Highfield Level 2 Award in Digital Skills for the Workplace (RQF) Practice Exam

Highfield Level 2 Award in Digital
Skills for the Workplace (RQF)
Practice Exam
Question 1. Which of the following is an example of an input device?


A) Monitor


B) Keyboard


C) Printer


D) Speaker


Answer: B


Explanation: A keyboard is used to input data into a computer, making it

an input device.




Question 2. What type of software manages the hardware and software

resources of a computer?


A) Application Software

,Highfield Level 2 Award in Digital
Skills for the Workplace (RQF)
Practice Exam
B) System Software


C) Utility Software


D) Malware


Answer: B


Explanation: System software, such as an operating system, manages

the computer's hardware and provides a platform for applications.




Question 3. Which file extension is typically associated with word

processing documents?


A) .mp3


B) .docx


C) .jpeg

,Highfield Level 2 Award in Digital
Skills for the Workplace (RQF)
Practice Exam
D) .exe


Answer: B


Explanation: .docx is the standard file extension for Microsoft Word

documents.




Question 4. Which of the following is a function of an operating system?


A) Creating spreadsheets


B) Managing memory


C) Editing images


D) Designing websites


Answer: B

, Highfield Level 2 Award in Digital
Skills for the Workplace (RQF)
Practice Exam
Explanation: The operating system manages the computer's memory

among other resources.




Question 5. When installing new software, what should you check first?


A) Internet speed


B) Hardware and software compatibility


C) Monitor brightness


D) Printer status


Answer: B


Explanation: Compatibility ensures the software works properly on your

device.