ICDL Online Essentials

Sample Part-Test

Sample Part-Test 1

1.1 Which one of the following best describes the Internet? [1 mark]
a. A worldwide collection of computer networks accessible by

the public.
b. A collection of interlinked documents stored on the Internet. 
c. A network designed to protect against external attacks. 
d. An intranet used to connect specified users to a private

network.
1.2 Which one of the following best describes why https and a
lock symbol would be displayed on a web page? [1 mark]
a. To indicate that the web page is closed. 
b. To indicate that the web page is unsafe. 
c. To indicate that the web page is secure. 
d. To indicate that the web page is for shopping. 
1.3 Which one of the following best describes a pop-up? [1 mark]
a. A folder that contains links to web pages you wish to revisit. 
b. A form of online advertising that appears as a small web

browser window.
c. A small text file that stores information about you and your

preferences.
d. A digital verification that authenticates a website. 
1.4 Which one of the following types of audience would most
likely view a website with online games and pop music
discussion forums? [1 mark]
a. Teenagers. 
b. Seniors. 
c. Teachers. 
d. Scientists. 
1.5 Which one of the following guidelines should a data
controller follow? [1 mark]
a. Make sure that personal data is never updated. 
b. Store personal data for an undefined length of time. 
c. Make the personal data freely available to third parties. 
d. Only store personal data for a specific, lawful and clearly

stated reason.
Continued…

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Sample Part-Test

Sample Part-Test 1 (Contd.)

1.6 Which one of the following is web conferencing an example
of? [1 mark]
a. Data protection. 
b. Virtual community. 
c. Copyright. 
d. Web browsing. 
1.7 Which one of the following best describes the term VoIP? [1 mark]
a. An Internet protocol used to make phone calls across the

Internet.
b. An Internet protocol used to send and receive e-mails. 
c. An Internet protocol used to buy goods on a webpage. 
d. An Internet protocol used to restrict personal information on

a web site.
1.8 Which one of the following may have file size limitations? [1 mark]
a. An e-mail signature. 
b. An e-mail attachment. 
c. An e-mail address. 
d. An e-mail reply. 
Save the sample answerfile1 file and return to sample part-test practical
question 2.

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