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Sample Test 08

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 of the following devices do you need to be able to communicate with other computers using the telephone network?

a) LAN card
b) microphone
c) modem
d) telephone

Question 2
What is an Intranet?

a) A private company network.
b) A private company network that includes external specified users.
c) A network operating system.
d) A network filing system.

Question 3
The computers in your office building are connected together so staff can share files and printers. What is this system called?

a) WWW
b) Internet
c) LAN
d) WAN

Question 4
Which of the following is a good password policy for an organisation?

a) Passwords are changed occasionally so they are not forgotten.
b) Passwords are based on user names so they are easy to remember.
c) Passwords are made up of only numbers.
d) All passwords are changed regularly.

Question 5
Which of the following statements describes a good approach to information security for an organisation?

a) Staff passwords are shared between user groups.
b) Security lapses are not reported except in an emergency situation.
c) Sensitive data is available to as many employees as possible.
d) Computer systems are backed up on a regular basis.

Question 6
Which of the following is the best way to avoid RSI?

a) Use an operator chair without arms.
b) Place your monitor at the correct height.
c) Work with your wrists level with the keyboard.
d) Ensure your computer is in a well-lit area.

Question 7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Central Processing Unit? 

a) Ensuring program instructions are executed in the correct sequence.
b) Sending an e-mail.
c) Carrying out calculations.
d) Executing program instructions.

Question 8
Which of the following would improve computer performance?

a) Installing a scanner.
b) Using a larger monitor.
c) Increasing the memory (RAM) size.
d) Using a faster printer.

Question 9
Which of the following would be considered a portable computer?

a) Workstation
b) Laptop
c) Desktop computer
d) Personal data player

Question 10
What type of application would be best used in a hospital to maintain patient medical details?

a) Spreadsheet
b) Accounting package
c) Drawing tool
d) Database

Question 11
What is meant by the digital telecommunications term ISDN?

a) Integrated Services Digital Network
b) Integrated Standard Digital Networks
c) Interactive Standard Dynamic Networks
d) Internet Services Data Network

Question 12
Which of the following statements about the Internet is TRUE?

a) The Internet is a network operating system.
b) The Internet is a visual representation of linked documents.
c) The Internet is a private company network.
d) The Internet is a global network that links many computer networks together.

Question 13
Which of the following devices is suitable for backing up all the data from a large file server?

a) Tape drive
b) Digital modem
c) Plotter
d) USB stick

Question 14
Which of the following is an advantage of electronic documents?

a) They cannot be changed easily.
b) They cannot be lost.
c) They can reduce the usage of paper.
d) They can increase the usage of paper.

Question 15
Why is it necessary for an organisation to adopt a good password policy?

a) To make it easier for the computer to controlled by a network operating system.
b) To allow easy sharing of files across networks.
c) To protect data against unauthorized use.
d) To prevent loss of data.

Question 16
Which of the following activities is normally carried out at the end of a Systems Development process?

a) analysis
b) design
c) testing
d) programming

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

a) Megahertz (MHz)
b) Watts (W)
c) CPUs per second (CPS)
d) Terabytes (TB)

Question 18
Which of the following describes the essential components of Information Technology?

a) Hardware and shareware.
b) Hardware, software and communications technologies.
c) RAM and ROM.
d) Primary, secondary and cache memory.

Question 19
Which type of computer is used to operate large corporate systems and databases?

a) Mainframe
b) Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
c) RAID
d) Desktop computer

Question 20
What is meant by the term Graphical User Interface (GUI)?

a) A text based operating system using text based prompts.
b) A graphics application used for creating 3D drawings.
c) A computer system that uses a mouse.
d) A pictorial based operating system using icons, drop-down menus and windows.

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