INTRO TO ICDL BASE TASK WIN7

Michael Lew Intro to ICDL Base (Assignment) Page 16
Optical Discs (laser)
CDROM - can only read / cannot write
CDR - Write once
CDRW - Can Read & Write many times
Capacity: 670MB -760MB
DVD - can only read / cannot write
DVDR - Write once
DVDRW - Can Read & Write many times
Capacity: 3-7GB
Blue Ray - Capacity: 40GB
USB Flash Drive
Storage capacity measurements
1 Bit : 0 or 1
8 Bit = 1 Byte
00000000
00000001
00000010
00000011
00000100
00000101
00000110
00000111
00001000

1 KB = 1024 Byte (1 page of text)
1 MB = 1024 KB (700 page of text)
1 GB = 1024 MB (A set of encyclopedia)
1 TB = 1024 GB (A book store full of books or 1024 1½ hr HDMovies)
Computer Performance
1. Processor Speed
2. Amount of RAM
3. Capacity of Hard Disc Drive
Speed of CPU is measured in 2 Gigahertz (2 Billion cycles per second)

1.1 Hardware Concepts – Exercises
Questions
1. For each description below, select the term from the list which matches the
description. Fill in each box after the description with the letter that
corresponds to the term.
Terms
A. Processor C. RAM
B. Hardware D. Storage device
Descriptions Answer
1. The physical parts of the computer. B
2. A component inside a computer that acts like the ‘brain’ of the
computer.
A
3. A type of hardware used for storage. D
4. ‘Short term memory’ that is used for storage while the computer
is turned on.
C

2. For each type of storage media below, select the image from the list which
matches the type of storage media. Fill in each box after the type of storage
media with the letter that corresponds to the image.
Images
A. D.
B. E.
C. F.
Types of storage media
Descriptions Answer
1. Memory card used in cameras and other devices. E
2. USB flash drive used to store all file types. D
3. An external hard drive located outside a computer. B
4. Online file storage service available over the Internet. F
5. A hard disk located inside a computer. A
6. CD-ROM used to primary store audio, as well as data and images. C

Software Concepts
Operating System Software操作系统软件
Dos 3.1
GUI – Graphical User Interface
Win 3.11 Win 95 Win 98 Win 2000
Win XP (2002) Win Vista (2007) Win 7 (2010) Win 8 (2012)
Win 10 (2015)
Application Software 应用软件
Ms Office (Words, Excel, Databases, Powerpoint)
Photoshop
Dreamweaver
AutoCAD
Games

1.2 Software Concepts – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following best describes what ‘software is’? Enter a tick in the
box for the correct option.
A. A list of instructions telling a computer what to do and how to do it

B. Hardware which processes input information and produces an output.
C. A connection between a computer and the Internet.
D. A list of specifications in an advertisement for a computer.
2. Which of the following is ‘true’ with regard to installing software on a
computer? Enter a tick in the box for correct option.
A. You can only install software locally, using a USB flash drive.
B. You can only install software remotely, using online connection.
C. You can install software locally and from a remote source.

D. Software is not needed on a computer and does not need to be installed

Malware = Malicious Software
1. Virus
2. Worm
3. Trojan horse
4. Spyware

1.3 Computer Usage Considerations – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following is important to consider when working with computers
to avoid health problems? Enter a tick in the box for correct option.
A. Sit as close to the computer screen as you can.
B. Do not use a desk or seat.
C. Turn off lights and work without breaks.
D. Take regular breaks, position lighting, desk and seat correctly.

2. Which of the following is a good example of password? Enter a tick in the box
for correct option.
A. table
B. TJKi8f97

C. 1234567
D. Downtown
Example: Choose an word you like and can remember, say “crab” and a number “1288”
Step 1:crab1288 Step 2:12crab88 Step 3:12cRaB88
3. Which of the following are good practice when securing your computer? Enter
a tick in the box beside the three correct options.
A. Regularly update anti-virus, application and operating system
software.

B. Create regular backups.

C. Download applications from unknown sources.
D. Download applications from reliable source.


2.1 First Steps – Exercises
Questions
1. For each item below, select the icon from the list which matches the item. Fill
in each box after the item with the letter that corresponds to the icons.
Icons
A. D.
B. E.
C. F.
Items
Descriptions Answer
1. A spreadsheet. F
2. Internet Explorer application. B
3. A hard drive. E
4. An empty Recycle Bin. A
5. A printer. C
6. A folder. D

2.2 Managing Basic Desktop Settings – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following represents the operating system for the computer
system shown in the image? Enter a tick in the box beside the correct option.
A. Windows XP
B. Windows 7

C. Windows 8
D. Windows Vista

Tasks (Pg 37)
1. Log on the computer.
2. View the system information for the computer. To do this, click on the Start
button and select Control Panel
3. In the Control Panel, double-click on System to open the System Properties
window.
Note the operating system for
your computer:
Microsoft Windows 7
Click OK when you are finished.

2.3 Managing Files and Folders – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following best describes the hierarchical structure of files and
folders on a computer? Enter a tick in the box beside the correct option.
A. A folder contains files and drives.
B. A file contains folders and drives.
C. A drive contains files and folders.

D. A computer contains recycle bins.
2. For each file type below, select the icon from the list which matches the file
type. Fill in each box after the file type with a letter that corresponds to the
icon.
Icons
A. C.
B. D.
File Types Answer
1. A word procesing document. B
2. A spreadsheet. A
3. An MP3 audio file. D
4. An Adobe (PDF) document. C

3.1 Create and Save Word Processing Documents – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following is used primarily to create text-based documents such
as letters, reports and forms? Enter a tick in the box for the correct option.
A. Microsoft Outlook.
B. Microsoft PowerPoint.
C. Microsoft Access.
D. Microsoft Word.

2. For each item below, select the image from the list which matches the item.
Fill in each box after item with the letter that corresponds to the image.
Images
A. D.
B. E.
C. F.
Items Answer
1. Template used to create a new blank document. F
2. Document name. E
3. Dialog launcher box. B
4. Quick Access Toolbar. A
5. File tab. D
6. Paragraph group. C

3.2 Edit Word Processing Documents – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following are common actions used to edit word processing
documents? Enter a tick in the box for the correct option.
A. Log on and start up.
B. Switch windows.
C. Copy and move.

D. Open and save.
2. For each action below, select the image from the list which matches the
action. Fill in each box after the action with the letter that corresponds to the
image.
Images
A. C.
B.
D.
Actions Answer
1. Copy. D
2. Undo. C
3. Cut. A
4. Paste. B

3.3 Format Word Processing Documents – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following are common actions used when formatting word
processing documents? Enter a tick in the box for the correct option.
A. Log on and log off.
B. Copy and paste.
C. Save and close.
D. Align text and add bullets.

2. For each formatting option below, select the image from the list which
matches the formatting option. Fill in each box after the formatting options
with the letter that corresponds to the image.
Images
A. C.
B. D.
Formatting options Answer
1. Subscript. B
2. Underline. D
3. Italic. A
4. Bold. C

3.4 Print Word Processing Documents – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following tabs are used to access the Print function? Enter a tick
in the box for the correct option.
A. File tab.

B. Home tab.
C. Insert tab.
D. Page Layout tab.

4.1 Create and Save Spreadsheets – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following is used primarily when working with numbers, such as
planning budgets and creating timesheets? Enter a tick in the box for the
correct option.
A. Microsoft Outlook.
B. Microsoft PowerPoint.
C. Microsoft Excel.

D. Microsoft Word.
Fill in each box after the item with the letter that corresponds to the image.
Images
A. D.
B. E.
C.
F.
Items Answer
1. Worksheet tab. F
2. Spreadsheet name. E
3. Dialog box launcher. B
4. Quick Access Toolbar. A
5. Home tab. D
6. Font group. C

4.2 Edit Spreadsheets – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following is correct cell reference for the cell selected in the
image below?
Enter a tick in the box for the correct option.
A. B3

B. B7
C. D3
D. BB
2. Which of the following groups contains the Copy button? Enter a tick in the
box for the correct option.
A. Clipboard group.

B. Font group.
C. Style group.
D. Number group.

4.3 Work with Formulas – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following is correct spreadsheet formula? Enter a tick in the box
for the correct option.
A. =B1B2
B. =B1+B2

C. =B+C
D. B1+B2
2. Which of the following functions is used to add the values of cells in a selected
range? Enter a tick in the box for the correct option.
A. MIN
B. MAX
C. AVERAGE
D. SUM


4.4 Format Spreadsheets – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following groups contains the Font size button? Enter a tick in
the box for the correct option.
A. Clipboard group.
B. Number group.
C. Font group.

D. Style group.
2. For each formatting option below, select the image from the list which
matches the formatting option. Fill in each box after the formatting option
with the letter that corresponds to the image.
Images
A. D.
B. E.
C. F.
Formatting options Answer
1. Increase decimal. C
2. Merge & Center. E
3. Underline. A
4. Format Painter. F
5. Comma style. B
6. Align text left. D

4.5 Format Spreadsheets – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following settings are used to print a range of selected cells?
A.
B.
C.


5.1 Search the Web – Exercises
Questions
Fill in each box after the item with the letter that corresponds to the image.
Images
A.
C.
B. D.
Items Answer
1. Address bar of the browser. B
2. Back button. D
3. Forward button. A
4. Search box in a search engine. C

5.2 Manage Bookmarks – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following best describes ‘favourites/bookmarks’? Enter a tick in
the box for the correct option.
A. Files stored on the desktop for quick and easy reference.
B. Web pages stored in a list for quick and easy reference.

C. Folders stored in a drive for quick and easy reference.
D. A list of web browsers stored on the desktop for quick and easy
reference.

5.3 Manage Search Output – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following actions would be performed in order to download a
file? Enter a tick in the box for the correct option.
A. Left-click on a file and select Save File.
B. Right-click on a file and select Save Target As.

C. Cut and paste the file.
D. Right-click on a file and select Print Target.

5.4 Send E-mails – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following applications are used for e-mail? Enter a tick in the box
for the correct option.
A. Microsoft Word.
B. Microsoft Excel.
C. Microsoft Access.
D. Microsoft Outlook.

2. Label the terms in the image by matching the part of the image to the terms
below. Fill in each box after the term with the letter that corresponds to the
image.
Terms
1. Folder pane B 3. Preview pane D
2. Ribbon A 4. Message list pane C

3. Your facilitator has set up an e-mail account for you to send an e-mail to.
Write down the e-mail address you will send an e-mail to:
ssaX.training@gmail.com(Where X is the number assigned to you)

5.5 Print E-mails – Exercises
Questions
1. Which of the following options is used to select preferences when printing?
A.
B.

C.

CONGRATULATIONS!
You have now completed all tasks in the Intro to ICDL Base
workbook. Your learning record is complete!
Please ensure that you give your printouts and your workbook
to your facilitator. They will complete the Record Page in the
workbook to show that you have completed the programme
successfully. Your facilitator will ask you to sign all relevant
sections of the Record Page to confirm that you have covered
the details and completed the tasks for all units.

RECORD PAGE
Centre Name: SSA Consulting Group Pte Ltd (SG00000062)
Name of Learner: Tan Ah Kow
Candidate Number: S1234567/A (SGIB0000XXXX)
Unit 01: COMPUTER CONCEPTS
Learner’s Signature: _______________________
Facilitator’s Signature: _______________________
Facilitator’s ID Number: _______________________
Date: _______________________
Unit 02: DESKTOP AND MANAGING FILES
Date: _______________________
Unit 03: WORD PROCESSING
Date: _______________________
Unit 04: SPREADSHEETS
Date: _______________________
Unit 05: COMMUNICATIONS
Date: _______________________
FINAL SIGN OFF
I am satisfied that Tan Ah Kow has completed all the prescribed tasks to the standard required to
receive the Intro to ICDL Base certificate.
Signed: ________________________ Name: MICHAEL LEW

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