Which one of the following statements about an End User License Agreement is true?

It gives right to install/run the software on computers

Which one of the following could allow a virus to enter a computer?

Downloading files from the Internet onto the computer

Which rules govern the rights of a data subject and the responsibilities.

Data Protection legislation or conventions

Which one of the following statements about the Internet is TRUE?

it's a global network that links many computer networks.

Which one of the following is the best way to maintain a good posture?

Ensure your desk and chair are positioned correctly.

Which one of the following statements describes shareware?

Software available for free after which payment is made

Which one of the following is considered good environmental practice?

Printing on both sides of a page

Which one of the following describes a computer’s operating system?

Software that controls the allocation and usage of hardware

What is the best way to prevent a computer virus from entering your computer?

Install and use anti-virus software on your computer

Which of the following term is used for systems to store, retrieve, process and transmit data?

Information & Communication Technology

Which one of the following is NOT a feature of electronic commerce?

There is physical contact between buyer and seller

How would you safeguard files from loss in case the main copy is damaged?

Backup the files regularly and store offsite

Which is a good approach to information security for an organisation?

Keeping an off-site backup of all files.

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

o All passwords are changed regularly.

Which one of the following practices helps create a good ergonomic working environment?

Protecting monitors from reflections by correct positioning.

Which one of the following is the best way to protect a computer against computer viruses?

Update antivirus software on a regular basis

Which one of the following is a way to prevent the theft of data from a computer

Back up data on a regular basis.

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

To protect files against unauthorized use.

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1
Which one of the following is an input/output port?
o FireWire.
o Lateral.
Radial.
o Linear.
2
Which one of the following statements about an End User License Agreement is true?
It gives users exclusive rights to copy/ sell the software
It gives full ownership of the software to the user.
It gives the user the right to modify the software
It gives right to install/run the software on computers
3
Which one of the following is an example of hardware?
A mouse.
o A spreadsheet application.
An antivirus program
o The World Wide Web.
4
Which one of the following is both an input and output device?
Printer
o Touchscreen.
Scanner.
o Keyboard.
5
Which one of the following could allow a virus to enter a computer?
Connecting the computer to a new printer.
Setting the computer monitor to a low resolution
Downloading files from the Internet onto the computer
Running a virus scan on the computer.
6
Which one of the following is a characteristic of broadband
o Cost can vary from day to day.
It has a dial up connection
Completely safe from intruders
o High speed.
7
What does RSI stand for?
Repetitive Strain Injury
Routine Structures Infection
Regular Systems Initiation
Repeated Strain Inclusion
8
computers connected together in an office building to share files and printers are called?
The Internet
o A Local Area Network.
A network port.
The World Wide Web.
9
Name text-based communication between two or more people over the Internet?
o Voice over Internet Protocol.
o Instant Messaging.
o Podcasting.
Really Simple Syndication
10
Which rules govern the rights of a data subject and the responsibilities.
o Data Publicity Law.
o Data Privacy Policy.
Data Protection legislation or conventions
o Data Management Act.
11
Which of these is a private network that allows specified external user’s access?
Extranet.
World Nets
Internet.
Intranet.
12
Which one of the following is NOT a function of the Central Processing Unit?
Sending e-mail
Carrying out calculations
Executing program instructions.
Ensuring instructions are executed in the correct sequence
13
Which one of the following statements about the Internet is TRUE?
The Internet is a private company network.
The Internet is a network operating system
it's a global network that links many computer networks.
The Internet is a visual representation of linked documents
14
1. Which one of the following computer is most likely to be used by a travelling salesman?
o A desktop computer.
A laptop
o A server.
o A tablet PC.
15
Which one of the following is a common feature of e-learning?
Travel time and costs are very high.
o Cannot download documents for later reading.
Always requires physical class attendance
Learning is self-paced
16
Which of these assists visually impaired users to interpret what is displayed on screen?
o A web log.
A word processor
o A screen calendar.
A screen reader
17
Which of the following software manages the files and folders on your computer hard disk drive
Anti-virus software
Applications software
Systems software
Utilities software
18
Which one of the following is the best way to maintain a good posture?
Make sure that there are no cables on the floor
o Ensure your computer is in a well-lit area.
Ensure your desk and chair are positioned correctly.
o Make sure that your computer is using a fast processor.
19
Which one of the following statements describes shareware?
o Commercial based software that must be paid for.
Software available for free after which payment is made
Totally free software that is available only on the Internet
Copyright free software that allows unlimited distribution
20
What is the name of the law for the storage and use of data in the UK?
Data Protection Authority
Data Privacy Authority
Data Protection Act
Details Provision Act
21
Which of the following enables you to communicate with other computers using telephone network
Speakers.
CD-ROM.
Modem.
Printer.
22
Which one of the following is considered good environmental practice?
Backing up data on a regular basis
Using a slow computer
Printing on both sides of a page
o Using up to date software.
23
Which one of the following describes a computer’s operating system?
Hardware that can scan and convert photos into digital file.
Software that controls the allocation and usage of hardware
Hardware that can record and send images across the Internet
Software that can retrieve information from a database.
24
What is the best way to prevent a computer virus from entering your computer?
Ensure all your files are safely stored to your floppy disks
Log out your computer each time you have finished using it
Install and use anti-virus software on your computer
Do not use emails on your machine
25
Which of the following would you use to find information on the internet?
Email
Word Processor
Photo Editor
Search Engine
26
Which of these is a method of publishing frequently updated content e.g news headlines online
Instant messaging
o A blog.
o RSS.
A podcast
27
Which term is used for an audio/video recording posted on web can be downloaded and played
o Podcast.
RSS Feed.
o VoIP.
o Blog.
28
Which one of the following would improve computer performance?
o Increasing the number of applications running.
Using a faster printer.
o Increasing the size of RAM.
Using a larger monitor.
29
Which one of the following types of software would you most likely use to create a letter?
Spreadsheet software.
o Web browsing software.
Word processing software
o Accounting software.
30
Which of the following term is used for systems to store, retrieve, process and transmit data?
Information & Communication Technology
o Information & Computer Technology.
o Internet & Communication Technology.
Internet & Information Technology
31
Which one of the following is NOT a feature of electronic commerce?
o Transactions can be processed quickly.
o Services are available 24 hours a day.
There is physical contact between buyer and seller
o Goods can be advertised and prices compared.
32
How would you safeguard files from loss in case the main copy is damaged?
o Install a firewall.
Install password security.
Backup files to a new location on your computer.
Backup the files regularly and store offsite
33
Which is a good approach to information security for an organisation?
There are no procedures for reporting security lapses.
Sensitive data is available to everyone that requests it.
Keeping an off-site backup of all files.
Staff passwords are not changed regularly.
34
Which one of the following is a good password policy for an organisation?
o All passwords are made up of less than four numbers.
o All passwords are never changed.
o All passwords are changed regularly.
All passwords are made up of less than four characters
35
Which one of the following practices helps create a good ergonomic working environment?
Protecting monitors from reflections by correct positioning.
Keeping the office cold and using low overhead lighting.
Use of non-adjustable chairs when working with computers.
Taking very few breaks away from the computer
36
Which one of the following is the best way to protect a computer against computer viruses?
Always make sure that the operating system is up to date.
Only download files from the Internet during business hours.
Update antivirus software on a regular basis
Only virus-check e-mail attachments
37
Which one of the following is an advantage of teleworking?
Less emphasis on teamwork
Flexible schedules
Lack of human contact.
Long commuting times
38
Which one of the following is a way to prevent the theft of data from a computer
Back up data on a regular basis.
Use an up to date anti-virus program.
Set up a username and password.
Remove the monitor when not in use.
39
Why is it necessary for an organisation to adopt a good password policy?
To protect files against unauthorized use.
To make it easier to find files on a computer.
To make it easier for the computer to connect to a network.
To allow easy sharing of files across the company network
40
Which one of the following is an example of an operating system?
o PowerPoint.
o Windows.
iTunes.
o Netscape.
41
What does GUI stand for?
General User Intervention
General Utilities Intervention
Graphical User Interface
Graphical Utilities Interface
42
Which one of the following measures the speed of the CPU?
o Megabytes (MB).
o Gigabytes (GB).
o Gigahertz (GHz).
Bits per second (Bps).

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