Free ECDL ECDL-ADVANCED Exam Actual Questions

The questions for ECDL-ADVANCED were last updated On Jan 14, 2025

Question No. 1

Which of the following datatypes will you use to store files in a field?

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Correct Answer: B

Chapter: DATABASE, ADVANCED-LEVEL

Objective: Table Design

Question No. 2

Which of the following options can be used to retrieve data from a database without directly connected to the tables in the database by using a visual basic application?

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Correct Answer: D

A query can be used to retrieve data from the database without directly connected to the tables in the database. It can be created for either a single table or for joining two or more tables. The query acts as a virtual table and users can retrieve data from it.

Answer options A, B, and C are incorrect. These are not valid options for this.


Chapter: DATABASE, ADVANCED-LEVEL

Objective: Table Design

Question No. 3

You want to perform the following tasks to manipulate data before importing it into Access:

* Add fields.

* Combine fields.

* Use complex mathematical functions.

Which of the following is the best place to perform the above listed tasks?

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Correct Answer: D

A Microsoft Office Excel worksheet is the best place to perform the following tasks to manipulate data before importing it into Access:

* Add or remove fields.

* Combine or split fields.

* Use complex mathematical functions.

You can easily import a worksheet or a named range from a worksheet into a new table or an existing table. You can also import some particular fields from a worksheet or a named range into Access.

Answer options C, B, and A are incorrect. You can use these three places for importing data into Access, but all these have a complicated process of importing information.


Chapter: DATABASE, ADVANCED-LEVEL

Objective: Import, Export and Link data

Question No. 4

Which of the following functions will return the current system date and time?

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Correct Answer: D

The Now() function is used to return the current system date and time.

Following is the syntax for the Now() function:

Now() Answer option A is incorrect. The Format() function is used to take an expression and return it as a formatted string.

Following is the syntax for the Format() function:

Format(expression, [format, [firstdayofweek, [firstweekofyear]]] )

Answer option B is incorrect. The DatePart() function is used to return a specified part of a given date.

Following is the syntax for the DatePart() function:

DatePart(interval, date, [firstdayofweek], [firstweekofyear])

Answer option C is incorrect. The Date() function is used to return the serial number of a date.

Following is the syntax for the Date() function:

Date(year, month, day)


Chapter: ADVANCED SPREADSHEETS

Objective: Functions

Question No. 5

Which of the following controls are available in a form?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

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Correct Answer: A, C, D

The following controls are available in a form:

* Rich Text: It is used to provide a text block control and is typically used for text entry that a user does not want changed or accessed.

* Text: It is used to provide a text block control.

* Picture Content Control: It is used to select an image to insert into the form.

* Building Block Gallery: It is used to select text blocks from a building block gallery.

* Combo Box: It is used to select a response from a drop-down list.

* Drop-Down List: It is used to provide a list of responses for the user.

* Date Picker: It is used to select a date from an interactive calendar.

* Check Box Content Control: It is sued to provide a check box for user response.

* Legacy Forms: It is used to supply a list of legacy Word form controls and ActiveX controls.

Answer option B is incorrect. It is not a valid control in a form.


Chapter: ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING

Objective: Enhancing Productivity