Mastering Google Drive By Mr. B

Hey Kai, Grace, and Avery! What's the primary benefit of organizing your Google Drive using folders and subfolders?

• It increases the storage capacity of your Google Drive.

• It helps in quickly locating and accessing files.

• It automatically backs up your files to another cloud service.

• It allows you to share files with others more easily.

Answer explanation

Organizing your Google Drive with folders and subfolders primarily helps in quickly locating and accessing files. This structure makes it easier to find specific documents without sifting through a cluttered interface.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Ava and Elijah are organizing their Google Drive. Which of the following is a fun and effective way to name their files to keep things tidy?

• Using random numbers and letters.

• Including the date and a brief description in the file name.

• Using only uppercase letters.

• Avoiding the use of spaces and special characters.

Answer explanation

Including the date and a brief description in the file name helps in easily identifying and sorting files, making organization more efficient. This practice enhances clarity and retrieval, unlike random letters or uppercase-only names.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Aria and William are organizing their "School Projects" folder in Google Drive. How can they strategically create subfolders for different subjects to make their work more efficient and fun?

• Create subfolders named "Math," "Science," "History," etc., within "School Projects."

• Place all files directly in the "School Projects" folder without subfolders.

• Create subfolders named "Project 1," "Project 2," etc., without specifying subjects.

• Use a single subfolder named "Miscellaneous."

Answer explanation

Creating subfolders for each subject like 'Math,' 'Science,' and 'History' within 'School Projects' allows for better organization and quick access to files, improving overall efficiency compared to other options.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Hannah needs to find her document titled "Biology Notes" that she last modified a month ago. How can she use Google Drive's search functionality to locate it?

• Type "Biology Notes" in the search bar and filter by "Last modified date."

• Scroll through all your files manually.

• Use the "Recent" tab to find the document.

• Create a new document with the same title.

Answer explanation

To find 'Biology Notes', type it in the search bar and use the filter for 'Last modified date' to specify the timeframe. This method is efficient compared to scrolling or creating a new document.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Hey David, Benjamin, and Evelyn! Can you guess what cool feature of Google Drive helps you visually distinguish between different types of files or projects?

• It increases the storage limit of your Google Drive.

• It helps in visually distinguishing between different types of files or projects.

• It automatically organizes files alphabetically.

• It enables automatic sharing with specific users.

Answer explanation

Using color-coded folders in Google Drive helps in visually distinguishing between different types of files or projects, making it easier to organize and locate them quickly.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Abigail, Ethan, and Aria are working on a group project and need to share a folder. What is the best way to ensure everyone can contribute and edit the files?

• Share the folder with "View only" permissions.

• Share the folder with "Comment only" permissions.

• Share the folder with "Edit" permissions.

• Share the folder with "Owner" permissions.

Answer explanation

Sharing the folder with 'Edit' permissions allows all classmates to contribute and modify files, ensuring effective collaboration. 'View only' and 'Comment only' permissions restrict editing, which is not suitable for group projects.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Imagine you and your friends, Charlotte, Lily, and Grace, have a massive collection of files in your Google Drive. How would you plan a fun and effective strategy to declutter and organize these files?

• Delete all files older than one year.

• Move all files to a single folder named "Old Files."

• Review and categorize files into relevant folders, archiving those that are not frequently used.

• Ignore the clutter and continue adding new files.

Answer explanation

The best strategy is to review and categorize files into relevant folders, which helps maintain organization and accessibility. Archiving infrequently used files prevents clutter while keeping important documents easily retrievable.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Hey Aria and Samuel, which feature in Google Drive helps you quickly access your favorite files?

• The "Trash" folder.

• The "Starred" folder.

• The "Shared with me" folder.

• The "Recent" folder.

Answer explanation

The 'Starred' folder in Google Drive allows users to quickly access files they frequently use by marking them as important. This feature helps in organizing and retrieving essential documents easily.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept