .............................. Byte

2- 3.2 GHZ equals ..... Hz
Q 3 : Choose the correct answer
[ 7 points ]
1. Which type of computer is used to operate large corporate systems
and databases
a) Desktop computer
b) Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
c) Mainframe
d) Laptop
2. Which of the following statements about formatting a floppy disk for
the first time is true?
a Formatting prepares a floppy disk to store data
e) Formatting backs up data onto a floppy disk
f) Formatting copies a floppy disk
g) Formatting unlocks a floppy disk
3. Which of the following tasks is a function of the operating system?
a Adding data to a spreadsheet
h) Producing a database report
i) File management
j) Producing a presentation
4. Which software would you use to create a mailshot letter?
a Web browsing software
k) Spreadsheet software
l) Accounting software
m) Word processing software
5. Which of the following is NOT a use of computer applications in a
school?
a Class timetabling
n) Student registration
o) Computer based training
p) Stock Control
6. Which of the following is NOT a feature of electronic commerce?
a Goods can be advertised and prices compared
q) There is physical contact between buyer and seller
r) Transactions can be processed quickly
s) Services are available 24 hours a day

7. Computer use can cause repetitive strain injury (RSI). Which of the
following is the best way to avoid this?
a Ensure your computer is in a well-lit area
t) Use an operator chair without arms
u) Place your monitor at the correct height
v) Work with your wrists level with the keyboard
8. Which of the following statements describes a good approach to
information security for an organization?
a No procedures for reporting security lapses
w) Staff passwords are not changed regularly
x) Sensitive data is available to everyone
y) Computer systems are backed up on a regular basis
9. Which of the following is a good password policy for an
organization?
a All passwords are changed regularly
z) All passwords are never changed
aa)All passwords are made up of less than four characters
ab)
All passwords are made up of less than four numbers
10.
What is the best way of preventing your computer from being
infected with a virus?
a Only virus-check e-mail attachments
ac)Have updateable anti-virus software running on your computer
ad)
Have anti-virus software running on your computer
ae)Never open any e-mail attachments
11.
Which of the following statements describes shareware?
a Shareware is software without copyright protection
af) Shareware is free software
ag)
Shareware is software you may pay for after an initial time
period of Use
ah)
Shareware is software you can use in any way
12.
There are rules governing the storage and supply of computerbased information. What are these rules called?
a Data Privacy Policy
ai) Data Management Act
aj) Data Protection Act
ak)Data Publicity Law
13.
If you were working from home, what software application could be used to
communicate
directly with colleagues and customers?

a
b
c
d

Presentation
Electronic mail (e-mail)
Database
Spreadsheet

14.

What type of computer application would be used in a hospital to maintain

patient medical
details?

a
b
c
d

A desktop publishing application

A database application
An accounting application
A presentation application

Q 4 :

Do the following Tasks

1- Create the following Directory Structure

2- Create a Folder Module 3 in the ICDL folder
3- Copy the files Exercise 2.docx and Exercise 3.docx
from the folder Work Files to the Module 3 Folder
4- Hide the file Exercise 2.docx
5- Show hidden files (save a screenshot as
show_hidden.jpg) in the folder Module 1
6- Open WordPad program, create a document write your
name, make suitable formatting and save it as
YourName.rtf
7- Take a screenshot of a Dialog Box shows cpu speed and
save it as CPU.jpg
8- Add Italian language to the keyboard (save a screenshot
as Italian.jpg) in the folder Module 1
9- Rename the GTC folder to Your Name
10- Compress the folder as Your Name.rar on the Desktop

[ 12
oints ]