Fourth Grade Diagnostic Assessment

Why is it important to use a computer to store information instead of writing it by hand?

• Because computers are faster for printing documents

• Because computers allow for easy storage and retrieval of information

• Because handwriting is more fun

• Because computers do not have enough memory

Imagine you are working on a team project to create a brochure about an animal. How could you and your teammates collaborate better using the computer?

• Each person does their own part in different documents and then combines them

• Work together on a single shared document and see changes in real time

• Use a whiteboard to draw the brochures

• Each person prints their part and then meets to paste them

What tool can you use in a word processor to make a document look more professional and organized?

• Change the color of the printer ink

• Adjust margins, line spacing, and use headers

• Use a pen to underline important parts

• Disconnect the printer to save ink

How can you demonstrate understanding of a complex topic using digital tools?

• Writing an essay without images

• Creating a visual chart or presentation to explain the topic

• Only talking about the topic without visual support

• Using bright colors in the text

What would happen if you did not format your document and left all the text as it is?

• The document would be easier to read

• The document might look messy and hard to read

• The document would print faster

• The document could not be saved

Why is the spell checker useful when writing a document?

• Because it corrects spelling errors automatically

• Because it changes the font size

• Because it prints the document faster

• Because it adjusts the text color

What is the function of the text highlighting tool in a document?

• Allows changing the text format

• Helps identify and highlight important information

• Changes the page size

• Deletes the highlighted text

If you need to include a photo of an animal in your report, how can you do it in a word processor?

• Copy the photo from the Internet and paste it directly into the document

• Write the description of the photo instead of including it

• Draw the photo by hand and scan it

• Print the photo and paste it into the document

What should you do if you find an error in your document before printing it?

• Leave the error as it is

• Use the correction tool to review and correct the error

• Print the document and correct the error with a marker

• Turn off the computer

How can you use technology to help your team create a presentation about a project?

• Having each team member speak separately without visual support

• Using presentation software to create slides summarizing the project

• Only printing the document and taking it to the presentation

• Sending an email to all team members without a meeting