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Essentials of IT Mock Exam 1

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of computer is shown in the diagram?

a)

Smart Phone

b)

Laptop

c)

Games Console

d)

Graphics Tablet

2.

Which one of these tasks would be carried out using word processing software?

a)

writing a memo to staff

b)

calculating the profit for a company

c)

producting a chart of company sales

d)

sending an email about a company event

3.

You are required to give a PowerPoint presentation to your team about work you have completed.


Which one of these is a disadvantage of using IT to present

this information?

a)

Information can be presented in an interactive format.

b)

A computer or laptop is needed to present the information.

c)

IT tools can be used to make the presentation more engaging.

d)

Hand-outs and speaker notes can be created to assist with the presentation.

4.

Which one of the following is most likely to be shared on a business networking site, such as LinkedIn?

a)

Information about your CV

b)

Recipe for your favourite snack

c)

Pictures from a friends birthday party

d)

Comments about a sports team your support

5.

Which of the following statements explains "Hard Disk Compression"?

a)

Prepare a new hard disk for first use

b)

Remove unwanted files from a hard disk

c)

Increase free space on a hard disk by reducing the size of files

6.

You have been asked to help a colleague in another location with the upgrade of a personal computer.


Which one of these is the most suitable collaboration technology to be able to see what your colleague is doing?

a)

Audio Call

b)

Online chat

c)

Text message

d)

Video Call

7.

Which 3 types of port are shown in the diagram?

a)

HDMI

b)

USB

c)

DVI

d)

Network

8.

Which one of these tasks would POST complete first?

a)

Load drivers for connected hardware

b)

Load the operating system into the RAM

c)

Send commands to print a document

d)

Check computer hardware before boot

9.

Which one of these is a benefit of using project management software?

a)

Your project will always be completed on time

b)

You can allocate resources to specific tasks

c)

You can make sure your project will not run out of cash

d)

You can stop people from completing a task incorrectly

10.

You are about to perform an upgrade of a computer’s main memory. You have no knowledge of the wiring of the building and how up-to-date it is. You have anti-static mats and wristbands available to you.


Which one of these safety precautions should you take?

a)

Run your fingers over the memory connectors to check for defects

b)

Ensure the power cable is plugged in before removing the case

c)

Ensure the power cable is removed before removing the case

d)

Test the system with the case removed

11.

Which one of these is not an employer’s health and safety responsibility?

a)

Assessing Risks

b)

Organising personal work space

c)

Providing training on equipment use

d)

Providing suitable personal safety equipment

12.

Which of these are items of data that could be collected by a wearable fitness tracking device?

a)

Height

b)

Altitude

c)

Weight

d)

Heart Rate

e)

Step Count

13.

Which of the following statements describes a "Firewall"?

a)

Decrease file access times by making files contiguous

b)

Scramble the contents of files so that they can't be read without a key

c)

Prevent unauthorised access to a network resource

14.

Which one of these statements about a GPS receiver is not correct?

a)

It can display its location on a map

b)

It sends data to satellites to calculate location

c)

It processes signals from satellites to calculate location

d)

It receives data from at least three different satellites to calculate location

15.

What does DHCP stand for?

a)

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

b)

Default Host Communication Protocol

c)

Default Hypertext Communication Port

d)

Dynamic Host Communication Protocol

16.

Which one of these statements best describes the difference between an app and an application?

a)

An app costs more than an application

b)

An app has more features than an application

c)

An app has to format its data carefully to fit on the screen.

d)

An app written for one platform will work seamlessly on all others

17.

Which of the these are reasons why you would store your music files using the Cloud? Select three answers.

a)

You don’t have to worry about backing your files up

b)

Files stored on the Cloud are not at risk of hacking

c)

You can access your files from any device with internet access

d)

You can make multiple copies and keep them on different physical devices

e)

You can stream your music from the Cloud without having to download it all

18.

Which of these is not a function of an operating system?

a)

divides memory between running applications

b)

splits up processor time between different tasks

c)

prevents one user from accessing other users’ files

d)

Deciding what graphics settings to run games

19.

A business uses social media, such as Facebook, for marketing.


Which one of these is a reason why a business would use social media for marketing?


Select the correct answer

a)

The business can like posts of its customers

b)

The business can reach many people for free

c)

The business can become friends with its customers

d)

The business can easily reach people with the same interests

20.

Which one of these is an example of data processing?


Select the correct answer

a)

posting adverts to customers using social media

b)

showing a presentation during a video conference

c)

sorting customer information into alphabetical order

d)

writing a letter to a customer about a current promotion

21.

Read the statement below and select if it is true or false.


It is your responsibility to make sure you are using suitable personal safety equipment (PSE) before starting a task

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Which of these are benefits of using the internet to purchase clothes?


Select three answers.

a)

You can wear the item of clothing straight away

b)

You can shop for clothing at any time of the day or night

c)

You can try on the clothes to make sure they fit you

d)

You can compare the same item in different stores easily

e)

You can browse through all of the clothing that the shop stocks

23.

Which one of the following may require the use of a software patch?

a)

Installing a new printer

b)

installing additional RAM

c)

adding a PC to a wireless network

d)

adding a CD-ROM drive

24.

Which one of these does not feature an embedded system?


Select the correct answer

a)

smart car

b)

tablet computer

c)

online heating controller

d)

washing machine

25.

Which of these measures must an employer put in place if you work with a computer and a monitor?


Select three answers.

a)

provide you with a free eye test when required

b)

provide a reclining chair so you can sit comfortably

c)

install large screens so you can see the work clearly

d)

schedule breaks to get you away from the computer

e)

provide training on how to use the equipment safely

26.

You have been asked to create an application for your company.


Read the statement below and select if it is true or false


The application should be designed so it will work on devices with different screen sizes

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Which one of these is an example of augmented reality?


Select the correct answer.

a)

a theme park ride that features heat, wind and water effects

b)

a training package that mixes a live video feed with computer graphics

c)

a video game using sensors to move a character based on your movement

d)

a medical diagnosis website that asks for your symptoms and produces a diagnosis

28.

Which of these is an input device?


Click on the correct image below

a)
b)
c)
d)
29.

Which one of these actions should you take before installing a new internal hard drive?


Select the correct answer.

a)

make sure the computer is powered on

b)

shake the hard drive to check for loose parts

c)

put the computer on the floor for easy access

d)

take a backup of all of the data on the computer

30.

Which one of these is not an operating system that would be found in a smart phone?


Select the correct answer.

a)

iOS

b)

Linux

c)

Android

d)

Rasbian

31.

Which of these statements best describes the "task manager"?

a)

terminate an application that is not responding

b)

manage installation of software patches

c)

check the status of hardware components in the computer

32.

Which of the following statements best describes a "debugger"?

a)

convert code into an application

b)

correct code using source code editor

c)

assist with the detected and correction of coding errors

33.

Which one of these actions would you take to reduce the risk of getting a virus on your computer system when using the internet?


Select the correct answer.

a)

Only click on links that have been shared by your friends

b)

Ensure you use anti-virus software and it is kept up to date

c)

Only click on links that you have found with a search engine

d)

Download a computer scanner that is displayed in a pop up message

34.

Which one of these is a benefit of sending an email?


Select the correct answer.

a)

You can express emotions to ensure the message is understood.

b)

You can send the message to multiple recipients at no additional cost.

c)

You can be certain that only the person the email was addressed to can read it.

d)

You can be certain the person has received the message as soon as you press ‘send’.

35.

Read the statement below and select if it is true or false.


There is often more than one way to complete a software upgrade task.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Which one of these is an example of removable storage?


Click on the correct image below.

a)
b)
c)
d)
37.

Read the statement below and select if it is true or false.


A spreadsheet is a suitable tool on which to analyse numeric data.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Which one of these is a feature of a game designed for a specific mobile device?


Select the correct answer.

a)

can be used on any platform

b)

game play via touch and motion

c)

high quality graphics and lots of processing power

d)

large number of elements on the screen at any one time

39.

Which one of these is a benefit to an employee working remotely?


Select the correct answer.

a)

issues are easy to solve

b)

internet access is readily available

c)

faulty IT equipment is easily repaired

d)

can fit work around family commitments

40.

Which piece of computer hardware performs the rendering of graphics?

a)

CPU

b)

PSU

c)

GPU

d)

HDD