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TEST BANK: MODULES 1-2 (DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AND THE INTERNET)

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 3hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Charlotte is setting up a computer lab and needs a storage device that contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information. She should choose a(n) ______ disk.

a)

solid-state

b)

hard

c)

flash

d)

optical

2.

Avery wants to find information about the solar system online. She uses a(n) ______, which finds websites, webpages, images, videos, and other information related to a specific topic.

a)

browser

b)

search engine

c)

web server

d)

cloud app

3.

Mia just bought a new laptop and is curious about how all the different parts—like the keyboard, screen, and storage—work together seamlessly. She learns that a(n) ______ system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer or mobile device hardware.

a)

management

b)

operating

c)

network

d)

application

4.

Anika is researching different types of home Internet connections. She learns that DSL and FTTP are examples of wired ______ Internet service technologies.

a)

fidelity

b)

broadband

c)

analog

d)

satellite

5.

Arjun is at a coffee shop and wants to connect his laptop to the Internet. He notices that the shop offers a certain type of network that allows customers to access the Internet wirelessly. Which of the following best describes what Arjun is using?

a)

A zone in which it is unsafe to use your computer or network without additional security.

b)

Another term for the deep web, an unsearchable area of the Internet known for illegal activity.

c)

An area on a webpage that provides the most important, up-to-date content.

d)

A wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and devices.

6.

Zoe is studying how data moves across the Internet for her computer science class. She learns that the major carriers of network traffic are known collectively as the Internet ______. What term should she use?

a)

bandwidth

b)

highway

c)

backbone

d)

conductors

7.

Abigail wants to make sure she is browsing the internet safely. Which of the following is NOT a recommended safe browsing technique?

a)

Turn off location sharing.

b)

Enable a pop-up blocker.

c)

Keep your browsing history in your cache.

d)

Never store passwords.

8.

Hannah is searching for a song online but can't remember the full title. She types part of the title and uses an asterisk (*) in her search engine query. What is Hannah trying to do?

a)

Combine search results.

b)

Exclude a word from search results.

c)

Substitute characters.

d)

Search for an exact phrase.

9.

David wants to watch videos on his favorite website, but his browser can't play them directly. He learns that a(n) ______ is a program that extends the capability of a browser.

a)

plug-in

b)

aggregator

c)

magnifier

d)

power-up

10.

Nora is learning about computers in her technology class. Her teacher asks her to identify which of the following is NOT a basic function of a computer. Which option should Nora choose?

a)

Produce input

b)

Accept data

c)

Process data

d)

Store information

11.

Priya wants to organize her collection of digital ______, which includes music, photos, and videos.

a)

animation

b)

multiplex

c)

playables

d)

media

12.

Rohan is setting up his new computer and wants to choose an output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information. Which device should he select?

a)

printer

b)

webcam

c)

scanner

d)

display

13.

Anika is trying to access her online textbook and types www.cengagebrain.com into her browser. This is an example of a valid web ______.

a)

link

b)

protocol

c)

address

d)

server

14.

Isla wants to connect with professionals and share updates about her career online. She considers using Twitter and LinkedIn. What kind of website are these?

a)

blog

b)

online social network

c)

search engine

d)

homepage

15.

Maya needs to transfer files between her computer and a remote server on the Internet for a project. Which Internet communication service can she use to transfer items to and from other computers on the Internet?

a)

FTP

b)

Email

c)

IM

d)

VoIP

16.

Benjamin is using a public Wi-Fi hot spot at a coffee shop. Which of the following is NOT true about staying safe while using public Wi-Fi?

a)

Avoid accessing financial information.

b)

Sign out of websites.

c)

Do not leave your computer unattended.

d)

Always keep your wireless connection on.

17.

Samuel is setting up a home office and wants to ensure smooth video calls and fast downloads. He learns that ______ is a measure of the capability of a network to send and receive data.

a)

Streaming

b)

Broadband

c)

Net worth

d)

Bandwidth

18.

Sophia is setting up a new office network and needs to ensure that each computer and device can be uniquely identified on the Internet. What sequence of numbers will she assign to each device to achieve this?

a)

top-level domain

b)

URL

c)

IP address

d)

fixed location

19.

Charlotte is setting up a new computer for her home office. She needs something that is a collection of related instructions organized for a common purpose. What is this referred to as?

a)

hardware

b)

scripts

c)

data

d)

software

20.

Sophia is shopping for new technology and is considering buying either an activity tracker or a smartwatch. Both of these are examples of ______ devices.

a)

GPS

b)

plug-and-play

c)

wearable

d)

streaming media

21.

Ava is setting up her new all-in-one computer. She wonders if the display device is separate from the tower. What should she know?

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Emma wants to save some photos from her friend's online album to her laptop. She wonders if uploading is the process of transferring existing content stored on a server or another computer or device to her device via a network.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Noah is explaining to his friend that the Internet is a service of the World Wide Web. Is Noah correct?

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Elijah is using a device to find his exact location while hiking. He wonders if GPS stands for global positioning system.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Harper is learning about computers in class. The teacher says, "A computer accepts data, called output." Is this statement true or false?

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Ethan is considering buying a new storage device for his laptop. He reads that flash memory has many moving parts, making it less durable and shock resistant than other types of media. Is this statement true or false?

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Grace subscribes to an ISP, could allow her to connect to the Internet through her computers and mobile devices. Is this possible?

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Digital citizenship refers to the responsible and ethical use of ______.

a)
social media only
b)
video games
c)
traditional media
d)
technology and the internet
29.

Mia wants to watch a movie online. She notices that with streaming media, she can start watching the movie while it downloads. Is this true?

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Luna is researching the history of the Internet for her school project. She discovers that the Internet has its roots in a networking project started by an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense. Is Luna's finding correct?

a)

True

b)

False

31.

David is searching for a document on his computer. He types the word "report" into the search bar. The search returns results for both "Report" and "report." Search text is generally not case sensitive.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

What crime involves using someone’s personal information, such as their name, Social Security number, or credit card number, to commit financial fraud?

a)
Credit card fraud
b)
Bank robbery
c)
Embezzlement
d)
Identity theft
33.

A _________ demonstrates your knowledge in a specific area to employers and potential employers by passing an exam that demonstrates your proficiency in the area.

a)
license
b)
certification
c)
diploma
d)
degree
34.

What is another name for a global collection of millions of computers linked together to share information?

a)
Local Area Network
b)
World Wide Web
c)
Intranet
d)
Internet
35.

Which of the following best describes digital citizenship?

a)

The ability to use technology for entertainment only.

b)

The norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use.

c)

Owning the latest digital devices.

d)

Ignoring online safety and privacy.

36.

Why is it important to practice responsible behavior when using technology in today's society?

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37.

Explain the concept of the digital divide and discuss why it is important to address in the context of digital access.

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38.

According to the 2024 Pew Research Center survey, which social media platform is used by the highest percentage of teens aged 13 to 17?

a)

YouTube

b)

TikTok

c)

Instagram

d)

Snapchat

39.

Digital commerce refers to the electronic buying and selling of (a)   .

40.

Which element of digital citizenship focuses on the electronic exchange of information?

a)

Digital Literacy

b)

Digital Communication

c)

Digital Security

d)

Digital Law

41.

Which of the following best describes digital security?

a)

Electronic standards of conduct or procedure

b)

Laws governing digital actions

c)

Physical well-being in a digital world

d)

Precautions to guarantee safety

42.

How has the need for digital literacy changed in the workplace and education, according to the slide?

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43.

How does digital law differ from digital etiquette?

a)

Digital law focuses on ethical and legal use, while digital etiquette focuses on proper behavior online.

b)

Digital law is about physical health, while digital etiquette is about online safety.

c)

Digital law is about privacy, while digital etiquette is about free speech.

d)

Digital law is about using technology, while digital etiquette is about not using technology.

44.

Explain the relationship between digital rights and responsibilities in the context of digital citizenship.

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45.

Which of the following are examples of digital health and wellness concerns?

a)

Eye safety

b)

Repetitive stress syndrome

c)

Internet addiction

d)

All of the above

46.
Question Image

Match the elements of digital citizenship with the concepts:

a)

Digital rights and responsibilities

1.

Freedoms are extended to everyone

b)

Digital commerce

2.

Buying and selling of goods

c)

Digital literacy

3.

Teaching and learning about technology

47.

 Having your cell phone turned on during school hours is: 

a)

something I do every day

b)

necessary to keep in touch with my parents

c)

bad etiquette

d)

not a big deal; everyone else does it

48.

What is an example of NOT being a good digital citizen (check all that apply)?

a)

Searching online for a research project

b)

Starting a "flame war" on a social media page

c)

Phishing or scamming someone for personal information

d)

Not logging off a computer in a public library

e)

Buying items on an e-commerce website for someone else besides yourself

49.
Question Image

Match the elements of digital citizenship with the concepts:

a)

Digital access

1.

Full participation in society

b)

Digital health and wellness

2.

Physical and psychological
well-being

c)

Digital etiquette

3.

Standards of conduct or procedure

50.
Question Image

Match the elements of digital citizenship with the concepts:

a)

Digital communication

1.

Exchange of information

b)

Digital security

2.

Precautions to guarantee safety

c)

Digital law

3.

Responsibility for actions and deeds

51.

An individual who was born after the widespread adoption of digital technology (circa 2000) is called a (a)  

52.

A digital citizen is a person who uses the Internet at least occasionally in society, politics and participation.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Which of the following activities is NOT an example of a “new” literacy?

a)

Blogging

b)

Reading a novel on an e-reader

c)

Photo-sharing

d)

Social networking

54.

Which of the following is the best definition of a good digital citizen?

a)

Someone who limits the amount of time they spend on the internet

b)

Someone who participates actively and often in social media

c)

Someone who recognizes that there are rights and responsibilities associated with using the internet

d)

Someone who is good at using computers or mobile devices

55.

Describe what is the internet revolution.

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56.

Who invented the World Wide Web in 1989?

a)
Steve Jobs
b)
Bill Gates
c)
Tim Berners-Lee
d)
Mark Zuckerberg
57.

Describe the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web.

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58.
Question Image

Match the term with the definition:

a)

Wireless internet

1.

Accessing the internet without physical connections

b)

Ethernet

2.

A wired network technology

c)
  • Dial-up

3.

Internet access through telephone lines

59.

Maya is writing a research paper and needs to formally refer to a source, such as a published work. What is this formal reference called?

a)

Bibliography

b)

Footnote

c)

Citation

d)

Reference

60.

Olivia copies a photo from the Internet and uses it in her report. She might be violating _________.

a)

intellectual property laws and rights

b)

privacy laws and rights

c)

patent laws and rights

d)

trademark laws and rights

61.

Emma wants to access some online resources, such as e-books, newspapers, magazines, and journals, but finds that they are protected by ______.

a)

trademark

b)

patent

c)

digital rights management

d)

license