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WorksheetsFinal Examination in Living in the IT Era
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
(Situational) A barangay technology center provides Wi-Fi, basic computer lessons, and access to online government services. A resident uses it only for entertainment and online games. What BEST describes the mismatch?
The center violates digital inclusion goals.
The user’s purpose does not align with the center’s community-empowerment mission.
Entertainment use is prohibited in all CTCs.
The center must restrict usage to ensure productivity.
(Content) Which network topology allows data to travel only in one direction in a closed loop?
Star
Mesh
Ring
Bus
(Critical Analysis) A community wants to strengthen civic engagement but prefers minimal in-person activities. Which form of engagement is MOST likely to decline?
Internet-based advocacy
Direct service
Online petitions
Capacity building through digital collaboration
(Situational) A student reports blurred vision after long study hours using a tablet. Based on the module, which advice is MOST appropriate?
Reduce screen brightness drastically.
Use sunglasses indoors to reduce glare.
Apply the 20-20-20 rule.
Switch to a bigger screen permanently.
(Content) Which wireless technology is typically used for up to 10 meters?
Bluetooth
WiMAX
LTE
Satellite network
(Critical Analysis) If internet civic engagement becomes the dominant form of participation, which problem may arise according to the civic engagement framework?
Increased political literacy
Reduced face-to-face involvement
Expansion of community research
Strengthened social responsibility
(Situational) A commuter posts harmful comments about a classmate online while riding a bus. Which issue from the module does this reflect?
Cyberbullying
Reduced emotional bonding
Digital eye strain
Cyberstalking only
(Content) Which network type connects multiple LANs within a limited area, such as a university?
WAN
CAN
MAN
PAN
A company is unsure whether to adopt SAN or NAS. Which reasoning BEST supports choosing SAN?
They need simple file-level storage.
They require high-speed data access for multiple servers.
They want storage that does not involve servers.
They prefer minimal infrastructure.
Which is TRUE about VPNs?
They primarily increase internet speed.
They encrypt data and hide IP addresses.
They eliminate the need for physical networks.
They only work with fiber-optic connections.
A student claims they cannot engage in community participation because they only stay online. Which civic engagement type could they still perform?
Direct service
Online-based advocacy and education
Political involvement in person
Participation in physical associations
A household avoids in-person bonding due to heavy screen time. According to the module, what long-term risk might emerge?
Increased digital literacy
Vanishing Family Trick
Reduced risk of cyberbullying
Improved communication skills
Which network focuses on connecting mobile devices through cell towers?
CAN
WLAN
Cellular network
Virtual network
If a city shifts entirely to MAN infrastructures, which limitation may become apparent?
Coverage confined to a large geographic area only
Inability to support wireless devices
Excessive focus on local connections
Reduced reliability at global distances
A young office worker develops neck pain and headaches due to poor posture while using a computer. What condition is reflected?
Cyberstalking syndrome
Computer Vision Syndrome
Photophobia
Generalized anxiety
Which describes a PAN?
Connects devices across multiple cities
A short-range personal network
A network designed for long-range satellites
A network for connecting storage servers only
Heavy reliance on online political involvement may improve accessibility. What challenge remains?
It eliminates misinformation.
It ensures all voices are equally heard.
It may exclude those without a stable internet.
It reduces digital civic engagement levels.
Capacity building in civic engagement is defined as:
Persuading the government to make beneficial decisions
Conducting an investigation of community problems
Improving or creating community resources
Volunteering for NGOs
A rural village checks weather updates using shared internet access provided by the barangay hall. What function of a CTC does this illustrate?
Increasing recreation opportunities
Providing e-government and informational services
Creating virtual networks
Reducing electromagnetic exposure
Mobile phone use is suspected of being linked to brain cancer. Why is the evidence inconclusive?
All radiation from phones is extremely high.
All scientists agree that the risk is serious.
Studies show both supportive and opposing findings.
Phones emit the same radiation as X-rays.
Direct service is BEST described as:
Ethical work behavior
Taking part in fundraising events
Offering time and effort to help with community needs
Investigating social problems
A nonprofit wants citizens to assess local issues and identify community assets. Which civic engagement type is most appropriate?
Philanthropic work
Community research
Capacity building
Participation in associations
Why might too much technology contribute indirectly to obesity?
It increases appetite hormones
It reduces physical activity due to screen-based leisure
It blocks metabolic processes
It increases outdoor exposure
Which is TRUE about WLAN?
It connects devices using cables only.
It is limited to a single city.
It forms a wireless LAN within a limited area.
It requires satellite relays.
A school integrates local history online through digital tools. Which network feature enhances accessibility across the campus?
Specialized network
CAN
PAN
Satellite network
(Critical Analysis) Why does WiMAX represent a “turbo boost” for data speeds?
It is a 5G network
It enhances 3G signals
It provides faster data speeds on 4G LTE networks
It replaces LTE entirely
(Content) Which topology connects devices to a central hub?
Star
Ring
Mesh
Tree
(Situational) A family becomes closer after a weekend without any internet access. Which concept does this highlight?
Computer Vision Syndrome
Philanthropy
Importance of offline bonding
Political involvement
(Critical Analysis) Which challenge primarily affects CTC operations?
Unlimited funding
Constant technological upgrades
Lack of interest from communities
Overabundance of staff
(Content) Which is a specialized network?
IoT
PAN
MAN
LAN
(Situational) An understaffed NGO encourages volunteers to donate funds online. Which civic category covers this?
Participation in associations
Direct service
Philanthropic involvement
Political involvement
(Critical Analysis) Why does increased screen time reduce human interaction?
Because screens emit harmful rays
Because online content diverts attention from real relationships
Because the internet is inaccessible
Because screens force people to stay silent
(Content) Which storage system is file-level and accessible to multiple computers?
SAN
NAS
CAN
VPN
(Situational) A voter engages in political debates only through social media but avoids physical assemblies. What type of engagement does this demonstrate?
Direct service
Participation in associations
Philanthropic involvement
Political involvement
(Critical Analysis) Which is the MOST significant danger of texting while driving?
Slightly slower reactions
Immediate screen-induced eye strain
Reduction in road awareness
Increased Wi-Fi strength
(Content) Which network often covers multiple cities?
MAN
PAN
CAN
Star
(Situational) A senior citizen feels intimidated by new technology at a CTC. What primary challenge does this represent?
Inclusivity in participation
Excess funding
High-speed connectivity
Virtual networking issues
(Critical Analysis) Why is the Dark Web considered a specialized network?
It is accessible via regular browsers
It is fully indexed by search engines
It requires specific software and prioritizes anonymity
It is designed mainly for fast public access
(Content) Which is TRUE about community technology centers?
They target technologically advanced groups only.
They aim to reduce the digital divide.
They operate exclusively in cities.
They prohibit civic-related activities.
(Situational) A university uses a mesh topology to ensure data reaches the destination even if one device fails. What advantage is being used?
Centralized access
Redundancy and reliability
Cost-effectiveness
Reduced complexity
(Critical Analysis) Why does high cell phone use increase the risk while driving?
It increases network strength
It divides attention between tasks
It reduces battery life
It improves coordination
(Content) What do advocacy and education aim to do?
Improve resource-building
Persuade authorities to make beneficial decisions
Conduct field investigations
Provide personal services
(Content) Which network encrypts data for secure remote connections?
MAN
VPN
CAN
PAN
(Situational) A community organization invites members to join local groups to enhance social skills. This falls under:
Participation in associations
Political involvement
Capacity building
Research action
(Critical Analysis) Why might screen-based technology reduce physical fitness?
It encourages constant walking
It increases UV exposure
It replaces active leisure with sedentary activities
It strengthens muscle tone
(Content) Which long-range wireless network uses orbiting devices to relay signals?
LTE
Satellite network
Bluetooth
WLAN
(Situational) A community launches a project to develop a new shared workspace using pooled contributions and participation from various sectors. This is BEST described as:
Capacity building
Direct service
Advocacy
Political involvement
(Critical Analysis) Why might virtual networks be preferred by organizations?
They require zero hardware
They combine hardware and software into one flexible infrastructure
They can operate without electricity
They eliminate cybersecurity issues
(Content) Which topology resembles a hierarchical structure?
Bus
Tree
Mesh
Ring
(Situational) A student checks market prices online to help their family's farming business. Which CTC benefit is being utilized?
Job readiness training
Online health information
E-government and informational access
Coding workshops
