Using Devices & Handling Information
10 free practice questions with explanations
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Using Devices & Handling Information: example questions & answers
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Which file type is normally used for a word-processed document?
- A.exe
- B.docx✓
- C.jpg
- D.mp3
Answer: A .docx file is a word-processing document; .mp3 is audio, .jpg an image, .exe a program.
What does it mean to 'back up' your files?
- ADelete them to free up space
- BEmail them to your whole contact list
- CMove them into a different folder on the PC
- DSave an extra copy somewhere safe✓
Answer: A backup is a second copy (e.g. on a USB drive or cloud) so you don't lose your work.
Which is the safest place to store an important backup?
- AA separate device or cloud storage✓
- BOn the desktop or next to the original
- COn the same hard drive
- DIn the recycle bin (deleted items)
Answer: Keeping a backup on a different device or in the cloud protects you if the computer fails.
What is 'cloud storage'?
- ADeleting old files, photos and emails
- BSaving files to a USB stick or disk
- CStoring files on remote internet servers✓
- DPrinting files onto paper (hard copy)
Answer: Cloud storage (e.g. OneDrive, Google Drive) keeps your files on internet servers you can access anywhere.
In a file path, the folder structure helps you to:
- AChange the file type for you
- BOrganise and find files easily✓
- CDelete old files faster
- DMake each file smaller
Answer: Folders (and subfolders) organise files logically so they are easy to find later.
Which is a sensible, clear file name?
- Adocument final FINAL 2 (1)
- Basdf
- Cuntitled1
- D2026-budget-report-v2✓
Answer: A good file name is clear and meaningful, e.g. including the topic, date and version.
What does 'compressing' (zipping) a file do?
- ADeletes or hides the original file on your computer
- BSends the file straight to the office printer queue
- CChanges the file into an image you cannot edit
- DMakes the file smaller for storage or sending✓
Answer: Compressing reduces a file's size, which is useful for storage and emailing.
Before trusting information on a website, you should check:
- AThe font, size and colour of the text
- BHow quickly the page loads on a phone or PC
- CHow many pictures the page contains
- DWho wrote it, when, and whether it is a reliable source✓
Answer: Evaluate the author, date and reliability of a source before trusting or using its information.
A search engine is used to:
- AStore your files when offline
- BPrint photos or letters at home
- CWrite and format documents
- DFind information on the internet✓
Answer: A search engine (e.g. Google, Bing) helps you find web pages and information.
Putting a phrase in "quotation marks" in a search engine usually:
- ASorts the results into alphabetical (A-Z) order
- BTranslates the phrase
- CRemoves adverts from results
- DSearches for that exact phrase✓
Answer: Quotation marks tell the search engine to find that exact phrase, narrowing results.