Semester Exam (OL)
What example uses an ellipses?
"I'm not sure...let me research it more."
What BEST describes an online library catalogue?
A database of references that helps you find media in a normal library.
Maria is a kinesthetic learner. She isn't sure what location best suits her for studying. Which one should she use?
A large table in a quiet dining room at her house.
What is the benefit of choosing to study 2 subjects that share some similar content & ideas?
A student's experience in one gives them more perspective on the other.
Vashti argued with her friend Amir that just looking at someone else's post won't leave a trace on the internet, only leaving a comment will. Amir said that the opposite is true. Who is right?
Amir. Any interaction you have with online content can be traced back to you
What best describes the difference between someone's real life & their online persona?
An online persona is easier to control or change than a real-life identity.
Anais is writing an essay about the film Citizen Kane. As part of her essay, she describes the plot of the film, explores the director's career, & quotes some of its famous lines. What part(s) of her essay does she need citations for?
Any lines quoted from the film
La'akea wants others to be able to share & talk about her art online but also to make sure that she is properly credited & that no one uses it for advertising. What type of Creative Commons license should she use?
Attribution non-commerical
If an article online looks reliable but contains a lot of spelling or grammar errors, why should a student avoid using it?
Because a useful, accurate site is usually well written & professionally edited.
What does it mean to be prompt?
Being quick to act
Which of these examples demonstrates good netiquette?
Being straightforward & truthful in all electronic communications.
How is being a digital citizen similar to being a citizen of a country?
Both have certain rights & responsibilities in each given space.
Payton has 2 documents to send to his online instructor, Dr. Karnik. The 1st is a list of questions from the end of Chapter 2 & the 2nd is a quiz for the 1st Unit. Which of these would be the best labels for the documents?
Chapter 2 Questions & Unit 1 Quiz
What is the correct term to describe giving an author credit for their work when you use it in your own?
Citation
We can thank the ___ for protecting our creative works, even though it has been changed & edited over the years.
Copyright Act of 1870
What is the BEST way to respond to a stranger online who asks for your address?
Do not tell them any personal information.
What is the BEST way to stay optimistic during a test?
Don't dwell on difficult questions for too long
Sangita is doing a reading assignment for an online course. She finds one section of the reading to be confusing. After rereading her notes & the passage itself, she is still unclear about many things. She would like to email her instructor but is afraid the question would be annoying. What should she do?
Email the instructor as teachers are always happy to help their students.
True or False: A syllabus CANNOT tells you when your assignments are due.
False
True or False: Apps that allow geotagging do NOT let you disable this function.
False
True or False: Biased websites are the most trustworthy sources of information.
False
True or False: Digital literacy is a term for being a good digital citizen.
False
True or False: E-learning platforms are used in the same way as social media platforms.
False
True or False: Everyone already knows how to write an effective email.
False
True or False: If a person is proactive, they do NOT have to be defensive.
False
True or False: If a piece of art has a Creative Commons attribution license, it may not be used for advertising.
False
True or False: In general, smartphones do NOT hold as much personal information as tablets.
False
True or False: Independent learning skills include following a teacher's instructions & working collaboratively with classmates.
False
True or False: It is a good idea to think of the internet as your own private journal.
False
True or False: It is important to keep your name & address private, but pictures should be public.
False
True or False: It is usually simple to delete old posts & online conversations if they make you look bad.
False
True or False: It usually does NOT matter what time of day a student begins work.
False
True or False: Learning styles are developed over time, as students are taught in particular ways.
False
True or False: Nonverbal communication is any statement you don't say aloud, such as a text.
False
True or False: Normal sugar is a good way to keep energy levels high for a long period.
False
True or False: Olfactory learning is the rare ability to learn best through smell.
False
True or False: Online library catalogues can direct you to your closest library.
False
True or False: Only about 10% of the world's population uses the internet.
False
True or False: Only people who are cruel or aggressive in real life are likely to become cyber bullies.
False
True or False: Personal electronics should NOT be kept in pockets the taken outside.
False
True or False: Social media & television are effective ways to relax during study breaks.
False
True or False: Taking a test on an empty stomach is a good way to keep your mind clear.
False
True or False: Textisms serve the same function as ellipses.
False
True or False: The types of ads you see have nothing to do with your online activity.
False
True or False: There is no need to schedule video calls ahead of time; they can be used the same way as phones.
False
True or False: Though there are several learning styles, most students all use the same one.
False
True or False: To find the most up to date information, look for articles that are over 10 years old.
False
True or False: When you make a mistake or fail a test, it is best to forget it & move on.
False
Alana is in a cafe with her friends & wants to post an update on social media sharing their location. What technology do they use to do this?
Geotagging
Trent has just taken an internet safety course & wants to be proactive when he spends time online. What is 1 good way he can do this?
He can look out for suspicious behavior from others & be prepared to avoid them if necessary.
Andrew is discussing a news topic with strangers in an online political forum. The debate gets heated, and he notices one user tell another that he is going to post their home address if they don't leave the forum. How should Andrew respond?
He should tell the first user that this is unacceptable behavior.
What is NOT a situation in which it is considered safe to share personal information online?
In response to an email from a private company you haven't contacted.
How can a pros & cons list of various study locations help a student find one that suits them?
It allows them to look over and evaluate all of their options easily.
What is one of the challenges with doing a course at your own pace?
It can be hard to stay motivated or organized.
Why is it helpful to use a time-tracker like RescueTime?
It can show you how much time you spend doing tasks on the computer.
Why is it a good idea to change your passwords often?
It helps to prevent others from guessing your passwords.
Why is remixing so popular with artists & other people online?
It is a way to be creative without having to construct totally new pieces.
Why should you avoid using text messages when communicating with your instructor?
It is considered impolite or too informal.
What are the advantages of using digital software for presentations over making them by hand?
It is easier to create multimedia presentations & change direction with ideas.
Information posted online can be deleted in some cases, but why would it be difficult to know if it is really gone?
It is impossible to know if it has been copied or contained in a screenshot by others.
What is an advantage of the amount of information available through search engines?
It is more likely that you'll find what you want & might learn more besides
Why is "password123" NOT an example of a safe password?
It is too easy to guess.
What is one benefit of keeping workspaces clean & tidy?
It prevents you from being distracted by the need to clean.
What might limit someone's level of digital access?
Lack of access to a computer or internet
Ryan read unit 3 of his online fashion course by logging onto his:
Learning Management System
Avril normally gets very good grades in English, but her grades dropped badly in her last test. What should she do to stop this from happening again?
Look at her last test & see what went wrong, then make a study plan to deal with that.
Jolene has to come up with new passwords for her social media accounts after her smartphone is lost, but she is worried that she will forget them. What is the BEST way for her to remember them while still keeping them safe & secure?
Make them unique & memorize each one carefully.
___ are a form of remix that involves putting 2 or more well-known ideas together to create something new that usually comments on the original pieces in some way.
Mashups
What is NOT a significant advantage of using digital communication over traditional mail?
Messages are clearer & easier to understand
Who is MOST likely to benefit from an E-learning course?
Mia: An athlete who needs to fit schoolwork around her training schedule
What BEST describes the kinds of online items that are usually protected by copyright law?
Most media work that is available for money
Why is it more important than ever for people to learn to research on the internet properly?
Most people now rely on internet tools & students are expected to use them too
What is different about the social elements of an online course compared to those of traditional learning?
Online courses are usually taken at home, which can be lonely for some people.
What BEST describes the difference between an online identity & a real life one?
Online identities are more flexible.
What kind of distraction is a student likely to encounter as they go through an online course at a public library?
People walking in & out
What are the advantages of a physical library over a digital library when researching at school?
Physical libraries don't require computers or reliable internet access to use.
___ can appear at any time on a webpage & are often untrustworthy.
Pop-ups
Many search engines provide tools, such as filters & special formatting for search terms, to narrow down searches & save time. Why are these tools that save time when searching online useful for students?
Projects often have deadlines & researching faster gives students more time to work on them.
What skills do you need to develop in order to give a good speech to your class?
Public speaking & writing
Which of these is the BEST way to eat during long study sessions?
Regular full meals & small healthy snacks if needed
How often should students check their grades in an online course?
Regularly
How can we help make people feel safe online?
Report users who are harassing or trying to scare others
Why is it important to proofread every email before sending it?
Sometimes your mind thinks faster than you type, which leads to errors.
What is the advantage of creating a study schedule broken down into individual hours?
Students can more easily focus on specific topics that are giving them trouble.
The teacher of Star's online course said that students should be prepared to do more independent learning than they might have to in a traditional classroom. What could she mean by that?
Students will have to keep themselves accountable to complete the work.
A test is on Thursday morning & a student wants to study all day for 3 days that week to prepare. What is the BEST schedule for them to use?
Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday
What does it mean when information found from web research is valid?
The information is true or useful.
How can a student tell if a piece of research is current?
The information was written recently or has been updated recently.
What is a simple way to tell an article is an opinion piece rather than a useful news story?
The language used in the article shows personal thoughts or bias.
Sometimes, artists creating remixes are accused of plagiarizing others' work & are found to be guilty of it, despite their changes. What is the most likely reason for this?
Their new changes were not enough to transform the original.
What control does an artist have over their own work once it is in public domain?
They don't have any direct control over it.
What are the MOST likely reasons that a student would research a topic using the internet?
They encounter something new while working on the computer & want to learn more about it quickly.
What do online courses offer students that traditional learning does not always allow for?
They give students more chances to find a learning style that suits them.
Why is it important to ensure that your online identity reflects your best self accurately?
Things shared online are often there permanently.
Why is it important to prepare for a scheduled call with an instructor?
To make sure that you get the answers you need
Why might a student want to use a USB flash drive?
To store & transfer notes
True or False: "To9@YrF6" is more secure password than "secret".
True
True or False: A student should have a strategy for dealing with procrastination.
True
True or False: All quotes from other works must be accurately cited.
True
True or False: Breaking down study sessions in a series of small goals is effective organization.
True
True or False: Effective time management includes staying organized
True
True or False: If you're not sure how much personal information to post online, you should post less to be on the safe side.
True
True or False: If your online presence displays professionalism, you shouldn't mind if your employer sees it.
True
True or False: In online posts, people often write words in all capital letters to indicate that they are yelling.
True
True or False: It is important to plan ahead of time before a video chat with a teacher or other instructor.
True
True or False: Making other people feel welcome on the internet is every digital citizen's responsibility.
True
True or False: One of the drawbacks of online communications is that sometimes you have to wait a while for a response.
True
True or False: Online courses can include text, video, & audio materials.
True
True or False: Part of having good netiquette is being polite in your email communication.
True
True or False: Permission is an important part of sharing & posting art online.
True
True or False: Remixes are a popular way to be creative online.
True
True or False: Social media sites allow users to control how much personal information is shared publicly.
True
True or False: Some apps are designed to help you see what tasks you spend the most time on.
True
True or False: The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus is an example of an internet hoax.
True
True or False: There are many different note taking apps available.
True
Angelo saved his final graphic design portfolio onto a ___ that he can physically bring into his class to present on the school computer.
USB flash drive
Janelle was born in the US & has spent her whole life there. However, for the past 2 months, Janelle has been studying abroad in Canada. She has also traveled to the UK & China for vacations in the past few years. Which country is Janelle MOST likely a citizen of?
United States
When using a popular search engine to find the source for a long quote, what is the BEST way to enter the search terms?
Use part of the quote with distinctive keywords & add quotation marks
Which one of these is NOT likely to help a student with their studies?
Using their classmates' ideas to help them in their homework projects.
Dany needs to fact check notes she took on 19th century wars from a history website for her homework, which is due the next day. What is the BEST way for her to confirm her information?
Visit trusted sites directly & check that the notes are consistent with what's there.
Rashid normally studies alone but has recently paired up with a friend & finds he is working better as a result. Why is this?
Working with another person keeps him motivated & on schedule.
Which statement BEST describes the relationship between copyright laws & Creative Commons licenses?
Works that use the Creative Commons are sill under copyright law but allow certain freedoms normally not allowed.
What should you do ahead of time to prepare for a video call with your online teacher?
Write down your questions & set up a chat platform on your computer
What are the advantages of taking part in an online study group with other people taking the same online course as you?
You can chat with them about your concerns or difficulties
What is one of the dangers of relying too much on popular search engines for research?
Your research may end up looking the same as your peers
I can't get rid of the ___ I accidentally downloaded, so whenever I am browsing, I get hundreds of ads telling me to buy everything from the newest pair of high top tennis shoes, the Taylor Swift album, or the new Fitbit watch.
adware
The 4 key steps to researching an idea are searching, finding, collecting, &:
analyzing
You & your friends have to create plans to build your own restaurant for your food management class. It might be a good idea to take a look at some ___ works, to gain some ideas & see how others planned their blueprints.
architectural
After I graduated from high school, I dedicated 2 years of my life to graduate with my ___, as I knew it was an important part of my future.
associate's degree
My goal of completing the assigned readings by the end of the night is definitely
attainable
As a(n) ___, Jack learns about the global economy by listening to podcasts on economics.
auditory learner
After his first 4 years of college, Robert is so happy to finally have obtained his
bachelor's degree
It is important to find a(n) ___ between studies & relaxing personal time in order to stay healthy & focused.
balance
Several weeks ago, Deborah was shopping online for a pair of snow boots. Now, every time Deborah visits a webpage, she notices various ads for snow boots popping up. Deborah is seeing these ads:
because marketers use the digital footprint Deborah has left on websites that she has visited to guide their ad placements
Michael believes that the beaches in Greece are much prettier than the beaches in Italy, and his ___ shows in the article he wrote about how the beaches in Greece are number 1 in the world without doing any research.
bias
When a writer puts their own personal views ahead of presenting honest or reasonable facts, their writing is said to be too:
biased
Text messaging is mostly used for ___ & ____ communication.
brief, informal
Daniel realized it was much harder than he thought to learn the ___ to his favorite musical dance numbers.
choreography
Addyson needs to make sure she is ___ the quotes she is using for her gardening project, as those quotes were said by someone other than herself.
citing
Darryl is a(n) ___ of the US, born & raised in Montana.
citizen
Camille wants to buy a game online for her little sister's birthday. She would like it to be a surprise but is worried that her sister will find a record of the purchase on the family computer. Camille can keep this a secret by:
clearing her browser history
Which of these is a key step in the research process?
collecting
My job is to take pictures for ___ use by advertising agencies.
commercial
Thankfully no one can steal the original painting I created of the stars above the Grand Canyon, because it is protected by
copyright
I love to share the photographs I take of cityscapes & see how other people build upon them, which is why I put a ___ license on them.
creative commons
Why would you write insults about Stephen's new haircut on his Instagram feed? Don't you know that mean comments are an example of:
cyber bullying
A person's ___ is closely related to their economic status, as technology is one of many household expenses.
digital access
Being actively involved online through social media accounts, gaming accounts, online learning accounts, & shopping accounts makes you a(n):
digital citizen
When I am browsing the web, I constantly receive ads & recommendations about new items for sale on Trendy Finds, my favorite online shopping site, because my ___ is all over that site.
digital footprint
I am going to check a ___ for the historical news articles I need since I can't drive to my local library branch tonight.
digital library
Roger showed he has great ___ by being able to fully research about dairy farms online, join discussion boards on his topic, & share his final project using an online link.
digital literacy
In order to be a certified dentist, Sophia had to get her ___, which was an additional 4 years after her bachelor's degree.
doctorate degree
I had a hard time finding my school's website, because I thought the ___ of the website was .org, when it was in fact .edu.
domain extension
It might be a good idea to check with your parents before ___ any suspicious file to a shared home computer.
downloading
One useful way to figuring out how to connect with & choose a course is to
draw up a list of classes & your connections with them
The ___ Simone used mid-texting led me to believe she was being sarcastic.
ellipsis
Jean sent a(n) ___ to his teacher, politely asking him if he could join his online art history class.
I could tell that my sister was not happy with me when she sent me a frowning:
emoji
A synonym for the word "Emoji" is:
emoticon
I need to make sure that the chair I sit in all day is ___ & gives my back & neck proper support.
ergonomic
Following the rules of good ___ means acting polite & appropriate while interacting with other people face-to-face.
etiquette
Shaking someone's hand when you 1st meet them is proper:
etiquette
Mrs. Maden used the copyrighted image of Monet's Water Lilies in her lesson because it falls under ___ since it is being used for educational purposes.
fair use
Remixes are sometimes legally challenged by the artists that create the original pieces they are based on. However, people who make the remixes claim that ___ allows them to do it because they're creating original work with it.
fair use
Students do NOT need to ___ in order to stay on track during a course.
figure out their schedules right away
On any given day, when you check Instagram, post a snap on Snapchat, and respond to a Tweet, you are leaving behind a digital ___ in the world.
footprint
Any artist who posts their work online can get a Creative Commons license to protect their work. The licenses are ___ & are therefore accessible to anyone.
free
Garret & Brian made sure to "check in" at their favorite dinner spot, Perfect Pizzas, by activating ___ on their social media accounts.
geo tagging
Eva wants to become a veterinarian assistant but isn't sure about the qualifications she needs to do this. Her teacher advises that she
get a vocational qualification
I would guess that the amount of __ in a bowl of "Sugar Bombs" cereal is extremely high.
glucose
Janet got sucked into ___ by listening to her friends & skipping the mandatory band meeting, which resulted in them all getting detentions.
groupthink
Nala feels confident about the research she has chosen for her class presentations, because she ___, to help give the best work she can.
has checked the validity of her research carefully
Before a scheduled live lesson, Tafari asks his instructor for permission to record the lesson on his computer. Why does Tafari MOST likely want to do this?
he wants to more easily take notes & refer to them later
Some scientific studies show a link between ___ & higher grades & improved alertness.
healthy eating
Berries make a good snack to eat while studying, because they are
high in vitamins, minerals, & other nutrients that improve brain function.
There are several key elements to being a good student, such an organization, hard work, &
independence
Taking online classes is a part of ____, as you are in charge of keeping up with your lessons without a teacher being physically present.
independent learning
I decided I am going to take the ___ to plan a study session with other students who are taking this online nursing class.
initiative
I felt very ___ from my classmates when they created a study group & didn't include me.
isolated
As a(n) ___, Kedna learns best about solids, liquids, & gasses through hands-on science experiments.
kinesthetic learner
I learn best through a mixture of ___, enjoying hands-on activities as well as listening to lectures.
learning styles
I'm not sure if this "free sunglasses" site is ___; it doesn't seem right that they are asking for my social security number in order to be eligible for their giveaway.
legitimate
If something follows the letter of the law, it can be considered:
legitimate
Kareem & Dina's online biology class has ___ they need to tune into, where their teacher performs dissections in real time.
live lessons
It can be easy to feel discouraged when you make a mistake, but you can turn it into a positive experience by
looking at where you went wrong & learning from it
While it is important to work hard on an online course, it is also important to ___ so as not to neglect your friends or family.
maintain a social life
My dad had to get rid of our computer as it had too much ___ on it & was no longer able to work.
malware
In order to be a Speech Language Pathologist, Martin had to complete his ___ which took additional 2 years after his bachelor's degree.
master's degree
I knew my dad was having a bad day, so I sent him a ___ I found trending on the internet with the picture of a baby that read "Today's 3 year olds can open their favorite apps. Me? When I was 3, I ate mud" to make him laugh.
meme
It's easy to remember the notes on the lines of the treble clef through this ___: Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge (E, G, B, D, F).
mnemonic device
Following the rules of good ___ means behaving politely & appropriately in an online setting.
netiquette
Starting your text or email with a polite greeting is proper:
netiquette
Marco didn't have to say how bored he was; you could tell by his ___ as he was crossing his arms, yawning, & rolling his eyes.
nonverbal communication
When someone is sad, their ___ can include slumped shoulders & downcast eyes.
nonverbal communication
Margret has great ___ skills; she color-codes the main points & sub-points differently.
notetaking
Parents often monitor their children's ___ to make sure that they aren't accessing any threatening material & to help them learn how to become a model digital citizen.
online activity
CiCi's ___ is not a nice one, as she is constantly putting other people on the internet down, & leaving rude comments.
online identity
Tram is a fan of ___ because she can study anywhere she wants, as long as she has an outlet for her laptop & a Wi-Fi connection.
online learning
In order to see if the library has the book I need for my research project on butterflies, I can check the:
online library catalog
Garret is remaining ___ that he passed his Spanish exam with flying colors.
optimistic
Anasi knows her new study space needs to be comfortable, quiet, and ___ in order for her to properly concentrate.
organized
I couldn't stop laughing when my cousin was performing a ___ where he was pretending to be stuck inside of a box.
pantomime
It's nice to be able to ask a ___ from my online class what assignments are due by the end of the week, as they have the same assignments that I do.
peer
I wish I never would have posted that silly picture online, as it is now a ___ part of my digital footprint!
permanent
Devin likes to ___ his locker by posting a picture of Albert Einstein on the inside.
personalize
___ your study space goes a long way to making it your own.
personalizing
Jack had to make sure he cited all his sources correctly so that he could not be accused of
plagiarism
Angelica accesses her online learning course through a ___, which organizes the course content, as well as he assignments, tests, & quizzes.
platform
I try to show ___ on my online presence by posting links & photos that show the happier side of life.
positivity
When someone has a good outlook on life & tries to leave a nice impression on others, they are showing:
positivity
My sister would not stop checking her cell phone, so I asked her to turn it off & put it away, so that she could be ___ in the moment with us.
present
It's important that I ___ my schedule, getting all of my studying done before I go to the mall with my friends.
prioritize
People use ___ settings to prevent strangers from accessing the posts & information on social media.
privacy
It's important that you don't ___ & you get your work done as soon as possible so you can be sure to turn it in on time.
procrastinate
Being on time, dressed well, & polite on your 1st day of class is a sign of:
professionalism
People who show ___ show up on time to interviews, dress appropriately, & make eye contact.
professionalism
My algebra teacher's response to my question was ___; she got back to me within five minutes of when I sent her the question.
prompt
I'm so happy I found an image of my favorite Pokémon in the ___. Now I can use it for my project on the popularity of Pokémon without the fear of stealing someone else's work.
public domain
Derek needs to make sure that he tunes in for the live lessons which are in ___ because otherwise, he will miss all the information.
real time
Jayden ___ the picture of a group of friends all using their cell phones, giving credit to the original creator since it was protected under Attribution No Derivative's Creative Commons.
redistributed
Sammi was ____ her search for "sports cars" to just "Lamborghini" as those sports cars she is really interested in.
refining
Searching for the name of the head coach of the Redwings is ___ to the information I am looking into regarding hockey coaches of professional sports teams.
relevant
Cynthia loves ___ her favorite songs by mashing them together to form a new song with the beat of one song & the lyrics of another.
remixing
Edward has spent the entire day ___ how to cook a turkey so he can host his 1st Thanksgiving dinner properly.
researching
I need to be ___ & bounce back from the bad grade I received on my physics quiz by studying harder & not giving up.
resilient
If you want to quickly find out how many gold medals Michael Phelps has won, you can type your question into a ___ to find different sites that might list that information.
search engine
The top of Mount Everest is very ___ because not many people are able to climb all the way to the top.
secluded
Vuyo uses his ___ to take control of his course schedule, planning out what times he will work on his course, study the material, & take his exams.
student agency
You need to make sure to check the ___ before your course starts, so you know your exam schedule & project deadlines.
syllabus
Bella was caught ___ her boyfriend in class & got her cell phone taken away.
texting
My mother couldn't read the text I sent her because she claimed it had too many ___, but all it said was "Going 2B L8, CU @ 10:00pm".
textisms
The fact that you make sure to spend one hour on your German homework, 2 hours studying for your chemistry test next week, & forty minutes practicing the piano shows that you have great:
time management
You need to be sure to study for the test that is coming up Friday so that you aren't caught:
unprepared
Are you sure that the statistic you found stating the annual number of extra-terrestrial findings in New Mexico is ___ because I am not sure you chose a reputable source.
valid
It's no nice that I am able to ___ my grandma & grandpa on their tablet because I get to see them while we talk.
video call
All of the data on my computer is gone, thanks to a ___ I downloaded.
virus
As a(n) ___, Joyce can most easily remember facts about different countries by viewing a world map with icons representing the facts.
visual learner
The hands-on skills & information Chelsea learned from her ___ taught her everything she needed to successfully become an electrician.
vocational education
When scheduling time to study, students should consider:
what time of the day they are most productive
Good sleep is essential to learning because
your brain organizes information learned that day
