XPERT Örnek Sınavı

Sample examination

EDP Basics

Windows XP Professional

Examination institution:
Examination date:
Surname, First Name:
Examination diskette no.:

Exam time: 120 minutes

Aids: The Windows help functions and the course materials approved
by the educational institution

Note: The examination institution is responsible for ensuring that the
participants’ diskettes can be identified clearly.

This sample examination is divided into the following task fields:

Learning objective 1 Structure and tasks of the computer hardware 17 points
Learning objective 2 Using and adapting the user surface 16 points
Learning objective 3 Files and file management 38 points
Learning objective 4 Basic terms pertaining to networks 5 points
Learning objective 5 System maintenance and system security 10 points
Learning objective 6 Programs and program usage 14 points

Note:

Please mark the correct answers in the following Multiple-Choice-Questions by definite crosses in the boxes with blue/black ballpoint/pen.
(not marked  / marked  ).

Task 1 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
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Total 2

Task 2 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
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Total 2

Points 4

Too many set flags will lead to the entire task being evaluated with zero points. For solutions (correct amount of flags) that contain both incorrect and correct flags, the correct flags will be awarded points; and points will be deducted for each incorrect flag, whereby the task can be evaluated in the worst-case scenario with zero points.

Hardware

Task 1 2 Points

Mark the two correct answers.

Which of the stated answers apply to the current processors?

a)  The clock rate of processors is given in MHz.

b)  A processor has an external and an internal clock speed.

c)  Only one producer of processors exists worldwide.

d)  PCI is the abbreviation of processor.

Task 2 2 Points

Mark the two correct answers.

Which of the stated answers apply to the main memory?

a)  The size of the main memory influences mainly the productivity of a PC system.

b)  The speed of the main memory is measured in milliseconds.

c)  The main memory is also called RAM (Random Access Memory).

d)  The main memory is also called ROM (Read Only Memory).

Task 3 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
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Total 2

Task 4 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
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Total 2

Task 5 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
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Total 2

Points 6

Task 3 2 Points

Mark the two storage devices that are able to save data magnetically.

a)  Hard disk

b)  CD-ROM

c)  DVD

d)  ZIP drive

 

Task 4 2 Points

Mark the two correct answers concerning the subject CD burner.

a)  A DVD can be copied to another DVD by every normal CD burner.

b)  Data can directly be copied to a suitable CD from the workstation.

c)  Only data CDs can be recorded by a CD burner.

d)  The storage media used for the burning process are called “blanks”.

 

Task 5 2 Points

Mark the two correct answers concerning the subject communication means.

a)  The transmission rate of modems is given in MHz.

b)  ADSL has a higher transmission rate than ISDN.

c)  An ISDN adapter has a maximum transmission rate of 64kbit/s per channel.

d)  Using an analogue modem means that the data is transmitted in digital form via an ISDN line to another computer.

Task 6 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
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Total 4

Task 7 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
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Total 2

Task 8 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
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Total 1

Points 7

Task 6 4 Points

Mark the two correct answers.

a)  There exist only color monitors.

b)  The refresh rate indicates how often the image is projected per second.

c)  The image of TFT monitors is displayed using liquid crystals.

d)  A specific graphic card is needed to plug in a TFT monitor.

Task 7 2 Points

Mark the two correct answers.

Which of the devices mentioned below are pointing devices for the computer?

a)  Optical wheel mouse

b)  Mousepad

c)  Touchpad

d)  Thinpad

Task 8 1 Point

Mark the correct answer.

Which printer can be used to produce carbon copies?

a)  Laser printer

b)  Dot matrix printer

c)  Ink-jet printer

d)  Plotter

 

Task 9 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
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Total 4

Task 10 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
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Total 2

 

Task 11 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
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Total 3

Points 9

Software

Task 9 4 Points

Mark the two correct answers.

a)  A permanent list with links to certain programs is available in the start menu.

b)  With the “classic start menu” you get the menu view that had been used in former Windows versions.

c)  The Windows session can only be finished using the start menu.

d)  Each entry can be deleted from the start menu.

Task 10 2 Points

Mark the two correct answers concerning the subject User accounts.

a)  User accounts only up to a maximum of 4 can be set up.

b)  Windows differentiates between two types of accounts.

c)  Only users with administrator rights are allowed to delete an account.

d)  It is possible to switch between set-up users during the current Windows session.

Task 11 3 Points

Mark the three correct answers.

If several programs are activated in the window mode you can

a)  switch between the programs in the task list by a mouseclick.

b)  minimize all windows in the context menu of the task list by using show desktop.

c)  not switch between the programs.

d)  switch between the programs with Strg +

e)  switch between the programs with Alt +

f)  switch between the programs with Alt + F4.

 

Task 12 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
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Total 2

Task 13 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
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Total 4

Task 14 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
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Total 2

Points 8

Task 12 2 Points

Mark the two correct answers.

a)  Print orders can only be deleted by the computer administrator.
b)  This printer can be accessed in a network.
c)  This printer is defined as standard printer.

d)  You always need the original driver of the printer manufacturer for the installation of a printer.

Task 13 4 Points

Mark the two correct answers.

a)  There is no quick launch list in Windows XP anymore.

b)  The last installed programs are highlighted correspondingly by color.

c)  User-defined tool bars can be integrated into the task bar.

d)  The task bar is always placed at the lower screen area and cannot be moved.

Task 14 2 Points

You want to integrate a single workplace computer into an existing network.

Mark the correct answer.

a)  A network card must be available.

b)  Because of the integration into the network, you have to increase the hard drive capacity of the computer.

c)  All programs installed at this computer have to be network capable.

d)  Storage of your data is only possible via one server.

Task 15 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
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Total 4

Task 16 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
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Total 2

Points 6

Task 15 4 Points

Mark the two correct answers pertaining to the subject Maintenance programs.

a)  The program Defragmentation checks hard disks for errors.

b)  The Data Carrier Clearing up clears errors on a floppy disk.

c)  A Data Carrier Clearing up is only possible with floppies.

d)  CDs can be defragmented with the program Defragmentation.

e)  With the program System information you get a survey over the available hardware and software of the computer.

f)  The program System restoration deletes automatically all local hard drives and installs Windows XP again.

Task 16 2 Points

How you can protect your data against unauthorized access?

Mark the two correct answers.

a)  Allocation of passwords.

b)  Repeated saving of the file under a different file name.

c)  Installation of an anti-virus program.

d)  Secure storage of the data carriers in a safe.

Task 17 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
Name has been put down 2
Deduction if e.g. other entries have been used -1
Total 2

Task 18 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
Creation of folder each folder 0.5 5
Deduction, e.g. for wrong spelling each folder –0.5 -2.5
Deduction, e.g. for wrong folder hierarchy each folder –0.5 -2.5
Total 5

Task 19 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
Files have been copied 4
Deduction for another destination -2
If moved  then task has not been fulfilled
Total 4

Points 11

Practical Part

Task 17 2 Points

Enter your name as volume designation of the floppy disk. Don’t use any special symbols and shorten your name if necessary.

Task 18 5 Points

Only the folders \ Evaluation, \Documents, \Garbage and \Statistics_2001 exist on the data carrier.

Complete the structure of the
data carrier according to the
figure on the right hand side.

Task 19 4 Points

Copy the files with the file name extension .DOC from the folder \Documents into the folder \Templates\StandardLetters\DOC and the files with the file name extension .RTF into the folder \ Templates\StandardLetters\RTF.

Task 20 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
Files moved 6
Deduction if wrong destination -3
If copied  then Task has not been fulfilled
Total 6

 

Task 21 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
Deletion of files 4
Deletion of folder 2
Total 6

Task 22 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
Creation of link 3
Change of file name 2
Deduction for link to wrong program -2
Typing error within the file names -1
Total 5

Task 23 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
Change of attribute (one point for each file) 2
Total 2

Task 24 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
Correct number 4
Total 4

Points 23

Task 20 6 Points

Move the files with the file name expansion .XLS from the folder \Documents into the folder \Templates\StandardTables.

Task 21 6 Points

Delete all files with the file name expansion .ALT and all files with the file name expansion .STA in the folder \Garbage.
Afterwards, delete the entire folder \Statistics_2001 including all sub-folders and files possibly contained therein.

Task 22 5 Points

Create a link with the program PAINT (mspaint.exe) in the base folder of your exam floppy disk.
Afterwards, change the name of the link into Paint_Program.

Task 23 2 Points

On your floppy disk, you find the files Leihgabe_2000.TXT and LEIHGABE_2001. PPT in the folder \Documents. Delete the file attribute write-protected (read-only) on those files.

Task 24 4 Points

There are different files with the file name expansion .TXT on your floppy disk. How many files are saved on the floppy disk that contain the term “Volkshochschule” within the document?

a)  2 files

b)  3 files

c)  4 files

d)  5 files

Task 25 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
Correct file name 2
Correct file size 2
Total 4

Task 26 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
Text copied 2
File WERBETEXT.TXT unchanged 2
File ADVERTISMENT.DOC saved 2
Correct file name and file type 2
Wrong storage location -1
Wrong file name / file type -1
Total 8

Task 27 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
File printed 2
Rectangle is visible on print-out 2
Deduction if other object had been drawn -1
Total 4

Task 28 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
Creation of compressed folder 2
Renamed 2
Total 4

Points 20

Task 25 4 Points

There is a text file with the file attribute hidden on your floppy disk!

File name: _____________________________________________________

File size: _____________________________________________________ KB

 

Task 26 8 Points

Use the program WORDPAD to open the file ADVERTISMENT.DOC out of the top folder of your floppy disk. Afterwards, open the file PROMOTION.TXT out of your folder \Documents. By using the clipboard, copy the given text out of the file PROMOTION.TXT into the document ADVERTISMENT.DOC. Close the file PROMOTION.TXT after you have copied the text.
Save the still opened file ADVERTISMENT.DOC on your floppy disk in the folder \Units\Marketing as file in the RTF format with the file name CUSTOMER.

 

Task 27 4 Points

In the program PAINT, open the file with the following designation DRAFT.BMP which is saved on your floppy disk in the folder \Documents.
Draw a small rectangle in addition to the already existing circle.
Save the changes and print the file. Sign the print out

Task 28 4 Points

Convert the folder \Documents on your floppy disk into a zip-compressed folder. Afterwards, rename this zip-compressed folder into Backup.

Task 29 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
Correct number 2
Total 2

Task 30 Allocation of points max. 1st corrector 2nd corrector
Analysis done 2
Total 2

Points 4

Task 29 2 Points
Start the help and support center. Search for the term clipboard. How many matches do you get by the full-text search?

a)  1 match

b)  2 matches

c)  3 matches

d)  4 matches

Task 30 2 Points

Start the batch processing file EVALUATION.BAT out of your top folder of your floppy disk.
(If you succeded in doing so, a file STATUS AFTER THE EXAM.TXT will be created in the folder \ Evaluation.)

Please note !!!

If you make changes to your solutions of the practical tasks afterwards (within the exam time) you have to repeat task 30. Otherwise, the file Status after the Exam.txt contains the older (incorrect) status and your latest changes will not be registered.

Page Maximum points First corrector (red) Second corrector (green)
3 4
5 6
7 7
9 9
11 8
13 6
15 11
17 23
19 20
21 4
Total 98

Please copy the results into the result sheet of the National Association.
Date: First corrector:

Date: Second corrector

XGLEngl 00 07 02

 

 

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