Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files

Module Goals
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 organize 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 2 Sample Part-Test 2.1
This is a sample test only.
(This test uses additional electronic files - these can be downloaded at the bottom of this page)

The following is the 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 which will help organise a new administration system at your local swimming 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. Enter your Candidate Identification in the space provided and save. (2 Marks)
   

2. Describe the correct procedure for turning off your computer ? Enter your answer in the answerfile and save. (2 Marks)
   

3. Create two new subfolders within the ecdltest folder on your Candidate Disk. Name the folders: male and female. (2 Marks)
   

4. Create the following subfolder structure within the female subfolder as represented by the diagram below. (2 Marks)
   

5. Move the files clubvisit and swim from the ecdltest folder to the female subfolder. (2 Marks)
   

6. How many files in the ecdltest folder are of type .txt ? Enter your answer in the answerfile and save. (2 Marks)
   

7. Delete the files letter1 and module1 from the ecdltest folder. (2 Marks)
   

8. Print two copies of answerfile to an output printer if available or save as a print file in the answer folder. (2 Marks)