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Module 2 Sample Tests 

(syllabus version 4)

 

In both these tests, you are asked some questions about the operation of the computer. You will first need to download the files here as a zip file and save this file to your hard disk. To do this right click the link above and select Save Target As. 

 

You then need to unzip the files to a diskette which will be your candidate disk. See the notes on zipping files for how to do this.

 

You will then use the candidate disk to create various new folders and rearrange the files.

 

Each test has a total of 32 marks.

 

Module 2 Sample Test 1

(click here for test 2)

 

1. View the contents of the Candidate disk. Explore the directory structure. Find the file called answerfile. Open the file and enter your name in the space provided.

 [2 Marks]
2. Disks have to be prepared before they can be used. What is this process called? Enter your answer in the space for question 2 in the answerfile. 
  1. Copying
  2. Zipping
  3. Formatting
  4. Tracking 
 [1 Mark]
3. Which button would you choose to run an application in a window? Write the correct option in the answerfile. 
  1. Restore
  2. Maximise
  3. Minimise
  4. Close 
 [1 Mark]
4. Commonly used features in a program can be accessed from the …. 
  1. Title Bar
  2. Tool Bar
  3. Status Bar
  4. Scroll Bar 
 [1 Mark]
5. What is a computer virus? Write the correct option in the answerfile.
  1. a program that can damage your computer
  2. a hardware fault
  3. a program that you have downloaded from an Internet site
  4. a corrupted area of your disk 
 [1 Mark]
6. How can you protect your computer against the effects of computer viruses? Enter your answer in the answerfile.
  1. Install a screensaver 
  2. Install virus software
  3. Install a scanner
  4. Install usernames and passwords 
 [1 Mark]
7. In the diagram, which two folders have sub-folders? Enter your answer in the answerfile.

  1. Fonts and History
  2. History and Help 
  3. Cookies and Help
  4. Drivers and Cookies
 [1 Mark]
8. Which extension represents a graphic file? Write the answer in the space in the answerfile
  1. xls 
  2. bat 
  3. mp3 
  4. jpg 
 [1 Mark]
9. How would you change the resolution of the screen? Enter your answer in the answerfile. 
  1. Go to Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings
  2. Go to Settings, Control Panel, Display, Appearance
  3. Go to Settings, Control Panel, Display, Effects
  4. Go to Settings, Control Panel, Display, Web 
 [1 Mark]
10. Which of these is NOT true for files that have been compressed using compression software? Enter your answer in the answerfile. Save the answerfile at this point. 
  1. Less space will be needed to store the files
  2. The files can be restored to their original size
  3. The data in the files is encrypted 
  4. Folder information can be stored along with the files 
 [1 Mark]
11. Which option would you select to install a new printer? Write the answer in the answerfile. 
  1. Documents 
  2. Programs 
  3. Settings 
  4. Favourites 
 [1 Mark]

12. Use the Help facility to find information about running the Calculator application. Copy 2 lines of the help text into your answerfile. 

 [2 Marks]

13. Open the ECDL Module 2 folder on your Candidate Disk. Display the files to show the name, size, type and date modified. 

 [1 Mark]

14. Capture the current ECDL Module 2 folder screen image and paste it into the second page of the answerfile. Save the answerfile at this point. 

 [2 Marks]

15. Find the total number of files in the ECDL Module 2 folder (including files in sub folders) and enter the number found in the answerfile. 

 [2 Marks]

16. Create a shortcut icon for the ECDL Module 2 folder on your Candidate Disk. 

 [1 Mark]

17. Rename the Trash folder with the name Old Files. 

 [1 Mark]

18. In the ECDL Module 2 folder, create a folder called Practice Test 1 which has two sub-folders called Copied and Moved 

 [2 Marks]

19. From the Files folder, move the four smallest files into the Moved directory. 

 [1 Mark]

20. Copy all files of type bmp to the Copied directory. 

 [1 Mark]

21. Display the files in the Months folder in descending order of file size. 

 [1 Mark]

22. Delete the largest file in the Months folder. 

 [1 Mark]

23. Change the attribute of the Aug1 file in the Months folder to Read-only. 

 [1 Mark]

24. Rename the file File12 in the Files folder to NewFile 

 [1 Mark]

25. Find all files in the ECDL Module 2 folder with the extension txt and enter the total number found in the answerfile. 

 [2 Marks]

26. Print one copy of the answerfile to a printer if available or add a print file in the answer folder. (Use the file name ansprint.prn if you are adding a print file to your Candidate Disk.) 

 [1 Mark]
[32 Marks]
Now make sure that you have saved your answerfile on your candidate disk as this is used to mark your test.

 

 

Module 2 Sample Test 2

 

1. View the contents of the Candidate disk. Explore the directory structure. Find the file called answerfile. Open the file and enter your name in the space provided.

 [2 Marks]
2. Disks have to be prepared before they can be used. What is this process called? Enter your answer in the space for question 2 in the answerfile. 
  1. Copying
  2. Zipping
  3. Formatting
  4. Tracking 
 [1 Mark]
3. Which button would you choose to make an application occupy the whole screen? Write the correct option in the answerfile. 
  1. Restore
  2. Maximise
  3. Minimise
  4. Close 
 [1 Mark]
4. When an application is running, system messages appear on the …. 
  1. Title Bar
  2. Tool Bar
  3. Status Bar
  4. Scroll Bar 
 [1 Mark]
5. What is a computer virus? Write the correct option in the answerfile.
  1. a program that can damage your computer
  2. a hardware fault
  3. a program that you have downloaded from an Internet site
  4. a corrupted area of your disk 
 [1 Mark]
6. Which of the following is NOT a sensible precaution for preventing viruses on your computer? 
  1. Using virus checking software
  2. Only downloading software from reputable web sites
  3. Using a screensaver when the computer is idle
  4. Avoiding software from unreliable sources 
 [1 Mark]
7. In the diagram, which two folders have sub-folders? Enter your answer in the answerfile.

  1. Debug and History
  2. Cursors and Cookies 
  3. Cookies and Help
  4. Drivers and Cookies
 [1 Mark]
8. Which extension represents a music file? Write the answer in the space in the answerfile
  1. xls 
  2. bat 
  3. mp3 
  4. jpg 
 [1 Mark]
9. How would you change the screen saver settings on your computer? Enter your answer in the answerfile. 
  1. From Control Panel, System
  2. From Control Panel, Display
  3. From Control Panel, Keyboard
  4. From Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs  
 [1 Mark]
10. Compressing files will help you to …. (Write the answer in the answerfile.)
  1. Send the files by email
  2. Make the data more secure
  3. Hide the data in the files
  4. Share the files with colleagues. 
 [1 Mark]
11. Which option on the Start menu would you select to access stored web links? Write the answer in the answerfile. 
  1. Documents 
  2. Programs 
  3. Settings 
  4. Favourites 
 [1 Mark]

12. Use the Help facility to find information about setting the date and time. Copy 2 lines of the help text into your answerfile.

 [2 Marks]

13. Find the amount of memory in your computer and enter it in the answerfile. Save the answerfile at this point. 

 [1 Mark]

14. Find the total number of files in the ECDL Module 2 folder (including files in sub folders) and enter the number found in the answerfile. 

 [2 Marks]

15. Rename the Trash folder with the name Old Files.

  [1 Mark]

16. In the ECDL Module 2 folder, create a folder called Practice Test 2 which has two sub-folders called Copied and Moved 

 [2 Marks]

17. From the Files directory, move the three largest files into the Moved directory. 

 [1 Mark]

18. Copy all files of type txt to the Copied directory. 

 [1 Mark]

19. Change the attribute of the File1 file in the Files folder to Read-only. 

 [1 Mark]

20. Display the files in the Months folder in order of date created. 

 [1 Mark]

21. Delete the newest file in the Months directory. 

 [1 Mark]

22. Capture the current Months folder screen image and paste it into the second page of the answerfile. Save the answerfile at this point. 

 [2 Marks]

23. Rename the file File8 in the Files folder to NewDoc 

 [1 Mark]

24. Find all files in the ECDL Module 2 with the extension gif and enter the total number found in the answerfile. 

 [2 Marks]

25. Delete the text files File15, File16 and File17 from the Files folder. 

 [1 Mark]

26. Print one copy of the answerfile to a printer if available or add a print file in the answer folder. (Use the file name ansprint.prn if you are adding a print file to your Candidate Disk.) 

 [1 Mark]

 

 [32 Marks]

Make sure that you have saved your answerfile on your candidate disk as this is used to mark your test.

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