ICDL Computer Essentials

Sample Part-Test

Sample Part-Test 1
1.1 Which one of the following is described as a portable device
that can be used to call, text, take photographs and browse
the Internet? [1 Mark]
a. Docking Station. 
b. Desktop. 
c. Media Player. 
d. Smartphone. 
1.2 Which one of the following terms represents instructions
that enable a computer to perform tasks? [1 Mark]
a. Software. 
b. Hardware. 
c. Scroll bar. 
d. Flash drive. 
1.3 Which one of the following contains the File Explorer? [1 Mark]
a. Control panel. 
b. Drawings. 
c. Recycle bin. 
d. Task bar. 
1.4 Which one of the following icons represents a network
drive? [1 Mark]
a.
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b. 
c.
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d.


1.5 Which one of the following is a structure used by the

Windows Operating System to organise drives, folders and
files on a computer? [1 Mark]
a. Wi-max. 
b. Non-adjacent. 
c. Hierarchical. 
d. Trojan. 
Continued…

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Sample Part-Test

Sample Part-Test 1 (Contd.)

1.6 Which one of the following has the largest storage capacity? [1 Mark]
a. A 600 MB compact disk. 
b. A 2 TB hard drive. 
c. A 32GB flash drive. 
d. A 100 KB folder. 
1.7 Which one of the following best describes the World Wide
Web? [1 Mark]
a. A global network of linked computer networks. 
b. A network designed to protect against external attacks. 
c. A collection of interlinked documents stored on the Internet. 
d. An intranet used to connect specified users to a private

network.
1.8 Which one of the following is most likely used by a mobile
media device when accessing the Internet? [1 Mark]
a. Intranet. 
b. Cable. 
c. Satellite. 
d. Wi-fi. 
1.9 Which one of the following may allow malware to enter a
computer? [1 Mark]
a. Using anti-virus software to scan a computer. 
b. Scheduling a backup to a remote site. 
c. Searching for files on the hard drive. 
d. Downloading software from the Internet. 
1.10 Which one of the following is important to consider when
using a computer, to save energy? [1 Mark]
a. Use a well-designed chair. 
b. Never shut down the computer. 
c. Adjust the computer’s sleep mode settings. 
d. Use appropriate room lighting. 

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