ECDL / ICDL Online Essentials
Sample Part-Test
Sample Part-Test 1
1.1 Which one of the following best describes the [1 mark]
Internet?
a. A worldwide collection of computer networks
accessible by the public.
b. A collection of interlinked documents stored on the
Internet.
c. A network designed to protect against external
attacks.
d. An intranet used to connect specified users to a
private network.
1.2 Which one of the following best describes why https
and a lock symbol would be displayed on a web [1 mark]
page?
a. To indicate that the web page is closed.
b. To indicate that the web page is unsafe.
c. To indicate that the web page is secure.
d. To indicate that the web page is for shopping.
1.3 Which one of the following best describes a pop-up? [1 mark]
a. A folder that contains links to web pages you wish to
revisit.
b. A form of online advertising that appears as a small
web browser window.
c. A small text file that stores information about you
and your preferences.
d. A digital verification that authenticates a website.
1.4 Which one of the following types of audience would
most likely view a website with online games and
pop music discussion forums? [1 mark]
a. Teenagers.
b. Seniors.
c. Teachers.
d. Scientists.
1.5 Which one of the following guidelines should a data
controller follow? [1 mark]
a. Make sure that personal data is never updated.
b. Store personal data for an undefined length of time.
c. Make the personal data freely available to third
parties.
d. Only store personal data for a specific, lawful and
clearly stated reason.
Continued…
Limited. European Computer Driving Licence, ECDL, International Computer Driving Licence, ICDL, and
related logos are all registered Trade Marks of ECDL Foundation. All rights reserved.
Sample Part-Test
Sample Part-Test 1
1.1 Which one of the following best describes the [1 mark]
Internet?
a. A worldwide collection of computer networks
accessible by the public.
b. A collection of interlinked documents stored on the
Internet.
c. A network designed to protect against external
attacks.
d. An intranet used to connect specified users to a
private network.
1.2 Which one of the following best describes why https
and a lock symbol would be displayed on a web [1 mark]
page?
a. To indicate that the web page is closed.
b. To indicate that the web page is unsafe.
c. To indicate that the web page is secure.
d. To indicate that the web page is for shopping.
1.3 Which one of the following best describes a pop-up? [1 mark]
a. A folder that contains links to web pages you wish to
revisit.
b. A form of online advertising that appears as a small
web browser window.
c. A small text file that stores information about you
and your preferences.
d. A digital verification that authenticates a website.
1.4 Which one of the following types of audience would
most likely view a website with online games and
pop music discussion forums? [1 mark]
a. Teenagers.
b. Seniors.
c. Teachers.
d. Scientists.
1.5 Which one of the following guidelines should a data
controller follow? [1 mark]
a. Make sure that personal data is never updated.
b. Store personal data for an undefined length of time.
c. Make the personal data freely available to third
parties.
d. Only store personal data for a specific, lawful and
clearly stated reason.
Continued…
Limited. European Computer Driving Licence, ECDL, International Computer Driving Licence, ICDL, and
related logos are all registered Trade Marks of ECDL Foundation. All rights reserved.
