Quotations about Computers

A picture is worth a thousand words but it takes 3,000 times the disk space. ~Author Unknown

Quotations about Computers

Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don't let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months. ~Clifford Stoll

Quotations about Computers

Computing is not about computers any more. It is about living. ~Nicholas Negroponte

Quotations about Computers

Computers have lots of memory but no imagination. ~Author Unknown

Quotations about Computers

Hardware: the parts of a computer that can be kicked. ~Jeff Pesis

Saturday, October 12, 2013

ICT Glossary

مصطلحات تكنولوجيا المعلومات و الاتصالات  

Information and Communication Technology Glossary 


هناك العديد من المصطلحات المتضمنه بمنهج تكنولوجيا المعلومات و الأتصالات ICT .
من خلال الجدول التالى سيتم تجميع عدد من هذه المصطلحات و التى ستساعدك على حل أسئله المصطلحات فى أمتحان ICDL.
There are many terms included approach of information and communication technology ICT.
Through the next table will compile a number of these terms, and that will help you solve the questions the terminology in the exam ICDL.
Information and Communication Technology Glossary terms
Information and Communication Technology Glossary
Glossary المصطلح 
Refers to                 يشير الى
.com
Commercial
.edu
Education
.gov
Government
.net
Network
@
At
ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
ASCII
American Standard Code Information Exchange
ASP
Active Server Pages
ATM
Asynchronous Transfer Mode
BCC
Blind Carbon Copy
BIOS
Basic Input/Output System
bit
binary digit
CBT
Computer Based Training
CC
Carbon Copy
CD-ROM
Compact Disc Read-Only Memory
CPU
Central Processing Unit
DC
Double Click
DNS
 Domain Name System
DOS
Disk Operating System
DSL
Digital Subscriber Line
DVD
Digital Video Disc
E-Mail
Electronic Mail
FTP
File Transfer Protocol
GB
Gega Byte
GUI
Graphical User Interface
HTML
Hypertext Markup Language
HTTP
Hypertext Markup Language
HTTPS
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
I/O
Input / Output
IBM 
 International Business Machines
ICDL
International Computer Driving License
ICT
Information and Communication Technology
IM
Instant Messaging
IP
Internet Protocol
ISDN
Integrated Services Digital Network
ISO 
International Standards Organization
ISP
Internet Service Provider
IT
Information Technology
 KB
Kilo Byte
LAN
Local Area Network
LC
Left Click
MB
Mega Byte
MHz
Megahertz
modem
Modulation / Demodulation
MS-DOS
Microsoft Disc Operating System
OLE
Object Linking and Embedding
OS
Operating System
PC
Personal Computer
PDA
Personal Digital Assistants
PDF
Portable Document Format
PSDN 
Packet-Switched Data Network
PSTN
Public Switched Telephone Network
RAM
Random Access Memory
RC
Right Click
ROM
Read Only Memory
RSI
Repetitive Strain Injury
RSS
Really Simple Syndication
RSS
Really Simple Syndication
SQL
Structured Query Language
TB
Tera Bytes 
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
UPS
Universal Power Supply
URL
Uniform Resource Locator
USB
Universal Serial Bus 
VoIP
Voice over Internet Protocol
WAN
Wide Area Network
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network
WPAN 
Wireless Personal Area Networks
WWW
World Wide Web
XML 
Extensible Markup Language

Sunday, October 6, 2013

ICDL exam - ICT EXAM 2

ICDL exam - ICT EXAMS


أمتحانات ICDL  - أمتحانات ICT


ICDL exam - ICT EXAMS,أمتحانات ICDL  - أمتحانات ICT



أمتحانات ICT  مع الحل (الامتحان الثانى)
1)     Which one of the following would be described as software?     
a. Internet browser.
b. Printer.
c. Monitor.
d. Keyboard.
2)     Which one of the following would be most used by someone who travels by train to work in various locations?     
a. Scanner.
b. Printer.
c. Laptop.
d. Desktop.
3)     A laptop is most likely to have which one of the following input devices fitted as standard?     
a. Scanner.
b. Joystick.
c. Mouse.
d. Touchpad.
4)     Which one of the following is the CPU in a computer?      
a. Calculating Process Unit.
b. Control Program Unit.
c. Control Process Unit.
d. Central Processing Unit.
5)     Which one of the following is most likely to improve the performance of the computer?    
a. Increasing the number of applications running simultaneously.
b. Increasing the size of the computer monitor being used.
c. Increasing the amount of RAM being used.
d. Attaching a bigger printer.
6)     Which one of the following statements about Read Only Memory is true?                  
a. Application programs can write data to ROM.
b. The contents of ROM are not deleted when the computer is switched off.
c. Internet pages are stored in ROM while they are being loaded.
d. The contents of ROM are deleted when the computer is switched off.
7)     Which one of the following describes Instant Messaging (IM)?   
a. A Web feed format used to publish frequently updated news headlines, in a standardized format.
b. Technology that enables the delivery of telephone conversations over the Internet.
c. Real-time text-based communication between two or more people over the Internet.
d. A frequently updated journal or diary often hosted by a third party on the Internet.
8)     Which one of the following describes uploading files?     
a. Transferring data from a personal computer to a web server.
b. Copying a free image from a web page.
c. Transferring data from a web server to a personal computer.
d. Saving a Webpage from the Internet to a personal computer.
9)     Which one of the following describes Windows 7?
a. A database application.
b. An anti-virus scanner.
c. A backup utility.
d. An operating system.
10)  Which one of the following is a software application that helps users with a physical disability to enter characters on a PC?    
a. A screen reader.
b. An on-screen keyboard.
c. A screen magnifier.
d. A screen saver.
11)  Which one of the following can be used to both input and output information?        
a. Touchscreen.
b. Monitor.
c. Keyboard.
d. Mouse.
12)  Which one of the following is a kilobyte?       
a. 1,000,000 bytes.
b. 1000 bytes.
c. 1024 bits.
d. 1024 bytes.
13)  Which one of the following is a storage medium?   
a. CPU.
b. USB Flash Drive.
c. Trackball.
d. Stylus.
14)  Which one of the following government services would most likely be provided over the Internet?           
a. Waste Collection.
b. Online Tax enquiries.
c. Prison Service.
d. Marriage Registration.
15)  Which type of software controls the allocation of resources and software on the computer?    
a. Operating system software.
b. Utility software.
c. Browser software.
d. Security software.
16)  Which one of the following would require the use of a database application?
a. Design a cover for a new magazine.
b. Compose a standard letter for a mail shot.
c. Record details of staff training courses.
d. Calculate a budget for a new project.
17)  Which one of the following describes an audio or video recording posted on a website that can be downloaded and played later?     
a. An RSS feed.
b. A broadcast.
c. A web log.
d. A podcast.
18)  Which one of the following would be a typical file size for a 2-paged word processed letter?     
a. 30 bits
b. 100 bytes
c. 30 kilobytes
d. 1 megabyte
19)  Which one of the following is the delivery of training or education programs by electronic means? 
a. E-learning.
b. E-college.
c. E-teaching.
d. E-school.
20)  Which one of the following virtual communities normally allows sharing of photos and video clips?     
a. Internet chat rooms.
b. Internet forums.
c. Social networking websites.
d. Online computer games.
21)  Which one of the following statements about Internet connection services is true?
a. Dial-up connections are always-on while your computer is switched on.
b. Dial-up connections do not stop you from using your telephone line to make calls.
c. Broadband services allow you to share a single connection with more than one computer.
d. Broadband services usually are slower than dial-up connections.
22)  Which one of the following is safe to post on a social networking website?               
a. A personal telephone number.
b. A home address.
c. Hobbies.
d. A school or work-place address.
23)  Which one of the following is commonly used to connect computers in the Italian and English offices of a multinational company?     
a. The World Wide Web.
b. A local area network.
c. A wide area network.
d. A wireless local area network.
24)  Which one of the following terms commonly refers to a network where one computer provides shared resources to other computers?
a. Server / Client.
b. Client / User.
c. Client / Server.
d. Server / Provider.
25)  Which one of the following describes RSS (Really Simple Syndication)?        
a. A radio program posted on a website that can be downloaded and played later.
b. A Web feed format used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines or podcasts.
c. An online journal where an author posts comments and observations in chronological order.
d. Real-time text-based communication between two or more people over a network such as the Internet.
26)  Which one of the following commonly describes an Intranet?    
a. a network of a maximum of 3 computers.
b. a private company network.
c. only used in the home.
d. a worldwide network of computers.
27)  Which one of the following is an advantage of teleworking?       
a. More emphasis on teamwork.
b. Allows only fixed working hours.
c. Allows flexible working hours.
d. Never a need to use a computer or telephone.
28)  Which one of the following usually causes RSI?     
a. Viewing a monitor that has a lot of glare and reflections.
b. Working where there is inadequate lighting and ventilation.
c. Using a chair without arms.
d. Typing for a long period of time without breaks.
29)  Which one of the following can help maintain a good posture when sitting in front of a computer?       
a. Using a low level of lighting.
b. Sitting close to the computer monitor.
c. Correctly positioning the computer, desk and seat.
d. Recycling printer cartridges.
30)  Which one of the following is a harmful software program that can generate copies of it and spread throughout a computer system?
a. An operating system.
b. An application system.
c. A computer virus.
d. A web log.
31)  Which one of the following activities could lead to the spread of a computer virus?
a. Using only software that has been checked for viruses.
b. Maintaining regularly updated antivirus software.
c. Opening only virus-checked file attachments from known sources.
d. Using a CD from an unknown source to exchange data.
32)  Which one of the following is a feature of software copyright?   
a. It denies the rights of the software author.
b. It recognises the rights of the software author.
c. It makes software freeware.
d. It encourages software piracy.
33)  How does copyright relate to stories downloaded from a national newspaper’s web site?     
a. Copyright never applies to stories downloaded.
b. Full copyright applies to stories downloaded.
c. Copyright applies for one month from download date.
d. Only part of copyright applies to stories downloaded.
34)  What is the best way to protect a computer against data loss?   
a. Lock the computer when it is not being used.
b. Change your password regularly.
c. Delete archive files each month.
d. Make regular backups of data to a removable storage device.
35)  Which one of the following is the reason that users should log on with a username and password?       
a. To be aware of who is in the building.
b. To check up on the time-keeping of users.
c. To protect computers on a network against unauthorized use.
d. To enable a personalized greeting for each user.
36)  Which one of the following best describes the purpose of Data protection legislation?      
a. To give computer owners the right to protect themselves against computer fraud.
b. To give software owners the right to promote software copyright.
c. To give governments the right to control data access on the Internet.
d. To give a right to individuals to establish the existence of personal data.