Definition
of Computer Literacy
"Computer literacy is an understanding of the concepts, terminology
and operations that relate to general computer use. It is the
essential knowledge needed to function independently with a computer.
This functionality includes being able to solve and avoid problems,
adapt to new situations, keep information organized and communicate
effectively with other computer literate people."
The Africa University Information Technology Training
Center through the Computer Services Department is
committed to raising the level of Computer Literacy in
the university, the surrounding community and Africa
as a whole through the provision of unequalled IT
Training services'
What
is ICDL?
ICDL is a worldwide qualification which is used as a
measure of competence in computer skills.
It's aims are :
To raise the general level of competency in IT
To improve productivity at work
To
ensure that best practice and quality issues
are understood and implemented.
How it works
The ICDL syllabus is designed to cover the key concepts
of computing, its practical applications and their use in
the workplace and society in general. It is broken down
into seven modules, each of which must be passed before the ICDL
will be issued. ICDL is open to anyone regardless of age, education,
experience or background.
****************************************** Take the Test: Computer Literacy Test
There
is only one correct answer for each test item.
Answers are at the end of the test
1) If the
power suddenly goes out while writing a
letter with a word processing program
__ a) everything in memory (RAM) will be erased;
__ b) the letter will definitely not be lost;
__ c) the word processing program will be lost;
__ d) files may be lost.
2) Adding more memory (RAM) to a computer system
__ a) will increase the computer's processing speed;
__ b) provides more room for files.
__ c) allows more programs to be loaded;
__ d) reduces the possibility of malfunctions.
3) Two computers are compatible if they
__ a) can use the same data;
__ b) have the same speed (megahertz);
__ c) have about the same storage capacity;
__ d) can use the same programs.
4) A hard or floppy disk drive functions most like a
__ a) record player;
__ b) tape recorder;
__ c) wastepaper basket;
__ d) filter.
5) What is generally on a non-blank CD?
__ a) music;
__ b) data;
__ c) programs;
__ d) files.
6) The Internet is a specific example of
__ a) a large multi-user program;
__ b) a computer network;
__ c) wireless communication;
__ d) file storage.
7) A file name extension such as .doc or .xls
__ a) affects the contents of the file;
__ b) does not necessarily indicate the file type;
__ c) must never be changed;
__ d) always indicates the file type.
8) An e-mail
"attachment"
__ a) is a file;
__ b) must be compatible with both computers;
__ c) cannot represent a program;
__ d) cannot represent a picture.
