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WorksheetsNCCoSN CETL Exam Practice Quiz
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 38mins
What is the CETL / COSN structure for how to be an effective leader of technology in your organization known as?
Vision
Stakeholders
Framework of Essential Skills
Strategic Planning
What does the term "Vision" refer to in the context of district goals?
Task-oriented management
Long-term, big-picture perspectives
Collective credit and failure
Systemic improvement cycle
Who are considered "Stakeholders" in the context of this vocabulary list?
Manager, Leader, and Distributed leadership
Teachers, students, families, community, groups
Strategic Planning and Shared beliefs
Cross-functional teams
What is the "Baldrige Framework" an example of?
A task-oriented management style
A strategic abandonment technique
A systemic improvement cycle
A vision for long-term district goals
What is the difference between a "Manager" and a "Leader" as defined in this vocabulary list?
A Manager is focused on strategic planning, while a Leader is task-oriented
A Manager is task-oriented, while a Leader is focused on strategic planning
A Manager is part of cross-functional teams, while a Leader focuses on shared beliefs
A Manager believes in strategic abandonment, while a Leader focuses on artifacts
What does "Distributed leadership" involve according to the vocabulary list?
Task-oriented management
Long-term, big-picture perspectives
Collective credit and collective failure
Knowing when to drop something that isn't working
What are "artifacts" in the context of this vocabulary list?
Things that may or may not need to be continued
The lines in the sand
Cross-functional teams
Knowing when to drop something that isn't working
What does "anti-siloing" encourage?
Task-oriented management
Systemic improvement cycle
Cross-functional teams to get people together
Strategic abandonment
What is the purpose of "Cross-functional teams" according to the vocabulary list?
To focus on task-oriented management
To maintain artifacts
To define absolutes
To discuss plans and ideas from different areas like curriculum, EC, Tech, operations, etc.
What does "Strategic abandonment" mean in this context?
Task-oriented management
Long-term, big-picture perspectives
Collective credit and collective failure
Knowing when to drop something that isn't working or isn't as effective as hoped
What does the term "Planning horizon" refer to in project management?
The timeline for completing a project
Awareness of how far into the future you can accurately predict and think ahead
The deadline for a project
The budget allocated for a project
What is the primary focus of a SWOT analysis?
Determining the Total Cost of Ownership
Evaluating a company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
Comparing actual results with what was planned
Setting specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-based goals
Which of the following best describes SMART goals?
Goals that are sustainable and fundable
Goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-based
Goals that are similar to action steps
Goals that are helpful or harmful
What does ROI stand for in a business context?
Range of Investment
Return on Investment
Rate of Interest
Responsibility of Implementation
What is the main difference between SWOT and GAP analysis?
SWOT is a short-term evaluation, while GAP is a long-term evaluation.
SWOT is about setting goals, while GAP is about evaluating performance deficiencies.
SWOT evaluates a company against its peers and environment, while GAP focuses on fine-tuning one process.
SWOT is about financial analysis, while GAP is about strategic planning.
What does the acronym OER stand for?
Official Economic Report
Open Educational Resources
Organizational Efficiency Rating
Operational Expense Ratio
What is the main criticism of OER as mentioned in the document?
They are too expensive.
They are often unvetted and likely instructionally unsound.
They are difficult to find.
They are not detailed enough.
What is the purpose of a Business Continuity Plan in schools?
To provide extra funding for new projects
To outline action steps and feedback loops in case of a disaster
To grant bonuses or funds annually
To ensure compliance with low-wealth funding requirements
What does UDL stand for?
Universal Design for Learning
Unified Design for Learning
Universal Design for Lectures
Unified Development for Learning
What is the difference between Assistive Technology (AT) and Accessibility?
AT refers to software, while Accessibility is hardware-based
AT is about legal policies, while Accessibility is about software
AT includes hardware like boards and switches, while Accessibility is software and UDL
There is no difference; they are the same
What does TPACK stand for?
Technology Pedagogy And Content Knowledge
Technical Pedagogical And Creative Knowledge
Technology Pedagogy And Community Knowledge
Technical Pedagogy And Content Kinetics
What is SAMR an acronym for?
Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition
Substitution, Application, Modification, Review
Summary, Analysis, Modification, Reflection
Substitution, Augmentation, Management, Redefinition
What type of expenses are considered capital expenses in a school context?
Recurring costs like licenses
Budget line items that occur year after year
Big projects like paving, roofing, and new building
Low-wealth funding
What does eRate funding cover for schools?
New pedagogical strategies
Internet connections and other connectivity services
Bonuses for teachers
Universal design implementations
What is the focus of Title 1 funding?
Providing technology tools
Funding for big projects like roofing
Low-wealth funding
Granting bonuses of funds
What does the term "trade offs" refer to in the context of policy?
The exchange of technology tools between districts
Making a sacrifice or compromise on one criterion to support another area
The process of trading old equipment for new
The legal exchange of funds between schools
What does RFI stand for?
Request for Information
Request for Interaction
Request for Investment
Request for Inspection
What is the purpose of an RFP?
To get a more informal process to get what you need
To find out what there is and what is offered
To obtain more detailed information about the product or service itself
To get information about the price when you already know what you want to purchase
What is the main difference between an RFP and an RFQ?
An RFP is for when you know what you want to purchase, an RFQ is for when you need more detailed information
An RFP is for when you need more detailed information, an RFQ is for when you know what you want and just need the price
An RFP is a more formal process, an RFQ is a less formal process
An RFP is for when you don't know what you want, an RFQ is for when you let companies do the research for you
What is a blackout period in the context of RFI/RFP/RFQ?
A period where you can negotiate the terms of the project with companies
A period after a project is completed to assess its success
A time period after a RFI/RFP/RFQ where you can't speak to companies about the project
A time period before a RFI/RFP/RFQ is issued to prepare the necessary documents
What does FERPA regulate?
The release of financial information by educational institutions
The release of personally identifiable information by educational institutions
The release of employment records by educational institutions
The release of health information by educational institutions
What does PII stand for?
What does the term "in loco parentis" refer to in the context of a school district's actions?
When the district provides transportation to students
When the district takes actions as if they were/are the parent
When the district organizes extracurricular activities
When the district implements a new curriculum
What is the purpose of the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA)?
To ensure all children have access to the internet
To monitor children's internet usage at home
To require Internet safety policies such as technology to block certain access and programs to educate students on appropriate online behavior
To provide free internet access to underprivileged students
What does the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) protect against?
Children accessing inappropriate content online
Companies collecting personal information from children under 13 without parental consent
Children spending too much time on the internet
Children using their parents' credit cards online
What does the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) require from local educational agencies (LEAs)?
To provide free lunches to all students
To ensure all students participate in physical education
To require military recruiters with directory information unless parents have opted out
To provide local educational agencies with additional funding for arts programs
What is the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) primarily concerned with?
Establishing requirements related to parental notification and opt-out options when collecting information from students for marketing purposes or administering surveys or physical exams/screenings
Providing students with rights to free speech in schools
Ensuring all students receive equal access to educational resources
Protecting students from physical harm while at school
What does the RACI model stand for?
Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed
Research, Analyze, Conclude, Implement
Recognize, Act, Cooperate, Intervene
Report, Assess, Control, Improve
What does the Ring model represent in decision-making?
A model where everyone has an equal say in decisions
A hierarchical system with a clear chain of command
Central ring with the decision makers who share out to the outer rings to ensure work gets done
A circular process of continuous improvement
What is the role of an SME?
Senior Management Executive
Subject Matter Expert - a staff member who is consulted on the curriculum or other aspects due to their knowledge
Small and Medium-sized Enterprise
Strategic Marketing Expert
What is the meaning of benevolence?
A type of financial assistance
The quality of being well-meaning; kindness
A belief in being the best in a particular field
A legal term for ownership rights
Which of the following is NOT a Quality Tool listed in the document?
Pareto chart
Control chart
Feedback loop
Scatter diagram
What does SIF stand for?
Standard Interchange Format
Schools Interoperability Framework
System Integration Facility
Secure Information File
What is SCORM?
Standard Content Organization Model
Secure Content Online Reference Manual
Sharable Content Object Reference Model
Systematic Courseware Optimization Resource Mechanism
What is the purpose of Common Cartridge?
A data compression protocol
A type of removable storage device
A protocol to share data between LMS platforms
A common format for AA batteries
What do Data Governance Policies ensure?
Data is stored in a decentralized manner
Data is only accessible to high-level executives
Proper data collection, suitability, access, and appropriate use
Data is encrypted using government standards
What does DRIP stand for?
Data Relevance and Importance Protocol
Data-Rich, Information Poor
Data Recovery Implementation Plan
Digital Rights Intellectual Property
What is FTP / SFTP?
File Transfer Protocol / Secure File Transfer Protocol
Fast Track Processing / Secure Fast Track Processing
Final Test Procedure / Standard Final Test Procedure
Functional Training Program / Special Functional Training Program
What does compliance refer to in the context of this document?
Adhering to personal preferences
Following the law, policy, contract
Completing tasks in a timely manner
Ensuring competitive pricing
What could harm to student, school, or others due to breach of data lead to?
Increased funding for the school
Improved data security measures
Legal or financial consequences
A rise in school enrollment
What does perception refer to in this document?
The visual interpretation of data
The way district's stakeholders feel about security of data
The process of analyzing data
The method of collecting data
What is the principle of 'Least privilege'?
Ensuring all users have equal access to data
Giving users the minimum access they need to do their assigned task
Providing maximum security clearance to all employees
Limiting user access to data during non-working hours
What does PTAC stand for?
Public Technical Assistance Consortium
Privacy Technical Assistance Center
Professional Teaching and Assessment Committee
Performance Tracking and Analysis Center
What is Phishing commonly used to gather?
Feedback on services
Personal information from users
Donations for charities
Votes for online contests
What is the main difference between Phishing and Spear Phishing?
Spear Phishing is less targeted
Phishing is only done via phone calls
Spear Phishing targets specific individuals within an organization
Phishing attacks are more dangerous
What is a DDoS Attack designed to do?
Encrypt data for ransom
Steal passwords
Slow down services to the point of being unusable
Monitor user activity
What does Ransomware do?
Steals user identities
Locks access to devices/network until a ransom is paid
Prevents data breaches
Provides insurance for cyber attacks
What does Cyber insurance typically cover?
Physical damage from natural disasters
Damage to equipment due to hacking and some loss of service
Only the loss of data
Legal fees from customer lawsuits
What is the purpose of Breach insurance?
To cover the costs of upgrading security systems
To cover damage to equipment only
To cover the costs associated with a data breach event
To insure against software piracy
Which of the following is not listed as a cybersecurity framework?
NIST Framework
CIS Controls Framework
SETDA
CoSN Trusted Learning Environment
What does the acronym WAN stand for?
Wide Area Network
Wireless Access Node
Web Application Network
Workgroup Access Network
What is the focus of Interoperability Standards?
Hardware upgrades
Interoperability, data integration standards, and identity management standards
Internet speed regulations
Internal company policies
What does "On-prem" or "on-premises" refer to?
Outsourcing IT services
Using cloud-based services
Owning and managing hardware in-house
Renting office space for servers
What is the main goal of Business continuity planning?
To fix issues after they occur
To ensure work continues during a disaster
To provide customer support
To manage company finances
What does SQL stand for?
Structured Query Language
Simple Query List
Standard Quality Level
Secure Quick Link
What does P21 stand for?
Partnership for 21st Century Learning
Program for 21st Century Skills
Partnership for 21st Century Skills
Program for 21st Century Learning
What is the full form of CCSSO?
The Council of Chief State School Officers
The Council of Chief State School Operations
The Committee of Chief State School Officers
The Council of Chief State School Organizers
NCATE is an acronym for which of the following?
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
National Council for Assessment of Teacher Education
National Committee for Accreditation of Teacher Education
National Council for Accreditation of Teaching Experts
What does iNACOL stand for?
International Association for K-12 Online Learning
International Association for K-12 Online Leadership
International Academy for K-12 Online Learning
International Association for K-12 Online Lectures
NBPTS is the abbreviation for what organization?
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
National Bureau for Professional Teaching Standards
National Board for Professional Training Standards
National Board for Professional Teachers' Standards
