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A series of questions testing the reader's knowledge on various aspects of digital literacy and internet usage, including web navigation, online shopping, digital etiquette, and accessibility. The questions cover topics such as urls, external hard drives, webpages, digital citizenship, data collection, and more.
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(Ch. 2) Patricia intends to study analyses of the last five Presidential elections. Which of the following is an authentic source for the study? A. A political commentator's website that is popular in a certain region B. Articles published in a newspaper known to be neutral toward any political party C. The personal websites of the presidential candidates who lost the last five elections D. The official websites of the Democratic and Republican parties -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------B. Articles published in a newspaper known to be neutral toward any political party (Ch. 2) Francis has designed a picture book appropriate for third graders. He wants teachers across the world to freely download, use, and distribute his work, but he would still like to retain his copyright on the content. What type of license should he use for his book? A. digital rights management B. fair use license C. Creative Commons license D. standard copyright -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------C. Creative Commons license (Ch. 2) Google is an example of which type of website? A. A web portal B. A search site C. An online social network D. A content aggregation site -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------B. A search site
(Ch. 2) Kyle likes to keep in touch with his friends and family using the Internet. He enjoys sharing pictures, music, and ideas. He also enjoys playing games with others online. Which of the following online platforms should he use to do all of this? A. Google, because it is one of the most popular search engines B. Facebook, because it is an online social network that allows game play C. YouTube, because it is a popular video-sharing website D. Flipboard, because he does not need to register -----CORRECT ANSWER-------------- --B. Facebook, because it is an online social network that allows game play (Ch. 2) Susan is reading through a collection of webpages that contains information about a software firm. The firm manages the information on these webpages. What is Susan most likely browsing? A. Her email account B. Someone's Facebook profile C. Different pages listed by a search engine D. The website of the software firm -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------D. The website of the software firm (Ch. 2) Which of the following is assigned to each webpage to identify its location on the Internet? A. universal address B. uniform resource locator (URL) C. hyperlinks D. Transport Layer Security (TLS) -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------B. uniform resource locator (URL) (Ch. 2) Rogelio wants to buy appliances for his newly leased apartment. He looks for information on PriceGrabber, a comparison shopping website. Which of the following advantages do sites such as this offer? A. Discounts on future purchases B. Mobile payment plans C. Price comparisons from different vendors D. Easy delivery of appliances to any location -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------C. Price comparisons from different vendors
(Ch. 2) Jodi is traveling to San Francisco for a conference. She has stored her PowerPoint slides on Microsoft's web app. What could be of concern to her while presenting her slides? A. A poor internet connection B. Storage space on her external hard drive C. Storage space on her laptop D. Access to the latest version of the web app -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------A. A poor internet connection (Ch. 2) Information literacy means you can evaluate whether online information is misleading, biased, or out of date. (T/F) -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------True (Ch. 2) You use the CARS checklist to determine whether a website is current, appealing, relevant, and sophisticated. (T/F) -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------False (Ch. 2) A(n) _____ is an electronic document that can contain text, graphics, sound, video, and links. A. web address B. web browser C. website D. webpage -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------D. webpage (Ch. 2) An e-commerce website offers fewer models, colors, and sizes than a physical store. (T/F) -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------False (Ch. 2) The current Copyright Law states that, in general, works published after 1977 will fall into public domain 70 years after the death of the author. Which of the following
will be true for those who want to use a whole or portions of a novel published in 1978, with a copyright notice 70 years after the author dies? A. They are free to do so without seeking permission or paying royalty. B. They will need to seek permission to do so. C. They will need to pay a royalty to do so. D. They will -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------A. They are free to do so without seeking permission or paying royalty. (Ch. 2) Joe wants to use an engaging image as a hook in his presentation, but he's afraid of violating any copyright laws. What should he do? A. Search for an image on Creative Commons B. Search for an image on Bing C. Search for an image on Wolfram Alpha D. Search for an image on Yahoo -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------A. Search for an image on Creative Commons (Ch. 2) Online classified ads are an example of C2C e-commerce. (T/F) -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------True (Ch. 2) Gregory is researching the use of certain drugs for treating anemia in women living in a developing country. Which of the following approaches is the most focused on his research? A. Use a general search engine but refine search queries using search operators. B. Use a general search engine and use specific keywords. C. Use the web directories created by health research institutions. D. Use specialized search tools to search the Library of Congress. -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------C. Use the web directories created by health research institutions. (Ch. 2) Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure? A. You are required to provide login details to display information. B. A lock icon is not displayed in the address bar. C. The URL of the website begins with http.
following arguments can Stuart make to convince Amanda without painting a false picture? A. You can shop online at any time of day and in any weather conditions. B. E-commerce websites are more secure than physical shops. C. Some physical stores are designed to look legitimate but are actually fraudulent. D. There is no differe -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------A. You can shop online at any time of day and in any weather conditions. (Ch. 2) Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework. (T/F) -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------True (Ch. 2) Steve has built an online shopping website and he would like to increase his website ranking in the search results. You are his consultant. Which of the following would you recommend for him to help achieve his goal? A. Offer a variety of online payment options B. Link his website to other popular websites C. Offer a discount to shoppers visiting his site D. Increase the number of products -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------B. Link his website to other popular websites (Ch. 2) Lionel wants to find images of colonies of Emperor penguins to use for a school project. Which of the following phrases should he use as the search query to find the results he needs? A. Emperor penguin B. Emperor penguin colony C. penguin colony D. Emperor penguin images -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------B. Emperor penguin colony (Ch. 14) Bruce realizes he's getting a cramp in his neck after texting with his buddy for several minutes. He puts the phone down and takes his dog for a walk. This is an example of ____________.
A. digital etiquette B. digital citizenship C. digital security D. digital literacy -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------B. digital citizenship (Ch. 14) Ricky unplugs his Amazon Alexa smart speaker when he's not using it. He's trying to limit unnecessary ____________. A. data breaches B. digital inclusion C. cyberbullying D. data collection -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------D. data collection (Ch. 14) Sami is trying to figure out why she keeps missing deadlines for her schoolwork. She enjoys playing video games during her downtime, but she doesn't think this relaxing hobby interferes with her grades. And yet, she's still losing points from missed work. How can Sami determine what effect technology has on her schoolwork? A. Take occasional breaks while gaming. B. Keep a log of all her gaming activities. C. Give up gaming for a few weeks and see if that helps. D. Keep a log of all her -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------D. Keep a log of all her technology use. (Ch. 14) Which of the following factors might indicate that content on the Internet is reliable? A. The author is urging action that would financially benefit that author. B. The author is biased toward one perspective. C. The author is affiliated with an organization that is committed to one side of the issue. D. The author cites resources from respected authorities. -----CORRECT ANSWER------ ----------D. The author cites resources from respected authorities. (Ch. 14) Francis closely monitors customer reviews on Google for his landscaping business. Most customers post high praise for his work; however, today he discovered an extremely negative review posted by someone claiming the name "Superman." Clearly, this is a fake name, and Francis has no way of following up with the person to
D. Texting and walking at the same time -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------B. Spending too much time looking at devices (Ch. 14) Phillip works long hours from home on his computer. While the work is challenging, he loves it and feels energized by the long, productive hours. Lately, however, he's been having trouble falling asleep. What strategy will help him get to sleep more easily? A. Keep a log of his activity with technology. B. Do a digital detox about an hour before bedtime. C. Do more relaxing activities with technology. D. Take a break from devices throughout the day. -----CORRECT ANSWER---------------- B. Do a digital detox about an hour before bedtime. (Ch. 14) Hunter has dyslexia and struggles to understand text when he reads it to himself. It seems assigned class readings always make more sense when someone else reads them to him. What tool can help Hunter study more independently? A. Screen reader B. Alternative keyboard C. Screen magnifier D. Alt text -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------A. Screen reader (Ch. 14) Paige is designing a web page that will contain instructions for how to use a new web conferencing tool at her work. She formats best practice tips in green, and she formats warning information in red. Which employees might struggle with this formatting? A. People with visual impairments using screen magnifiers B. People reading the web page on their smartphones C. People with color blindness D. People with hearing impairments -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------C. People with color blindness (Ch. 14) Content published on the Internet tends to be reliable. (T/F) -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------False
(Ch. 14) Curtis decided to leave his smartphone in his car as he heads out for a day long hike. This is an example of a ______________. A. repetitive strain injury B. technology addiction C. digital footprint D. digital detox -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------D. digital detox (Ch. 14) A country's lawmakers define __________ standards of conduct. A. moral B. personal C. legal D. ethical -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------C. legal (Ch. 14) Josie is scrolling through her social media newsfeed when she sees a photo of her that a friend posted. The photo is embarrassing and was taken without Josie's knowledge when she was staying at the friend's house. Josie requests the photo be taken down. Josie is managing her own ___________. A. data breach B. public domain C. netiquette D. digital footprint -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------D. digital footprint (Ch. 14) Which of the following is NOT a responsible way to dispose of an old smartphone after removing your data from the device? A. Donate it to a charity. B. Remove the battery and throw it in the trash. C. Take it to a recycling facility. D. Trade it for credit at a technology store. -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------B. Remove the battery and throw it in the trash. (Ch. 14) Leif is designing a website for his employer. Which of the following elements on the home page will NOT require alt text?
(Ch. 14) Genevieve loves playing video games with friends on her Xbox connected to her TV. However, she's careful to get up, stretch, and walk around at least once every hour. What problem is this habit most likely helping her avoid? A. Technology addiction B. Text neck C. Repetitive strain injury D. Accidental falls -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------C. Repetitive strain injury (Ch. 14) Kristy just received a laptop from her employer so she can work from home. She wonders if she can also use the laptop for personal activity, such as streaming movies. What documentation should Kristy check to find the answer to her question? A. Knowledge base B. Acceptable use policy (AUP) C. Warranty D. Code of conduct -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------B. Acceptable use policy (AUP) (Ch. 14) Marley stayed up late to watch the planet Mars rise in the east. She had read online that Mars was unusually close to the Earth in its orbit and would look nearly as large as the moon. However, she only saw stars, and the next morning she ended up oversleeping because of her late bedtime. Marley was the victim of __________. A. the digital divide B. a data breach C. a hoax D. distracted driving -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------C. a hoax (Ch. 14) If an organization accepts old technological devices for recycling or refurbishing, you can be assured that the device is being handled responsibly. (T/F) -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------False (Ch. 14) During a regional state of emergency, an Internet service provider offered three months of free Internet access to anyone affected by the crisis. This effort was intended to help reduce the impact of ___________.
A. digital inclusion B. the digital divide C. data breaches D. digital access -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------B. the digital divide (Ch. 14) A person who does not own a laptop or smartphone is not a digital citizen and so does not need to be concerned about digital ethics. (T/F) -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------False (Ch. 14) Brad donates his old phone to a nearby charity, which refurbishes phones and offers them at no cost to challenged populations in the area. These people can use the free phones to help them find housing, employment, and other community resources. This program supports ______________. A. an acceptable use policy (AUP) B. the digital divide C. the Internet of Things (IoT) D. digital inclusion -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------D. digital inclusion (Ch. 14) Maisie doesn't limit her time watching enjoyable and relaxing shows on her laptop in the evenings after work and on the weekends because technology has an entirely wholesome effect without any risks. (T/F) -----CORRECT ANSWER----------------False (ch. 4) ____ is a free voice recognition app that you can use when you need a break from typing or want the benefit of hands-free dictations. A. ReadSpeak B. Audio to text C. Windows Speech recognition D. Windows Voice to Text -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------C. Windows Speech recognition (ch. 4) A folder located within another folder is called a _______.
(T/F) -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------True (ch. 4) This logo represents which Operating System? (Penguin) A. Linux B. Suited Pengiun C. Windows D. macOS -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------A. Linux (ch. 4) If you put a file in the recycle bin, you can retrieve it (if needed)? A. No, it has been deleted forever B. Yes, as long as the recycle bin has not been emptied C. Yes, it stays in the recycle bin forever -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------B. Yes, as long as the recycle bin has not been emptied (ch. 4) Which is the biggest file size? A. 924 kb B. 303 gb C. 713 mb -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------B. 303 gb (ch. 4) What is the Windows storage area that holds the selections you copy or cut so you can use them later? A. Clipboard B. File Management C. ROM D. Playground -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------A. Clipboard (ch. 4) Any content created using a computer, such as a picture or a text document is a ________? A. Sub Folder B. File C. Folder
D. Directory Structure -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------B. File (ch. 4) Windows 11 includes a ____________, which gives priority to game processes to help you get the most out of your hardware. A. X-Box Mode B. Microsoft Mode C. Game Mode D. Time to Play Mode -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------C. Game Mode (ch. 4) Jazmyn cannot find the paper that she wrote last night. She is in a panic and you want to help her. What advice would you give her? A. Retype the paper and save it in a new folder. B. Go to the Start menu or Dock to see if the operating system saved it there. C. Use the search tool to locate the file by file name, content, or date. D. Restart the computer and wait for the document to open automatically. ----- CORRECT ANSWER------------------C. Use the search tool to locate the file by file name, content, or date. (ch. 4) Command used to change the name of a file / folder? A. Rename B. Update C. Change D. Copy -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------A. Rename (ch. 4) If I delete a file from the desktop, is it permanently deleted? A. No, it goes to the recycle bin, and the recycle bin deletes it B. Yes, it is done forever C. No, it goes to the recycle bin, and you have to empty the recycle bin -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------C. No, it goes to the recycle bin, and you have to empty the recycle bin (ch. 4) The new snap layout in Windows 11 allows users to _______?
D. parts of a computer that are soft - ----CORRECT ANSWER------------------C. a set of rules that instruct the computer what to do (ch. 4) Understanding how to save and organize fields means you can easily find and open them when necessary. This practice is called ______? A. File saving B. File management C. File organization D. File methods -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------B. File management (ch. 4) The browser built into Windows 11 is? A. Brave B. Safari C. Chrome D. Edge -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------D. Edge (ch. 4) The term OS is short for? A. Apple B. Operating System C. Overload System D. Operating Software -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------B. Operating System (ch. 4) This is your intelligent personal assistant on Mac, helping you multitask and get things done. A. Siri B. Cortana C. Dictation D. Speaker -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------A. Siri (ch. 4) Command used to create a duplicate of the file / folder? A. Paste
B. Copy C. Cut D. Duplicate -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------B. Copy (ch. 4) The arrangement of folders into parent and subfolders is called the? A. Folder B. Sub Folder C. Main Folder D. Directory Structure -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------D. Directory Structure (ch. 4) The picture shows a type of user interface as a function of the operating system. A. Graphical User Interface B. Command Line -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------A. Graphical User Interface (ch. 4) The browser built into macOS is? A. Edge B. Safari C. Chrome D. Brave -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------B. Safari (ch. 4) Which of the following is the Windows 11 Official Background? A. Dark blue swirl B. Blue background w/ Windows logo C. Grassy field with clouds -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------A. Dark blue swirl (Ch. 2) Which of the following is a web app? A. Google Docs B. Microsoft Edge C. Flipboard D. Yahoo! -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------A. Google Docs