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Sample Test 07

INSTRUCTIONS

This test consists of 20 multiple choice questions.  To pass you must correctly answer at least 12 of them.   To make a selection, click on the radio button () to the left of the answer you think is correct.  A dot will then be displayed inside the button like this.  If you change your mind, you can always select another answer.

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Number Question
Question 1
Which one of the following is the standard paper size used in an Ink jet or Laser printer?

a) B4
b) A2
c) A5
d) A4

Question 2
Which one of the following is an input device?

a) speaker
b) printer
c) monitor
d) mouse

Question 3
Which one of the following media has the slowest data processing speed?

a) 3 ½ floppy disk
b) hard disk
c) CD ROM
d) RAM

Question 4
Which type of software would you normally use to store personal records?

a) spreadsheet
b) database
c) word processor
d) presentation

Question 5
What type of application is Microsoft Access?

a) spreadsheet
b) database
c) presentation
d) word processor

Question 6
Which one of the following is operating system software?

a) Windows XP
b) word processor
c) database
d) desk top publishing 

Question 7
Which of the following is an output device? 

a) plotter
b) track ball
c) light pen
d) Joystick

Question 8
Which one of the following is NOT a form of data storage media?

a) a database
b) Zip disk
c) CD RW
d) floppy disk

Question 9
Which of these applications are you MOST likely to find on the Programs menu?

a) word processor
b) Windows
c) spell checker
d) task bar

Question 10
The Start button is located on the

a) title bar
b) desktop
c) programs menu
d) task bar

Question 11
Anti virus software can help to protect a computer system from:

a) Speech viruses transmitted through the sound system.
b) Remote access via a network connection.
c) Viruses sent over the internet as email attachments.
d) Worm viruses that can access a computer via the earth connection.

Question 12
Which one of the following is NOT suitable as a network operating system?

a) Microsoft Projects
b) Windows NT 
c) Linux
d) Novell

Question 13
To produce a letter you would normally write it using a:

a) spreadsheet
b) mail merge tool
c) word processor
d) spelling checker

Question 14
Which one of the following is an example of Browser software?

a) Windows Explorer
b) Microsoft Publisher
c) Internet Explorer
d) Microsoft Explorer

Question 15
Passwords are best used to?

a) Stop enemy agents from stealing computers.
b) Annoy users who do not access their system on a regular basis. 
c) Prevent unauthorized access to a computer system.
d) Prevent loss of data.

Question 16
To connect to the internet a computer needs the following additional components:

a) Modem, speed dialer, telephone.
b) Modem, browser software, telephone connection.
c) Modem, word processor, telephone connection.
d) Modem, telephone connection, email software.

Question 17
The speed of a computer's processor can be measured in:

a) Giggerhertz
b) Bits per second
c) Megahertz
d) MPH

Question 18
The capacity of disk drives is usually measured in ?

a) Megahertz
b) Mega or Giga Bytes
c) Mega or Giga Bits
d) Bits per second

Question 19
Which one of the following parts of your body is most likely to suffer injury as a result of working incorrectly with computers?

a) legs
b) neck
c) knees
d) bottom

Question 20
HSE is short for what?

a) Health & Safety Experts
b) Health System Executive
c) Health & Safety Executive
d) Humanistic & Social Executive

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Produced by Stephen Benney