European Computer Driving License (ECDL)

And

International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)

European Question and Test Base (EQTB)

Version 4

Sample Part- Tests

31st August 2003

 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 The European Computer Driving Licence

1.2 Objectives of the ECDL

1.3 Benefits of the ECDL

1.4 ECDL Target Population

1.5 Level of Difficulty

1.6 The ECDL Standard

1.7 ECDL Sample Tests

2. ECDL SAMPLE PART-TESTS FOR MODULES 1 – 7

2.1 Module 1 - Concepts of Information Technology (IT)

2.2 Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files

2.3 Module 3 - Word Processing

2.4 Module 4 - Spreadsheets

2.5 Module 5 - Database

2.6 Module 6 - Presentation

2.7 Module 7 - Information and Communication

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 The European Computer Driving Licence

The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)1 certifies that the holder has knowledge of
the basic concepts of Information Technology (IT) and is able to use a personal computer2
and common computer applications at a basic level of competence. In practice the ECDL
certificate indicates that the holder has passed one theoretical test that assesses his or her
knowledge of the basic concepts of Information Technology (IT), and six practice-based
tests which assess the holder's basic competence in using a personal computer and
working with common computer applications.

The European Computer Driving Licence is an internationally accepted certificate. It can

simplify employment procedures and assure the employer that applicants and staff have the
necessary level of knowledge and competence to use common computer applications. The
ECDL is a certificate of knowledge and proven competence and is based on a single agreed
Syllabus.

The overall objective of the ECDL programme is an improvement in the level of basic
knowledge about Information Technology (IT) and a higher level of basic competence in
using personal computers and common computer applications throughout Europe and
internationally.

The ECDL is deployed and monitored by the European Computer Driving Licence
Foundation (ECDL-F). The role of the Foundation is to promote and co-ordinate the
development of the ECDL concept. The ECDL-F is the guarantor of the ECDL standard and
the Foundation ensures that the ECDL is administered in an equitable manner throughout
Europe and internationally. Its role has now developed to cover the International Computer
Driving Licence (ICDL).

The European Computer Driving Licence Foundation was formed to co-ordinate the
introduction and operation of the ECDL concept throughout Europe. The ECDL concept is
owned by the ECDL Foundation. The Foundation is a not for profit organisation that
licences a national Licensee to use the ECDL concept and establish an ECDL dissemination
programme in that country. Within Europe the national Licensee must be a member of the
Council of European Professional lnformatics Societies (CEPIS). Outside Europe the ECDL
Foundation will licence organisations qualified by the ECDL Foundation as Licensees.

1References within this document to European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) include
the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL). ECDL Foundation Syllabus and EQTB
Version 4.0 documents are published as the official Syllabus and EQTB documents for
use within the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) and International Computer
Driving Licence (ICDL) certification programmes.
2Personal computer as a term within this document is intended to mean any brand of
personal desktop or portable computer.

1.2 Objectives of the ECDL

• To promote and encourage computer literacy for all

• To raise the level of knowledge about Information Technology (IT) and the level of
competence in using personal computers and common computer applications for all
citizens within Europe and internationally

• To ensure all computer users understand best practices and the advantages of using a
personal computer

• To increase the productivity of all employees who need to use computers in their work

• To enable better returns from investments in Information Technology (IT)

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• To provide a basic qualification which will allow all people, regardless of their background,
to be part of the Information Society

1.3 Benefits of the ECDL

Today, computer skills are increasingly important to people in all walks of life. The ECDL is
an information technology certificate for all citizens. It is intended for those who need to, or
wish to, know how to use a personal computer. It is suitable for people from every work
discipline, for people entering the job market, and for all ages. Some of the benefits of the
ECDL are that it provides:

• An IT skills qualification for everyone

• An innovative and tangible method of skills measurement and validation

• A model for education and training in the Information Society

• A highly effective training delivery model

• Greater public awareness of the benefits of active participation in the Information

Society

• A flexible and accessible qualification that offers increased mobility to holders

1.4 ECDL Target Population

The target population for the ECDL is the general public who want to use a personal
computer competently. The ECDL qualification allows workers, students and citizens to
formally show, with their certification, that they have basic knowledge and competence in
personal computer use. For example, office workers who want their skills using a personal
computer formally recognised, will want to take the ECDL tests and obtain certification.
Formal certification of computer competency is also valuable to employers to assess an
employee or potential employee's skill. As such the target group for ECDL is a very broad
population.

1.5 Level of Difficulty

The ECDL is a certificate of knowledge and competence in personal computer use at a

basic level. This basic level of knowledge and competence is expressed in the ECDL
Syllabus by giving a detailed list of the Knowledge Areas and Knowledge Items (Module 1)
and Skill Sets and Task Items (Modules 2-7) covered by the ECDL Syllabus. The
Knowledge Areas and Skill Sets included in the ECDL Syllabus are those recognised by
expert practitioners in the various domains as being necessary to cover basic knowledge
and competence in using a personal computer and common computer applications.

1.6 The ECDL Standard

The document presented in this publication is the ECDL Foundation EQTB Version 4.0
Sample Part-Tests. The ECDL standard consists of the following:

• The ECDL Syllabus, which is the detailed description of the Knowledge Areas and
Skill Sets covered by the standard

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 • The European Question and Test Base (EQTB), which comprises the questions and
tests used to certify the ECDL standard

• The Guidelines for ECDL Certification

For the computer user the physical ECDL products are the ECDL certificate itself and the
European Computer Skills Card (ECSC).

Conformance to the ECDL standard and the deployment programme of the ECDL is
monitored and ensured by the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation.

All the above are elements of the ECDL standard. They are described in more detail in the
following sections.

1.6.1 Module Domains

Module 1
Concepts of Information Technology (IT), requires the candidate to have
an understanding of some of the main concepts of IT at a general level. The candidate is
required to understand the make-up of a personal computer in terms of hardware and
software and to understand some of the concepts of Information Technology (IT) such as data
storage and memory. The candidate shall also understand how information networks are
used within computing and be aware of the uses of computer-based software applications in
everyday life. The candidate shall appreciate health and safety issues as well as some
environmental factors involved in using computers. The candidate shall be aware of some of
the important security and legal issues associated with computers.

Module 2
Using the Computer and Managing Files, requires the candidate to demonstrate
knowledge and competence in using the common functions of a personal computer and its
operating system. The candidate shall be able to adjust main settings, use the built-in help
features and deal with a non-responding application. He or she shall be able to operate
effectively within the desktop environment and work with desktop icons and windows. The
candidate shall be able to manage and organise files and directories/folders and know how to
duplicate, move and delete files and directories/folders, and compress and extract files. The
candidate shall also understand what a computer virus is and be able to use virus scanning
software. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to use simple editing tools and print
management facilities available within the operating system.

Module 3
Word Processing, requires the candidate to demonstrate the ability to use a word processing
application on a computer. The candidate shall be able to accomplish everyday tasks
associated with creating, formatting and finishing small sized word processing document
ready for distribution. He or she shall be able to duplicate and move text within and between
documents. The candidate shall demonstrate competence in using some of the features
associated with word processing applications such as creating standard tables, using pictures
and images within a document, and using mail merge tools.

Module 4
Spreadsheets, requires the candidate to understand the concept of spreadsheets and to
demonstrate the ability to use a spreadsheet application on a computer. The candidate shall
understand and be able to accomplish basic operations associated with developing,
formatting, modifying and using a spreadsheet of limited scope ready for distribution. He or
she shall also be able to generate and apply standard mathematical and logical formulas
using standard formulas and functions. The candidate shall demonstrate competence in
creating and formatting graphs/charts.

Module 5

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Database, requires the candidate to understand some of the main concepts of databases and
demonstrate the ability to use a database on a computer. The candidate shall be able to
create and modify tables, queries, forms and reports, and prepare outputs ready for
distribution. The candidate shall be able to relate tables and to retrieve and manipulate
information from a database by using query and sort tools available in the package.

Module 6
Presentation, requires the candidate to demonstrate competence in using presentation
tools on a computer. The candidate shall be able to accomplish tasks such as creating,
formatting, modifying and preparing presentations using different slide layouts for display and
printed distribution. He or she shall also be able to duplicate and move text, pictures, images
and charts within the presentation and between presentations. The candidate shall
demonstrate the ability to accomplish common operations with images, charts and drawn
objects and to use various slide show effects.

Module 7
Information and Communication, is divided in two sections. The first section, Information,
requires the candidate to understand some of the concepts and terms associated with using
the Internet and to appreciate some of the security situations. The candidate shall also be
able to accomplish common Web search tasks using a Web browsing application and
available search engine tools. He or she shall be able to bookmark Web sites, and to print
Web pages and search outputs. The candidate shall also be able to navigate within and use
Web-based forms. In the second section, Communication, the candidate is required to
understand some of the concepts of electronic mail (e-mail) together with having an
appreciation of some of the security considerations associated with using e-mail. The
candidate shall also demonstrate the ability to use e-mail software to send and receive
messages, and to attach files to mail messages. The candidate shall also be able to organize
and manage message folders/directories within e-mail software.

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1.6.2 The ECDL Syllabus

The purpose of the ECDL Syllabus is to list the Knowledge Areas and Knowledge Items and
the Skill Sets and Task Items covered by the ECDL standard and to express in general terms
the level of knowledge and skill required to achieve the ECDL standard.

The ECDL standard is based on the computer user knowing certain basic facts about
Information Technology (IT) and having the basic knowledge and skills to use a personal
computer and its software applications to carry out everyday tasks. The Knowledge Areas
and the Skill Sets necessary to be mastered in the ECDL standard are described in the ECDL
Syllabus. The purpose of the ECDL Syllabus is to list the facts to be known and the skills to
be mastered that are covered by the ECDL standard. ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0 is published
on the ECDL Foundation Web site at:

http://www.ecdl.com/syllabus

1.6.3 The Question and Test Base (QTB)

The Question and Test Base (QTB) comprises the questions and tests used within ECDL
certification. The QTB is the property of the ECDL Foundation and is not in the public
domain. The ECDL tests are software vendor independent. The ECDL may be certified by
manual evaluation testing or by automatic evaluation testing.

1.6.4 The ECDL Tests

The ECDL may be certified by a set of tests undertaken at the computer with manual
evaluation or alternatively by undertaking a set of tests at the computer with automatic
evaluation. The ECDL certification procedure is moving towards automatic evaluation testing.

1.6.5 Deployment of the ECDL

The ECDL is deployed and monitored by the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation
(ECDL-F). In order to maintain the ECDL standard, all countries must have an Organisation
authorized by the ECDL Foundation to monitor that all the tests are based on the ECDL
Syllabus. The education and examination procedures can differ between countries, however
the ECDL Foundation requires that a valid and well-defined examination process together
with a reliably operated testing process be in place at all approved Test Centres. The
process of awarding an ECDL is audited by the ECDL Foundation to maintain the standard.

The ECDL is based on the standard ECDL Syllabus written in English. The Syllabus defines
the areas of knowledge and practical competencies required in the ECDL. The standard test
is localized for use in different countries, while using the same Syllabus and therefore
documenting the same level of knowledge and competence in computing. The process of
authorizing a localized QTB is audited and recorded by the ECDL Foundation.

The ECDL dissemination programme differs from most national or international education
programmes, since it is based on a standard test or examination instead of a standardized
teaching approach. The ECDL always certifies the some standard of knowledge and
competence, irrespective of a person's nationality, education, age or sex. An ECDL that is
certified in one country is valid in another.

1.6.6 The ECDL Product

The ECDL Product, for the user, consists of two physical items: the European Computer
Driving Licence itself and the European Computer Skills Card (ECSC) which is an official
record of the tests passed so far. ECDL Start is a certificate that may be awarded after any
four modules have been passed within an ECDL test programme.

The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is the certificate that attests to the holder's
ability to use a personal computer and common computer applications, and states that he or

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she has been tested according to the ECDL standard and the authorized ECDL Syllabus.
The ECDL is an internationally accepted document and has a similar format throughout
Europe.

For the candidate, gaining a complete ECDL builds around the European Computer Skills
Card (ECSC). The candidate will obtain a Skills Card before taking the first test. A Skills
Card is an official form that is used to record each test successfully completed. As he or she
passes each test, the Skills Card will be updated. When all seven tests have been passed,
the candidate will be eligible for a European Computer Driving Licence. The candidate or the
Test Centre sends the completed ECSC to the country's national ECDL office where it will be
exchanged for a European Computer Driving Licence.

The modules can be taken in any sequence and the tests can be taken in different Test
Centres and indeed in different countries. An ECDL or an ECSC that is granted in one
country is valid in another. Both the ECDL and the ECSC are internationally recognised
certificates.

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2. ECDL SAMPLE PART-TESTS FOR MODULES 1-7

2.1 Module 1 Sample Part-Test

Concepts of Information Technology (IT)

The following are sample tests for ECDL Module 1, Concepts of Information Technology (IT).
Each sample test contains 18 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) questions giving a total of 18
marks. A standard ECDL test in Module 1 contains 36 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and
the entire test represents a total of 36 marks and the Candidate has passed the test if he/she
scores 27 / 36. The pass mark in Module 1 is 75%. The duration of a standard ECDL test is
45 minutes.

ECDL sample tests give an indication about the scope and approach adopted within ECDL
standard tests. All test items within ECDL tests are based on ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0. For
further information about the coverage of Skill Sets and Knowledge Areas in ECDL tests
please refer to ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0

Answer Guide

The number of marks available for each question in the following sample tests is indicated in
brackets beside the question.

Minor errors, such as spelling and typing should not lead to failure.

An answerfile may be provided on the Candidate Disk in order for the candidate to undertake
the test. An answerfile is a simple word processing document that allows candidates to
answer Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) in ECDL tests. The answerfile includes a
numbered table for candidate answers and a section for the candidate to enter their
Candidate Identification details. Alternatively candidates may provide their Module 1 question
answers on test scripts.

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Pass Marks for ECDL Tests

The following table shows the pass marks in the various modules for ECDL tests :

Module Pass Mark %

1 27 Marks from 36 75%
2 24 Marks from 32 75%
3 24 Marks from 32 75%
4 24 Marks from 32 75%
5 24 Marks from 32 75%
6 24 Marks from 32 75%
7 24 Marks from 32 75%

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Module 1 Sample Part-Test 1.1

This is a sample test only.

Test 1

1.1.1

Which type of computer is used to operate large corporate systems and databases

1. † Desktop computer

2. † Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

3. † Mainframe

4. † Laptop

1.1.2

Which of the following describes the essential components of Information Technology?

1. † Primary, secondary and cache memory

2. † RAM and ROM

3. † Hardware, software and communications technologies

4. † Hardware and shareware

1.1.3

The speed of the CPU is measured in:

1. † Megahertz (MHz)

2. † Bits per second (Bps)

3. † Gigabytes (GB)

4. † Megabytes (MB)

1.1.4

Which of the following statements about formatting a floppy disk for the first time is true?

1. † Formatting prepares a floppy disk to store data

2. † Formatting backs up data onto a floppy disk

3. † Formatting copies a floppy disk

4. † Formatting unlocks a floppy disk

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1.1.5

Which of the following tasks is a function of the operating system?

1. † Adding data to a spreadsheet

2. † Producing a database report

3. † File management

4. † Producing a presentation

1.1.6

Which software would you use to create a mailshot letter?

1. † Web browsing software

2. † Spreadsheet software

3. † Accounting software

4. † Word processing software

1.1.7

The computers in your office building are connected together so staff can share files and
printers. What is this arrangement of computers called?

1. † FTP

2. † LAN

3. † WWW

4. † HTTP

1.1.8

An intranet is:

1. † A network operating system

2. † A network filing system

3. † A private company network

4. † A private company network that includes external specified users

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1.1.9

Which of the following devices do you need to be able to communicate with other computers
using the telephone network?

1. † CD-ROM

2. † Modem

3. † Plotter

4. † Speakers

1.1.10

Which of the following tasks would be more suited to a person rather than a computer?

1. † Tasks that are repetitive

2. † Tasks that require speed

3. † Tasks that require complex mathematical processing

4. † Tasks that require imagination

1.1.11

Which of the following is NOT a use of computer applications in a school?

1. † Class timetabling

2. † Student registration

3. † Computer based training

4. † Stock Control

1.1.12

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

1. † Goods can be advertised and prices compared

2. † There is physical contact between buyer and seller

3. † Transactions can be processed quickly

4. † Services are available 24 hours a day

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1.1.13

Computer use can cause repetitive strain injury (RSI). Which of the following is the best way
to avoid this?

1. † Ensure your computer is in a well-lit area

2. † Use an operator chair without arms

3. † Place your monitor at the correct height

4. † Work with your wrists level with the keyboard

1.1.14

Which of the following statements describes a good approach to information security for an
organisation?

1. † No procedures for reporting security lapses

2. † Staff passwords are not changed regularly

3. † Sensitive data is available to everyone

4. † Computer systems are backed up on a regular basis

1.1.15

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

1. † All passwords are changed regularly

2. † All passwords are never changed

3. † All passwords are made up of less than four characters

4. † All passwords are made up of less than four numbers

1.1.16

What is the best way of preventing your computer from being infected with a virus?

1. † Only virus-check e-mail attachments

2. † Have updateable anti-virus software running on your computer

3. † Have anti-virus software running on your computer

4. † Never open any e-mail attachments

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Which of the following statements describes shareware?

1. † Shareware is software without copyright protection

2. † Shareware is free software

3. † Shareware is software you may pay for after an initial time period of use

4. † Shareware is software you can use in any way

1.1.18

There are rules governing the storage and supply of computer-based information. What are
these rules called?

1. † Data Privacy Policy

2. † Data Management Act

3. † Data Protection Act

4. † Data Publicity Law

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Module 1 Sample Part-Test 1.2

This is a sample test only.

Test 1.2

1.2.1

Which of the following would be considered a portable computer?

1. † Workstation

2. † Mainframe

3. † Laptop

4. † Desktop computer

1.2.2

Which of the following would improve computer performance?

1. † Using a larger monitor

2. † Increasing the number of applications running

3. † Using a faster printer

4. † Increasing the RAM size

1.2.3

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Central Processing Unit?

1. † Executing program instructions

2. † Ensuring program instructions are executed in the correct sequence

3. † Sending e-mail

4. † Carrying out calculations

1.2.4

Which of the following is both an input and output device

1. † Touch screen

2. † Keyboard

3. † Printer

4. † Scanner

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1.2.5

Disk formatting is used to:

1. † Find files on a disk

2. † Lock a disk

3. † Unlock a disk

4. † Prepare a disk to store files

1.2.6

Which of the following is an operating system?

1. † Lotus 123

2. † PowerPoint 2000

3. † Windows XP

4. † Netscape

1.2.7

Which of the following four activities is normally carried out last as part of a Systems
Development process?

1. † Design

2. † Programming

3. † Testing

4. † Analysis

1.2.8

Which of the following statements about the Internet is TRUE?

1. † The Internet is a global network that links many computer networks

together

2. † The Internet is a private company network

3. † The Internet is a visual representation of linked documents

4. † The Internet is a network operating system

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What is ISDN?

1. † Integrated Standard Digital Networks

2. † Integrated Services Digital Network

3. † Interactive Standard Dynamic Networks

4. † Internet Services Data Network

1.2.10

What type of computer application would be used in a hospital to maintain patient medical
details?

1. † A desktop publishing application

2. † A database application

3. † An accounting application

4. † A presentation application

1.2.11

Which of the following is a use of the Internet in the home?

1. † Managing household accounts

2. † Formatting a disk

3. † Electronic mail (e-mail)

4. † Creating a database

1.2.12

If you were working from home, what software application could be used to communicate
directly with colleagues and customers?

1. † Presentation

2. † Electronic mail (e-mail)

3. † Database

4. † Spreadsheet

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1.2.13

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

1. † Protecting computer monitors from reflections and glare by correct positioning

2. † Taking infrequent breaks away from the computer

3. † Keeping the office cold and using low overhead lighting

4. † Use of non-adjustable chairs when working with computers

1.2.14

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

1. † To allow easy sharing of files across the company network

2. † To make it easier for the computer to connect to a network

3. † To protect files against unauthorized use

4. † To make it easier to find files on a computer

1.2.15

Which of the following can be an advantage of electronic documents?

1. † They can never be lost

2. † They can always be e-mailed regardless of size

3. † They can reduce the usage of paper

4. † They can never be copied

1.2.16

Which of the following devices is suitable for backing up data from a networked
file server?

1. † Modem

2. † Tape cartridge

3. † Plotter

4. † Scanner

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1.2.17

Which of the following activities could lead to the spread of a computer virus?

1. † Using floppy disks from unknown sources to exchange data

2. † Using a standalone computer to output a hard copy letter

3. † Using retail software that has been checked for viruses

4. † Using a Graphical User Interface (GUI)

1.2.18

An End User License Agreement:

1. † Is a form of advertising between a software application author or publisher and the

user

2. † Gives the user the exclusive right to copy and sell the software to other potential
users

3. † Grants ownership of the software to the user of the software

4. † Is a legal contract between a software application author or publisher and the user
with regard to terms of distribution, resale, and restricted use

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2.2 Module 2 Sample Part-Test

Using the Computer and Managing Files

The following is a sample test for ECDL Module 2, Using the Computer and Managing Files.
This sample test contains 12 questions giving a total of 16 marks. The actual ECDL test
contains 24 questions giving a total of 32 marks. The duration of an ECDL test is 45 minutes.

ECDL sample tests give an indication about the scope and approach adopted within ECDL
standard tests. All questions within ECDL tests are based on ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0. For
further information about the coverage of Skill Sets and Knowledge Areas in ECDL tests,
please refer to ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0

Set-up Instructions for Module 2 Tests

In order to prepare to take the sample test in Module 2 you must create an ecdltest folder for
the candidate on their Candidate Disk. The folders badminton and football should be
created within the ecdltest folder. A selection of up to 36 assorted files of different file types
(txt, rtf, rtf, xls etc.) should also be added to the ecdltest folder.

An answer folder containing an answerfile should also be provided on the Candidate Disk in
order for the candidate to undertake the test. An answerfile is a simple word processing
document that allows candidates to answer open style questions in ECDL tests. The
answerfile also includes a numbered table for candidate answers and a section that is
provided for the candidate to enter their Candidate Identification details.

Pass Marks for ECDL Tests

The following table shows the pass marks in the different modules for ECDL tests:

Module Pass Mark %

1 27 Marks from 36 75%
2 24 Marks from 32 75%
3 24 Marks from 32 75%
4 24 Marks from 32 75%
5 24 Marks from 32 75%
6 24 Marks from 32 75%
7 24 Marks from 32 75%

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Module 2 Sample Part-Test 2.1

This is a sample test only.

The following is a sample test for Module 2, Using the Computer and Managing Files. In the
test you are required to answer questions associated with operating and using your computer.
You are also asked to create a folder structure that will help organise a new folder system in
your badminton club and to carry out various operations associated with manipulating files
and folders within this folder structure.

1. Locate the answer folder on your Candidate Disk. Open the answerfile contained
in the answer folder. [2 Marks]

2. Enter your Candidate Identification in the space provided on row 1 of the table on
the answerfile and save the answerfile on your Candidate Disk.
[2 Marks]

3. Which of the following is the correct name for the screen image shown below?
Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile (Q. 3 space provided). [1 Mark]

(a) Title Bar (b) Scroll Bar (c) Status Bar (d) Menu Bar

4. Which file type below is often used for word processing documents? Enter your
answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile (Q. 4 space provided) and save. [1 Mark]

(a) .xls (b) .mp3 (c) .doc (d) .gif

5. Which of the following is an advantage of a virus scanning application? Enter your
answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile (Q. 5 space provided).
[1 Mark]

(a) It will help to spread viruses

(b) It makes the computer run faster
(c) It detects and removes viruses
(d) It prevents software from being copied

6. Locate the file goods.doc in the ecdltest folder and rename the file stock.doc [1
Mark]

7. Create a shortcut icon for the ecdltest folder on your Candidate Disk.
[1 Mark]

8. Locate the folder badminton on your Candidate Disk and create the
followingsubfolder structure as represented by the diagram below.
[2 Marks]

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9. Copy the files fees.xls and female members.doc from the ecdltest folder to the
female subfolder. [1 Mark]

10. Change the attribute of the badminton report.doc file in the ecdltest folder to
Read-only. [1 Mark]

11. Count the number of files (including any files in subfolders) contained in the
ecdltest folder. Enter your answer in the answerfile and save. (Q. 11 space
provided). [2 Marks]

12. Print one copy of the answerfile to a printer if available or save as a print file in the
answer folder. (Use the file name printfile.prn if you are adding a print file to your
Candidate Disk.) Save and close the answerfile.doc document. [1 Mark]

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Module 2 Sample Part-Test 2.2

This is a sample test only.

The following is a sample test for Module 2, Using the Computer and Managing Files. In the
test you are required to answer questions associated with operating and using your computer.
You are also asked to create a folder structure that will help organise files for an amateur
football club and to carry out various operations associated with manipulating files and folders
within this folder structure.

1. Locate the answer folder on your Candidate Disk. Open the answerfile contained in
the answer folder. [2 Marks]

2. Enter your Candidate Identification in the space provided on row 1 of the table on the
answerfile and save the answerfile on your Candidate Disk. [2 Marks]

3. Which of the following options will allow you to change from the current installed
printer to another installed printer? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile
(Q. 3 space provided) and save. [1 Mark]

(a) Set as Default

(b) Pause Printing
(c) Add Printer
(d) Capture Printer Port

4. Which of the following icons represents a folder? Enter your answer

(a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile (Q. 4 space provided). [1 Mark]

(a) (b) (c) (d)

5. Which of the following devices can be used by the operating system to store files and
folders? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile
(Q. 5 space provided). [1 Mark]

(a) Modem
(b) Video Card
(c) Hard Disk
(d) Plotter
6. Select the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop and move it to the upper right corner of
the desktop screen. [1 Mark]

7. Capture the current desktop as a screen image and paste it into page 2 in the
answerfile [2 Marks]

8. Locate the football folder on your Candidate Disk and create the following subfolder
structure as represented by the diagram below. [2 Marks]

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9. Move the two most recently modified files from the ecdltest folder to the Juniors
subfolder. [1 Mark]

10. Copy the file panel.doc from the ecdltest folder to the juniors subfolder.
[1 Mark]

11. Delete the files issue.doc and sales.doc from the ecdltest folder. [1 Mark]

12. Print one copy of the answerfile to a printer if available or save as a print file in the
answer folder. (Use the file name printfile.prn if you are adding a print file to your
Candidate Disk.) Save and close the answerfile.doc document.
[1 Mark]

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2.3 Module 3 Sample Part-Test

Word Processing

The following are sample tests for ECDL Module 3, Word Processing. Each sample test
contains 16 test items giving a total of 16 marks. A standard test in Module 3 contains 32 test
items giving a total of 32 marks. The duration of an ECDL test is 45 minutes.

ECDL sample tests give an indication about the scope and approach adopted within ECDL
standard tests. All test items within ECDL tests are based on ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0. For
further information about the coverage of Skill Sets and Knowledge Areas in ECDL tests,
please refer to ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0

Pass Marks for ECDL Tests

The following table shows the pass marks required in the various modules for ECDL tests:

Module Pass Mark %

1 27 Marks from 36 75%
2 24 Marks from 32 75%
3 24 Marks from 32 75%
4 24 Marks from 32 75%
5 24 Marks from 32 75%
6 24 Marks from 32 75%
7 24 Marks from 32 75%

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Module 3 Sample Part-Test 3.1
This is a sample test only.
Your task is to prepare a circular letter giving notice about an upcoming annual general
meeting of your local badminton club. In the test you are asked to modify the letter, to apply
various formatting actions to it; and to carry out a mail merge operation so that the circular
can be delivered to all the members of the badminton club.
1. Open the Word Processing application and open the file called test31.doc from your
Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]
2. Save the document to your Candidate Disk using the file name agm.doc
[1 Mark]
3. Create a new paragraph at the text beginning….This is a call…. and create a new
paragraph at the text beginning…Election of the Treasurer… [1 Mark]
4. Centre align the text To the members of the Keepfit Badminton Association and
save. [1 Mark]
5. Apply the font colour blue to the text To the members of the Keepfit Badminton
Association [1 Mark]
6. Make the title To the members of the Keepfit Badminton Association bold.
[1 Mark]
7. Change the font size for the entire document to 12-point and save. [1 Mark]
8. Apply bullets to the agenda items from Election of the treasurer… down to New
badminton court… [1 Mark]
9. Apply double line spacing to the agenda items from Election of the treasurer… down
to New badminton court… [1 Mark]
10. Enter the text Keepfit Badminton Association in the header of the document.
[1 Mark]
11. Print 1 copy of the document to an output printer if available, or as a print file to your
Candidate Disk. (Use the file name test31.prn if you are adding a print file to your
Candidate Disk.) [1 Mark]
12. Mail Merge: Use the current version of agm.doc as a form letter and save.
[1 Mark]
13. Use the file addrlst.doc from your Candidate Disk as the data source to be merged
with the agm.doc form letter. [1 Mark]
14. Replace the existing name and address lines with the merge fields.
<<First Name>> <<Last Name>>
<<Address>>
<<City>> <<Post Code>> [1 Mark]
15. Merge the address list data source file with the letter to create the mail-merged
document. Save the mail merge document as mergd31.doc Save and close all open
documents. [1 Mark]
16. Open the file called memorandum.doc from your Candidate Disk. Save the
memorandum.doc document to your Candidate Disk in template format as memo.dot
Close the memo.dot template and close the word processing application. [1 Mark]

Module 3 Sample Part-Test 3.2

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Your task is to prepare an information sheet providing tips about hill walking. In the test you
are asked to edit the information sheet, to apply various formatting actions to it, and to create
a simple table.

1. Open the Word Processing application and open the file called test32.doc from your
Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]
2. Save the document to your Candidate Disk using the file name hill walking.doc [1
Mark]
3. Zoom the hill walking document down to 100%. [1 Mark]
4. Select all the text in the document and change the font to Arial. [1 Mark]
5. Select all the text in the document and apply 6 point spacing above and below each
paragraph and save. [1 Mark]
6. Underline the title text Hill walking for amateurs [1 Mark]
7. Change the text Hill walking for amateurs to upper case and save. [1 Mark]
8. Edit the text sweating in the paragraph beginning Make sure that…. to read
dehydration [1 Mark]
9. Apply the italblue style to the text Hill Walking tips for summer: [1 Mark
10. Create a table with two columns and four rows below the paragraph beginning Make
sure that … [1 Mark]
11. Insert the following text into the table as below:
Warmest summer months for hill walking Degrees Celsius
June 20
July 25
August 24
[1 Mark]
12. Set the line width for all the borders in the table to 1 point. [1 Mark]
13. Centre align all the text in column 2 (Degrees Celsius column) in the table.
[1 Mark]
14. Change the top and bottom margins in the documents to 3 cms and save.
[1 Mark]
15. Use a spell-check program and make changes if necessary. (Proper names are not
included in this spell checking and may be ignored) and save. [1 Mark]
16. Print one copy of the hill walking.doc document to an output printer if available, or as
a print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name walking.prn if you are adding a
print file to your Candidate Disk.) Save and close the document and the word
processing application. [1 Mark]

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2.4 Module 4 Sample Part-Tests

Spreadsheets

The following are sample tests for ECDL Module 4, Spreadsheets. Each sample test contains
16 test items giving a total of 16 marks. A standard test in Module 4 contains 32 test items
giving a total of 32 marks. The duration of a standard ECDL test is 45 minutes.

ECDL sample tests give an indication about the scope and approach adopted within ECDL
standard tests. All test items within ECDL tests are based on ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0. For
further information about the coverage of Skill Sets and Knowledge Areas in ECDL tests
please refer to ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0

Pass Marks for ECDL Tests

The following table shows the pass marks in the various modules for ECDL tests:

Module Pass Mark %

1 27 Marks from 36 75%
2 24 Marks from 32 75%
3 24 Marks from 32 75%
4 24 Marks from 32 75%
5 24 Marks from 32 75%
6 24 Marks from 32 75%
7 24 Marks from 32 75%

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Module 4 Sample Part-Test 4.1

This is a sample test only.

The following sample test for Module 4, Spreadsheets, is based on creating a spreadsheet for
improvements to your house. In the test you are asked to develop a budget for improvements
to your house, to carry out various formatting actions, and to make some calculations before
presenting the spreadsheet to your bank manager.

16 Marks
1. Open the file called improvements.xls from your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]
2. Save the improvements.xls spreadsheet as costings.xls to your Candidate Disk. [1
Mark]
3. On the projection worksheet zoom the display to 100% [1 Mark]
4. Widen column A as appropriate so that entered data is fully visible. [1 Mark]
5. Enter 2,000 in cell C7 [1 Mark]
6. Enter a formula in cell B11 to calculate the sum of the cell range B5 : B10
[1 Mark]
7. Copy the formula in cell B11 to the cell range C11 : F11 and save. [1 Mark]
8. Enter a formula in cell B13 that subtracts cell B11 from cell B3 Copy the formula in
cell B11 to the cell range C11 : E11 [1 Mark]
9. Enter a formula in cell F5 with an absolute cell reference (for one cell only), that divides
cell E5 by cell E11 Copy the formula in cell F5 to the cell range F6 : F10 [1 Mark]
10. Enter a formula in cell B15 to calculate the minimum cost of the cell range B5 : B10.
Copy the formula in cell B15 to the cell range C15 : D15 [1 Mark]
11. Enter a formula in cell B17 to calculate the maximum cost of the cell range B5 : B10.
Copy the formula in cell B17 to the cell range C17 : D17 [1 Mark]
12. Format the cell range B3 : E17 to € currency with no decimal places. [1 Mark]
13. Format the cell range F5 : F11 as a percentage with no decimal places and save. [1
Mark]
14. Rename the loan worksheet as bank loans and save. [1 Mark]
15. On the bank loans worksheet create a column chart, (accept default column chart)
from the cell range A3 : D5 [1 Mark]
16. Print 1 copy of the contents of the projection worksheet to an output printer if
available, or as a print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name costs.prn if you
are adding a print file to your Candidate Disk.) Save all open spreadsheets and close
the spreadsheet application. [1 Mark]

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Module 4 Sample Part-Test 4.2

This is a sample test only.

The following sample test for Module 4, Spreadsheets, is based on an analysis of revenues at
the Jupiter ice-rink. In the test you are asked to create a small spreadsheet for the ice-rink
management showing receipts over the four quarters of the trading period just passed, to
carry out various formatting actions and to make some calculations.

16 Marks
1. Open the file called arena.xls from your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]
2. Save the arena.xls spreadsheet as rink.xls to your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]
3. On the revenue worksheet adjust the height of row 6 as appropriate so that entered
data is fully visible. [1 Mark]
4. Enter 250 into cell C5 and 275 into cell D5 [1 Mark]
5. Change the number in cell D7 from 155 to 160 and save. [1 Mark]
6. Enter a formula in cell B8 to calculate the sum of the cell range B4 : B7
[1 Mark]
7. Copy the sum formula in cell B8 to the cell range C8 : G8 [1 Mark]
8. Enter a formula in cell B10 to calculate the average of the cell range B4 : B7 Copy the
average formula to the cell range C10 : E10 [1 Mark]
9. Enter a formula in cell G4 with an absolute cell reference that divides cell F4 by cell F8
Copy the formula in cell G4 to the cell range G5 : G7 [1 Mark]
10. Format the cell range G4 : G8 to percentage with no decimal places and save.
[1 Mark]
11. Enter a formula in cell B12 that displays the text Above Budget if the number in cell
F8 is greater than 2500 and otherwise displays the text Below Budget
[1 Mark]
12. On the sales details worksheet, create a pie chart (accept default pie chart) from the
data contained within the cell range A4 : B8 [1 Mark]
13. Delete the 2002 worksheet. [1 Mark]
14. On the names worksheet sort the cell range A4 : C135 by Surname in ascending
order and save. [1 Mark]
15. Print the contents of the revenue worksheet to an output printer if available, or as a
print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name rev.prn if you are adding a print file
to your Candidate Disk.) Save and close the rink.xls spreadsheet. [1 Mark]
16. Open the file called yearly.xls from your Candidate Disk. Save the yearly.xls
spreadsheet as a template called yearly results.xlt to your Candidate Disk. Close the
yearly results.xlt template and close the spreadsheet application. [1 Mark]

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2.5 Module 5 Sample Part-Tests

Database

The following are sample tests for ECDL Module 5, Database. Each sample test contains 14
test items giving a total of 16 marks. A standard ECDL test in Module 5 contains 28 test items
giving a total of 32 marks. The duration of a standard ECDL test is 45 minutes.

ECDL sample tests give an indication about the scope and approach adopted within ECDL
standard tests. All test items within ECDL tests are based on ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0. For
further information about the coverage of Skill Sets and Knowledge Areas in ECDL tests
please refer to ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0

The Database
The database work file provided on the Candidate Disk will consist of tables, queries, forms
and reports to allow the Candidate to undertake the test. Date formats for the database
application must be set in the dd/mm/yy format to reflect the design of specific questions in
the Question and Test Base (QTB) in Module 5. All standard database application
components must be installed prior to the test starting in order to allow the candidate to
answer specific questions.

Candidate Disk
A Candidate Disk is provided to candidates for the sample tests in Modules 2-7. Where
support files, folders, work files or an answer file relevant to the specific test are required,
these are to be provided on the Candidate Disk.

Pass Marks for ECDL Tests

The following table shows the pass marks in the different modules for ECDL tests:

Module Pass Mark %

1 27 Marks from 36 75%
2 24 Marks from 32 75%
3 24 Marks from 32 75%
4 24 Marks from 32 75%
5 24 Marks from 32 75%
6 24 Marks from 32 75%
7 24 Marks from 32 75%

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Module 5 Sample Part-Test 5.1

This is a sample test only.

The following test for Module 5 Database is based on opening a database called Toys In the
test you will create a small table and enter some data, establish a relationship between two
tables, design queries that will extract data from the database and create simple forms and
reports.
[16 Marks]
1. Open the Answer file st5.1 on your Candidate Disk and attempt Questions 1 and 2
Save and close the Answer file st5.1 document. [2 Marks]
2. Open the Toys database from your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]
3. Create a new table with the 3 fields and their properties as shown below.
[2 Marks]

Field Name Data Type Field Size or Format

Toy ID AutoNumber Long Integer
Toy Colour Text 20
Category Text 25
4. Set the Toy ID field as the primary key. [1 Mark]
5. Save the table as Toy List [1 Mark]
6. Add the following records to the Toy List table. Save and close the Toy List table.
[1 Mark]

Toy ID Toy Colour Category

1 Pink Baby
2 Blue Aged five or over
7. Open the Items table, add the field below and save and close the Items table.

Field Name Data Type Field Size or Format

Manufacturer Text 40 [1 Mark]
8. Using the Toy ID fields from both the Awards and Items table, create a one-to-many
relationship between each table. [1 Mark]
9. Apply referential integrity to the relationship created in Question 8 and save and close
the relationship window. [1 Mark]
10. In the Suppliers table move the Name field so that it appears immediately before the
Address 1 field. Save and close the Suppliers table. [1 Mark]
11. Open the < 5 query and change the criteria for the Price field to show all prices less
than 5. Save and close the < 5 query. [1 Mark]
12. Create a simple form using all the fields from the Customers table. (Accept default
settings). Save the form as Customer Details. Close the Customer details form.
[1 Mark]
13. Create a report using all the fields from the Customers table. (Accept default settings).
Save the report as Customer Records Close the report. [1 Mark]

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14. Open the Customers table and print one copy of the record below to an output printer
if available, or as a print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name cust.prn if you
are adding a print file to your Candidate Disk.) Save all open tables and close the
database application. [1 Mark]

First Name Last Name Toy ID Price

Ken Byrne 4 €5.00

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Module 5 Sample Part-Test 5.2

This is a sample test only.

The following test for Database, Module 5, is based on working with a database called Store
In the test you will create a small table and enter some data, establish a relationship between
two tables, design queries that will extract data from the database.

16 Marks

1. Open the Answer file st5.2 on your Candidate Disk and attempt Questions 1 and 2
Save and close the Answer file st5.2 document.
[2 Marks]
2. Open the Store database from your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]
3. Create a new table with the 3 fields and their properties as shown below.
[2 Marks]

Field Name Data Type Field Size or Format

Food ID AutoNumber Long Integer
Food Code Text 10
Food Name Text 25

4. Set the Food ID field as the primary key. [1 Mark]

5. Save the table as Food [1 Mark]
6. Add the following records to the Food table. Save and close the Food table.
[1 Mark]

Food ID Food Code Food Name

1 007b Marmalade
2 094f Cheese

7. Open the Items table and add the field below. Save the changes to the Items table and
close the table. [1 Mark]

Field Name Data Type Field Size or Format

Sell-by Date Date/Time Short date

8. In the Customers table move the First Name field so that it appears immediately
before the Last Name field. [1 Mark]
9. Sort the Last Name field for the Customers table in descending order. Save and close
the Customers table. [1 Mark]
10. Delete the Discount table. [1 Mark]
11. Using the Food ID fields from both the Items table and the Item Details tables, create
a one-to-many relationship between the tables. [1 Mark]
12. Apply referential integrity to the relationship created in Question 11 Save and close
the relationship window. [1 Mark]
13. Create a query using all the fields from the Customers table that will show those
customers who have purchased a product with the Product ID 2 Save the query as

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 Prod ID 2 and close the Prod ID 2 query.
[1 Mark]
14. Open the Prod ID 2 query and print one copy to an output printer if available, or as a
print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name id2.prn if you are adding a print file
to your Candidate Disk). Save and close the query. Save all open tables and close the
database application. [1 Mark]

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2.6 Module 6 Sample Part-Test

Presentation

The following are sample tests for ECDL Module 6, Presentation. Each sample test contains
16 test items giving a total of 16 marks. A standard ECDL test in Module 6 contains 32 test
items giving a total of 32 marks. The duration of a standard ECDL test is 45 minutes.

ECDL sample tests give an indication about the scope and approach adopted within ECDL
standard tests. All test items within ECDL tests are based on ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0. For
further information about the coverage of Skill Sets and Knowledge Areas in ECDL tests
please refer to ECDL Syllabus Version 40

Pass Marks for ECDL Tests

The following table shows the pass marks in the various modules for ECDL tests :

Module Pass Mark %

1 27 Marks from 36 75%
2 24 Marks from 32 75%
3 24 Marks from 32 75%
4 24 Marks from 32 75%
5 24 Marks from 32 75%
6 24 Marks from 32 75%
7 24 Marks from 32 75%

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Module 6 Sample Part-Test 6.1
This is a sample test only
The following test for Module 6, Presentation, is based on modifying presentations for a clothes
retail chain called Snake opening in different cities. Your tasks include adding information to the
presentation, formatting the presentation content, adding a chart and printing the presentation for
an upcoming board meeting.
16 Marks

1. Start the presentation application and open the file called new shops.ppt from your
Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]

2. Save the new shops.ppt presentation in rtf (rich text format) as new shops.rtf to your
Candidate Disk. Close the new shops.ppt file. [1 Mark]

3. Open the file called clotheswear.ppt from your Candidate Disk and save the presentation as
a file called snake.ppt to your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]

4. Zoom the snake.ppt presentation in normal view to 66%. [1 Mark]

5. Change the layout of slide 1 to a title slide. [1 Mark]

6. Insert the image file glamour.gif from your Candidate Disk once into the top right of the
presentation so it will appear on all slides except title slides in the presentation.
[1 Mark]

7. On slide 2 add a subordinate named Paula Green titled Assistant Buyer to Ann Reid titled
Chief Buyer in the organization chart and save. [1 Mark]

8. On slide 5 titled “Italy” resize the Italian flag image so that it is 2.36 cms high and 3.81 cms
wide and save the snake.ppt presentation. [1 Mark]
9. On slide 5 enter the following information in bullet point format:
¾ Milanese store opening next week

¾ New fashion ranges

¾ 20% discounts [1 Mark]

10. On slide 6 titled “France” change the font colour for the bullet point text from light blue to
white and save. [1 Mark]

11. Insert a new slide immediately after slide 6 with a chart slide layout and a slide title Target
Profits €000 [1 Mark]
12. On the newly inserted slide 7 create a column chart (accept default column chart) from the
data below:

Year1 Year 2
Ireland 30 63
Italy 35 69
France 26 58 [1 Mark]

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13. Move slide 3 titled “Summary” so it becomes the last slide in the presentation and save.
[1 Mark]

14. Apply a transition effect (accept default settings) between all the slides in the presentation.
[1 Mark]

15. Apply automatic numbering to all the slides in the presentation. [1 Mark]

16. Print the snake.ppt presentation ready for distribution with four slides to a page to an output
printer if available, or as a print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name snake.prn if
you are adding a print file to your Candidate Disk.) Save the snake.ppt presentation and
close the presentation application. [1 Mark]

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Module 6 Sample Part-Test 6.2

This is a sample test only

The following test for Module 6, Presentation, is based on modifying presentations for a chauffeur
company called Luxury Limos. Your tasks include adding information to the presentation,
formatting the presentation content, adding a chart and printing the presentation for an upcoming
marketing meeting.

16 Marks

1. Start the presentation application and open the file called trip.ppt from your Candidate Disk.
[1 Mark]

2. Save the trip.ppt presentation as limo.ppt to your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]

3. Apply the built-in design template blends.pot from your Candidate Disk to the limo.ppt
presentation. [1 Mark]

4. On slide 1 change the font colour for the title text “Luxury Limos” in the limo.ppt presentation
to grey. [1 Mark]

5. On slide 1 delete the “direction arrows” picture from the bottom-left of the slide and save. [1
Mark]

6. Insert the image file car.gif from your Candidate Disk once into the top right of the
presentation so it will appear on all slides except title slides in the presentation.
[1 Mark]

7. On slide 1 change the font of the title text Luxury Limos to Tahoma and save.
[1 Mark]

8. On slide 2 flip the “compass” picture horizontally. [1 Mark]

9. Immediately after slide 2 insert a new slide with a table layout and the title Rates
[1 Mark]

10. On the newly inserted slide 3 create a table as follows:

Vehicle Price per Day €

Limousine 300

Vintage Car 250 [1 Mark]

11. On slide 3 titled “Rates” apply an animation effect (accept default settings) to the table and
save. [1 Mark]

12. On slide 5 titled “Revenue Year 2003” change the column chart to a pie chart (accept
default pie chart option). [1 Mark]

13. On slide 5 add a text box into the bottom right of the slide with the text Profits ahead of
budget [1 Mark]

14. Hide slide 6 titled “Discontinued Branches” and save. [1 Mark]

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15. Add the footer Luxury Limos to all the slides in the presentation. [1 Mark]

16. Print the limo.ppt presentation ready for distribution with six slides to a page to an output
printer if available, or as a print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name limo.prn if
you are adding a print file to your Candidate Disk.) Save and close the limo.ppt file and
close the presentation application. [1 Mark]

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2.7 Module 7 Sample Part-Test

Information and Communication

The following are sample tests for ECDL Module 7. The sample tests contain 14 task items in
all giving a total of 16 marks. The actual ECDL test contains 30 task items in all giving a total
of 32 marks. Both the sample tests and the actual tests for Module 7 are divided into two
sections. The first section is the Information section of the test and the second is the
Communication section of the test. The duration of an ECDL test is 45 minutes.

ECDL sample tests give an indication about the scope and approach adopted within ECDL
standard tests. All test items within ECDL tests are based on ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0. For
further information about the coverage of Skill Sets and Knowledge Areas in ECDL tests
please refer to ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0.

Set-up Instructions for Communication Test

For the Communication section of the Module 7 test the Authorised ECDL Tester is required
to create an e-mail account to which all candidate responses which form part of the
Communication test can be sent.
The generic address scheme “_ _ _@_ _ _._ _” is provided in the test papers herewith to
send a message although the Authorised ECDL Tester needs to insert the e-mail address
to which candidates e-mails will be sent.

The Authorised ECDL Tester is also required to create a second e-mail account - the generic
address scheme “_ _ _@_ _ _._ _”– is provided in the test papers herewith to cc a message
or bcc (blind copy) although the Authorised ECDL Tester needs to insert the e-mail
address to which to cc or bcc the candidates e-mail. Ensure that the bcc feature is
activated in the e-mail application.

The Authorised ECDL Tester is also required to create a third e-mail account - the generic
address scheme “_ _ _@_ _ _._ _”– is provided in the test papers herewith to forward a
message although the Authorised ECDL Tester needs to insert the e-mail address to
which to forward the candidates e-mail

To carry out the test all the candidates must be set up with their own e-mail accounts. The
Authorised ECDL Tester is required to give details of these accounts to test candidates in
advance of the test.

Pass Marks for ECDL Tests

The following table shows the pass marks in the various modules for ECDL tests:

Module Pass Mark %

1 27 Marks from 36 75%
2 24 Marks from 32 75%
3 24 Marks from 32 75%
4 24 Marks from 32 75%
5 24 Marks from 32 75%
6 24 Marks from 32 75%
7 24 Marks from 32 75%

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Module 7 Sample Part-Test 7.1
This is a sample test only.

7.1.1

The following sample test for Module 7, Information and Communication, is divided in two
parts. In the Information part of the test you are asked to answer some theory questions, to
carry out some basic tasks using a Web browsing application and to undertake a Web search
about erosion.
[16 Marks]

1. Locate the answer folder on your Candidate Disk. Open the answerfile contained
in the answer folder. Enter your Candidate Identification in the shaded cell
provided and save the answerfile to your Candidate Disk. [3 Marks]

2. What is HTTP? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile

(Q. 2 space provided). [1 Mark]

a. Hyperlink Transfer Protocol

b. Hyperlink Transmission Procedure
c. Hypertext Transfer Protocol
d. Hypertext Transmission Procedure

3. What is a Search Engine? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile (Q. 3
space provided). [1 Mark]

a. A program that searches Web pages for viruses

b. A program that searches for an Internet connection
c. A program that refreshes Web pages
d. A program that searches the Internet by key words
4. Open a web browsing application and go to the following Web page address:
http://www.ecdl.com/m7testv4/ [1 Mark]
5. Activate the Book Order Form hyperlink on the ECDL Syllabus 4 Module 7 Test
Page. [1 Mark]
6. On the Book Order Form order 3 copies of a book titled Persuasion and 2 copies
of a book titled Emma. When you have filled out the book order form, click on the
Order button. Enter the number displayed into the answerfile (Q. 6 space provided)
and save. [1 Mark]
7. Access a Search Engine and search using the keyword erosion [1 Mark]
8. Select any Web site that gives information about erosion from the search results and
print one copy of page one only of the Web site to an output printer if available, or as
a print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name erosion.prn if you are adding a
print file to your Candidate Disk). [1 Mark]

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Sample Part Test 7.1.2

This is a sample test only.

You are now beginning the Communication part of the sample test. You will also use the
answerfile for this part of the test.

9. Which of the following is an advantage of e-mail? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in

the answerfile (Q. 9 space provided). [1 Mark]

a. e-mail messages are always easy to locate

b. e-mail is a low cost way to transmit messages
c. e-mail is always a secure means of sending messages
d. e-mail eliminates the need for conventional surface mail

10. What is a digital signature? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile (Q. 10
space provided) and save. [1 Mark]

a. An electronic signature that is used to buy goods on the Internet

b. An electronic signature that appears on all file attachments
c. An electronic signature that contains the address for an e-mail
d. An electronic signature that is used to authenticate the identity of the sender
of a message

11. You are going to create and send an e-mail message. Open the e-mail application and
create a new mail message. [1 Mark]

12. Prepare a message with the mail address _ _ _ _ @ _ _ _ .com1 and Trip as the
subject and enter the following short text in the body of the mail message:

Dear Paula

We await your list of passengers and will arrange the requisite number of
coaches accordingly.

Best wishes,

Robert Brown [1 Mark]

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13. Use the cc feature so that the Trip message will also go to
_ _ _ _ @ _ _ _ .com [1 Mark]

14. Send the Trip message with high priority. [1 Mark]

1
The authorised ECDL Tester should insert an e-mail address to which to send the message
2
The authorised ECDL Tester should insert a second e-mail address to which to cc the message

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Module 7 Sample Part-Test 7.2

This is a sample test only.

7.2.1

The following test for Module 7, Information and Communication, is divided in two parts with
equal marks for each part. In the Information part of the sample test you are asked to carry
out some basic tasks using a Web browsing application and to undertake a Web search about
pianos.
[16 Marks]

1. Locate the answer folder on your Candidate Disk. Open the answerfile contained
in the answer folder. Enter your Candidate Identification in the shaded cell provided
and save the answerfile to your Candidate Disk.
[3 Marks]
2. What is a Web Browser Home Page? Enter your answer in the answerfile (Q. 2
space provided). [1 Mark]
a. The first page for a set of Web pages in a Web site
b. A Web Browser help system
c. A hyperlink to a document
d. A start page in a Web Browser

3. What is encryption and why is it used? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the
answerfile (Q. 3 space provided) and save. [1 Mark]

a. Encoding of data to prevent infection by computer viruses

b. Encoding of data to prevent data getting lost
c. Encoding of data to prevent accidental deletion
d. Encoding of data to prevent unauthorized access to data

4. Open a web browsing application and go to the following Web page address:
http://www.ecdl.com/m7testv4/ [1 Mark]
5. Save the music image from the ECDL Syllabus 4 Module 7 Test Page as sheet
music to your Candidate Disk. [1 Mark]
6. Access a search engine and search using the keyword London [1 Mark]
7. Select any Web site that gives information about London from the search results
and save as London.txt to your Candidate disk. [1 Mark]
8. Print one copy of page one only of the Web site about London to an output printer
if available, or as a print file to your Candidate Disk. (Use the file name
London.prn if you are adding a print file to your Candidate Disk).
[1 Mark]

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7.2.2

You are now beginning the Communication part of the test. You will also use the
answerfile for this part of the test.

9. In the e-mail address [email protected] which part of the address is ‘revco’

Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile (Q. 9 space provided). [1 Mark]

a. Domain
b. Username
c. Host
d. Subdomain

10. What is a distribution list? Enter your answer (a, b, c, or d) in the answerfile
(Q. 10 space provided) and save. [1 Mark]

a. A list of e-mails with attachments

b. A list of recipients on an e-mail mailing list
c. A list of messages in the inbox
d. A list of sent e-mails

11. You are going to create and send an e-mail message. Open the e-mail application
and create a new mail message. [1 Mark]

12. Prepare a message with the mail address _ _ _ _ @ _ _ _ .com1 and Meeting as
the subject and enter the following short text in the body of the mail message:

Dear Mary,

The meeting will take place in London on the 29th September.

Best wishes,

Cathy
[1 Mark]

13. Insert the file agenda.doc from your Candidate Disk as an attachment to the
Meeting message. [1 Mark]

14. Send the Meeting message with low priority. [1 Mark]

1
The authorised ECDL Tester should insert an e-mail address to which to send the message

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