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IT Principles Level 1 - Mock 1

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IT Principles Level 1 - Mock 1

This test should take no more than 30 minutes. The pass mark is 14 out of 20.

Question 1: Which one of the following parts of a computer is necessary to enable it to play music?
	CD-ROM
	Midi interface
	Serial interface
	Sound card

Question 2: A speech synthesizer enables a computer to
	Produce music electronically
	Convert electronic signals into spoken word
	Convert speech into electronic signals
	Be controlled by a user talking into a microphone

Question 3: Which one of the following is NOT an output device?
	Mouse
	Plotter
	Printer
	Visual display unit

Question 4: The expression 'http://www.city-and-guilds.co.uk' is an example of
	A URL
	An ISP
	A LAP
	A WAN

Question 5: Which one of the following is twice the size of A4 paper?
	A2
	A5
	A6
	A3

Question 6: Non-volatile memory
	Retains content when the computer is turned off
	Can be corrupted easily
	Enables file sharing
	Prevents copies being made

Question 7: The component of a PC that displays information is called a
	Monitor
	Disk drive
	Processor
	Printer

Question 8: Which one of the following computer peripherals is ONLY an input device?
	Floppy disk
	Laser printer
	Pen plotter
	Graphics tablet

Question 9: The ability of the VDU to display fine detail depends on its
	Size
	Use of colour
	Resolution
	Contrast setting

Question 10: For which one of the following would a spreadsheet be the BEST application for?
	Writing a report that includes tables
	Handling simple accounts
	Producing a grid-referenced map
	Keeping an inventory of equipment used

Question 11: Applications software allows a user to
	Move files
	Boot up a computer
	Control computer configuration
	Perform useful tasks

Question 12: A virus checker does NOT
	Notify the user that a virus has been received
	Recognise known viruses and isolate them
	Stop viruses reaching the computer
	Check files after creation

Question 13: The BEST application software for a mailmerge is
	Drawing
	Word processor
	Organiser
	Text editor

Question 14: Which one of the following types of software package would be used to store a list of records and perform sorts or searches on the records?
	Desktop publishing
	Presentation graphics
	Word processor
	Database

Question 15: Application software could be used to
	Archive files
	Program a computer
	Create a bitmap graphic
	Control interrupts from hardware

Question 16: The purpose of a virus checker is to
	Ensure that viruses are present
	Find out if a virus is authentic
	Search for invalid viruses
	Detect the presence of a virus

Question 17: Which one of the following would be suitable for producing a slide show to support a talk?
	A movie editor
	A DTP package
	A CAD package
	A presentation package

Question 18: The main difference between a directory (or folder) and a file is that
	Files contain only directories and never other data
	Directories can contain files and directories
	Files are special types of directories that include other directories
	Directories contain only data and never other directories

Question 19: Confidentiality of data can BEST be maintained by the use of
	Secure passwords
	Deletion of confidential data
	Open access to data files
	Insecure passwords

Question 20: How many bytes do 4 Kilobytes represent?
	512
	1024
	8192
	4096

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