ECDL Essentials Quiz 1

Which one of the following would most likely be entered to logon securely to a computer system or network?

A. Username and address.

B. Date and time.

C. Credit Card number and password.

D. Username and password.

Which one best describes this file system structure?

A. Flat File

B. Hierarchical

C. Random

D. Sequential

Which one of the following file types is a common video file format??

A. .doc

B. pdf

C. avi

D. xls

Which one of the following will reduce eyestrain?

A. Sitting closer to the screen/monitor.

B. Taking regular breaks away from the computer.

C. Using a colour screen/monitor.

D. Keeping your shoulders relaxed.

Which one of the following is an example of non-routine maintenancethat you may need to carry out?

A. Defragmenting the file system.

B. Updating virus protection.

C. Restoring files from a back up.

D. Deleting temporary internet files.

Which one of the following is the safest way to protect against the loss ofwork files?

A. Store all files on the hard Drive.

B. Password protect all files.

C. Save all files to a Driveette.

D. Maintain regular file backups.

Which one of the following describes data protection legislation?

A. Legislation that protects computer owners against computerfraud.

B. Legislation that gives governments the right to keep recordsof individuals’ Web site access for security reasons.

C. Legislation that gives a right to establish the existence ofpersonal data and to have inaccurate data corrected orremoved.

D. Legislation that gives software owners the right to promotesoftware copyright.

Which one of the following is the correct name for the screen imageshown below?

A. Title Bar

B. Scroll Bar

C. Status Bar

D. Ribbon

Which one of the following is an appropriate routine to shut down a computer?

Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and choose Close from the TaskManager.

B. Click Shut Down on the Start menu and choose Shut downfrom the drop-down list.

C. Close all open documents and press the power button untilthe computer automatically switches off.

D. Pull out the power cable from the back of the computer.

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