PRODUCT REVIEW

PROGRAM: Fidei Defensor

FORMAT: BBC B and Master

COST: Public Domain

This is a simple quiz program for the BBC micro which asks ten multiple choice questions on various subjects. The questions are relatively simple and the program is obviously aimed at the younger user. There is also an option of a simple game linked to the quiz so that when you get a correct answer, you get the chance of some bonus points.

The questions are not random, i.e. if you do the choose the same topic again, you get the same questions in the same order. However, a major point in the programs favour is that you can alter the questions. Therefore, if you want your child to learn a particular topic, you can set the questions on that topic to bring out the aspects you want. This should also help to keep their interest as they should quickly learn the answers to the provided quizzes.

A useful little program for an able, if older, computer. It is available from the CCCU PD library and probably from other PD libraries that cover the humble Beeb.