Tech Spring 2019 Final Exam
6) Which learning environment is used to program digital devices to complete human-like actions? A) Artificial Intelligence B) Augmented Reality C) Virtual Reality D) Robotics
A) Artificial Intelligence
10) Mrs. Kelley's students are struggling with written essay assignments. What Web 2.0 tool would allow her students to improve their writing skills by creating an online collaborative writing project? A) Blog B) Podcast C) Wiki D) PowerPoint
A) Blog
10) A video showing the procedure for determining the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle when given the lengths of the other two sides most likely is representative of the A) Cognitive domain B) Affective domain C) Psychomotor domain D) Interpersonal domain
A) Cognitive domain
2) The ________ model develops lifelong learners by building connections between academics, a learner's interests, and mentors or peers. A) Connected learning B) Transdisciplinary learning C) Coding as literacy D) Personalized learning
A) Connected learning
8) Which of the following describes the BEST way that teachers can enhance student learning through social networks? A) Debates and discussions with outside experts B) Engaging trolls in political opinions C) Snapchatting in-class activities to their mothers D) Playing podcasts during class worktime
A) Debates and discussions with outside experts
13) Which of the following is NOT a Web 2.0 technology tool? A) Digital calculator B) Wiki C) Blog D) Mashup
A) Digital calculator
12) The following strategies apply to teaching with what type of setting? • Presentation of information • Learner practice • Providing learner feedback A) Distance education B) Educational television C) Podcasts D) Streaming video
A) Distance education
18) The ________ describe classroom practices, lesson development, and professional expectations for teachers. A) ISTE standards B) Teacher evaluations C) State performance indicators D) District standards
A) ISTE standards
15) Which visual category illustrates theoretical or abstract relationships? A) Interpretive B) Analogical C) Organizational D) Transformational
A) Interpretive
25) What type of network uses a centralized file server and reduces a technology coordinator's workload by eliminating the need to install and inventory software for every computer in the building? A) Local area network B) Wide area network C) Authoring systems D) Internet
A) Local area network
17) A second-grade class is learning about the lifecycle of a butterfly. The class views a film in which a caterpillar spins a chrysalis and emerges a butterfly in minutes. What attribute of video did the film take advantage of? A) Manipulation of time B) Manipulation of space C) Animation D) Instant replay
A) Manipulation of time
4) Online ________ enable(s) users to organize photos, videos, and other information onto digital boards. A) Pinboards B) Video sharing C) Social bookmarking D) Podcasts
A) Pinboards
17) One of Mr. Fleming's 8th grade students has a visual impairment and learning disability. The student has difficulty reading and she requires repetition in order to process new information. What Web 2.0 tool could Mr. Fleming use to create appropriate supplemental instruction for this student? A) Podcasts B) Student blogs C) Class wiki D) Social networks
A) Podcasts
19) ________ is a limitation of open source resources. A) Potential instability and/or poor quality B) Lack of collaboration opportunities C) Expensive user fees D) Complex and difficult to master tools
A) Potential instability and/or poor quality
14) Mr. Kipper has created a community of teachers through a weekly twitter chat. This continued professional collaboration and growth is considered to be what type of group? A) Professional learning network (PLN) B) Ubiquitous technology user group C) Collaborator in learning D) All of the above
A) Professional learning network (PLN)
3) Mr. Weaver's 8th graders have created a class webpage with student blogs. How is this a form of student learning enhancement? A) Reading and writing about shared learning experiences B) Organizing video podcasts C) Practicing English as a second language D) Designing new graphics for the school logo competition
A) Reading and writing about shared learning experiences
1) Students can interact, collaborate, co-create, share, and publish information for educational, professional, or personal purposes on ________ sites. A) Social networking B) Mashup C) Podcast D) Cloud computing
A) Social networking
17) Which of the following describes a global classroom? A) Students conduct a weekly reading about the current happenings around the world and submit an audio recording file summarizing the reading for teacher to review. B) After learning about the greenhouse effect, students conduct a virtual interview with a scientist and then produce a short video about their findings. The findings are then posted to the class blog for visitors to view and comment. C) Students use a globe and paper map to chart airline flights out of their local airport. D) Students engage in a class discussion after viewing a National Geographic video about global warming.
A) Students conduct a weekly reading about the current happenings around the world and submit an audio recording file summarizing the reading for teacher to review.
19) Steven is a 9th grader in Mrs. Sandusky's creative writing class. He has been given a visual essay project. The assignment should consist primarily of visuals and very little text. Which of the following is NOT an effective way for Steven to begin planning his project? A) Take random photographs B) Storyboarding C) Sketches D) Concept mapping software
A) Take random photographs
5) A bulletin board posting, email, and blog are examples of what type of media used in distance education? A) Text B) Video C) Audio D) All of the above
A) Text
9) What is one advantage of using pin boards in the classroom? A) They enable users to organize photos, video, and other information onto digital boards by lesson, unit, grade-level, or subject area. B) They allow students to learn independently. C) Pin boards are not affected by cyber-bullying issues. D) None of the above
A) They enable users to organize photos, video, and other information onto digital boards by lesson, unit, grade-level, or subject area.
8) Mrs. Janski, a seventh-grade physical education teacher, would like students to monitor their heart rate, sleep activity, and physical activity level over the course of a week as a part of an upcoming unit. Which learning environment would be the best for her seventh graders? A) Wearable devices B) Augmented Reality C) Virtual Reality D) Robotics
A) Wearable devices
10) What media requires the sending and receiving sites to be equipped with cameras and microphones? A) Internet chats B) Television C) Two-way video D) Streamed video
C) Two-way video
20) A WebQuest is best described as A) An online game B) A search for information C) A teacher software tool D) A commercial software program
B) A search for information
12) Remaining connected with students, parents, community members, and the global community of educators is best represented by being A) Digitally savvy B) Active social media participant C) Collaborator in global learning communities D) All of the above
B) Active social media participant
6) When distance learning participants are not working on activities at the same time, the learning environment is said to be what? A) Synchronous B) Asynchronous C) Blended D) Flipped
B) Asynchronous
7) Star Walk, Aurasma Studio, and TaleBlazer apps are examples of what type of learning environment? A) Artificial Intelligence B) Augmented Reality C) Virtual Reality D) Robotics
B) Augmented Reality
22) A ________ incorporates visual combinations of images, lines, color, and words. It is intended to be an attention grabber and communicate a message quickly. A) Photograph B) Cartoon C) Transparency D) Poster
B) Cartoon
15) In Florida, Mrs. Adams divides her 7th grade class into groups. Group members spend a minimum of 10 minutes observing the street traffic outside their home and school. The groups report their findings on a Google Docs spreadsheet. Since the files are stored on a network which also supports the corresponding software application, students can access, input, and share data from any device connected to the Internet. ________ is the term that refers to files and applications stored and accessed from a network. A) Productivity tools B) Cloud computing C) Google Docs D) Wiki
B) Cloud computing
1) A foundation to tomorrow's learning, ________, uses Web 2.0 computing and communication technologies to support learning. A) Media literacy B) Cyberlearning C) Coding D) Learning centers
B) Cyberlearning
2) Visual literacy can be developed through which two approaches? A) Decoding and discussion B) Decoding and encoding C) Encoding and creative commons D) Uploading and downloading
B) Decoding and encoding
12) Mrs. Miller's 11th grade history students are listening to an excerpt from War and Peace today. The students are spellbound as they listen to the combination of fiction and historical facts unfold. What is this an example of? A) Documentary B) Dramatization C) Video storytelling D) Virtual field trip
B) Dramatization
7) Which of the following is a limitation to using Web 2.0 for instruction? A) Free B) Portability C) Easy to produce D) Bias
D) Bias
18) A fourth-grade class in San Diego is conducting research about weather and climate. One goal of the project is to gather current information from meteorologists and other experts. What is a simple tool the class can use to connect with experts? A) Wiki B) Email C) Almanac D) Internet search
B) Email
26) A worldwide system for linking smaller computer networks together. A) Intranet B) Internet C) Wireless network D) Wide area network
B) Internet
23) What type of connection can permit private distribution of information within a school district and allow access to materials at any of the district's locations? A) Internet B) Intranet C) Wireless network D) Local area network
B) Intranet
17) What do the following statements describe? • Credentials of the institution offering the courses • Quality and rigor of the courses • Associated costs A) Video gaming techniques for virtual schools B) Issues that should be researched prior to participating in a virtual public school C) An acceptable use policy for virtual schools D) Online safety information for virtual schools
B) Issues that should be researched prior to participating in a virtual public school
5) What is the definition of video literacy? A) Understanding of the appropriateness of video for various age groups B) Knowledge and skills to meaningfully view and create video C) Physiological ability to see D) None of the above
B) Knowledge and skills to meaningfully view and create video
1) Which of the following is a limitation to distance education? A) Variety of media B) Lack of quality control C) Interactive, where all students get the same message D) Up-to-date information
B) Lack of quality control
2) By using a web ________ of text, video, audio, and real-time information, teachers can access current data for students to use in reports or as part of classroom activities. A) Social networking B) Mashup C) Podcast D) Cloud computing
B) Mashup
11) Students who do not have an Internet connection at home A) Cannot participate in Internet learning activities outside of school B) May have access to the Internet at a public library or via mobile phones C) Do not have parent permission to use the Internet at school D) Do not use the Internet for learning
B) May have access to the Internet at a public library or via mobile phones
20) What planning strategy is NOT appropriate for student video production? A) Creating storyboards to plan the storyline and scenes B) Remixing video using original and copyrighted film C) Recording outlines to develop an initial and general sense of the video prior to production D) Scripting lines and parts for each video participant
B) Remixing video using original and copyrighted film
8) The arrangement of ideas in a logical order is A) Verbal literacy B) Sequencing C) Visual literacy D) Charting
B) Sequencing
19) Which of the following is an example of an information presentation? A) A teacher grading class essays B) Streaming video instruction C) A search of an online database D) All of the above
B) Streaming video instruction
4) What is the definition of audio literacy? A) The ability to hear sound B) The merging of hearing and listening C) The ability to understand music D) The ability to pay attention during a lecture
B) The merging of hearing and listening
12) Mobile apps are valuable to a teacher because A) They allow students to write collaboratively online B) They maximize the potential of mobile devices as a learning tool C) They are fun to play with and this engages students D) They cannot be used in the classroom and are not valuable to a teacher
B) They maximize the potential of mobile devices as a learning tool
4) The ________ model is not a new model, but it is emergent because of the infusion of real-world inquiry that allows learners to go beyond a discipline-specific content to focus on a large-scale career or global project. A) Connected learning B) Transdisciplinary learning C) Coding as literacy D) Personalized learning
B) Transdisciplinary learning
27) A graphical environment on computer networks with documents containing text, data, sound, graphics and video that allows users to access, view, and maintain information. A) HTTP B) World Wide Web C) Wide area network D) URL
B) World Wide Web
15) What is an acceptable use policy? A) A contract between teacher and student, regarding proper computer use B) A student agreement to use netiquette C) An agreement among students, parents and the school describing proper use of the Internet D) A district policy for use of school property
C) An agreement among students, parents and the school describing proper use of the Internet
3) This model promotes complex thinking and engages learners in fun and creative problem-solving activities at any age. A) Connected learning B) Transdisciplinary learning C) Coding as literacy D) Personalized learning
C) Coding as literacy
5) Real-time ________ take(s) place when students are working together to add and edit content through various Web 2.0 sites. A) Social networking B) Mashup C) Collaborative contributions D) Cloud computing
C) Collaborative contributions
13) By engaging students as a(n) ________, learners will be prepared to better understand the dynamics of international relationships. A) Ubiquitous technology user B) Active social media participant C) Collaborator in global learning D) All of the above
C) Collaborator in global learning
7) Mrs. Swanson has noticed her 7th grade students rarely pay attention to the illustrations in their social studies textbook. As part of an upcoming lesson on community and culture, Mrs. Swanson will be teaching her students how to look at images and decipher meaning. Understanding how to read and derive meaning from visuals is A) Art B) Photo literacy C) Decoding D) Encoding
C) Decoding
18) Why would a teacher choose to use a collaborative social networking tool, such as the MIT New Literacies Project, to challenge gifted students? A) Virtual exchanges provide students with opportunities work alone. B) Students could work independently without interaction with others. C) Networking with students from around the world could provide opportunities to learn from others. D) The gifted student's parents do not allow the student to access social networks at home.
C) Networking with students from around the world could provide opportunities to learn from others.
14) Which visual category shows the qualitative relationships among elements? A) Interpretive B) Analogical C) Organizational D) Transformational
C) Organizational
9) Students in gym class are viewing a video about techniques for playing basketball. The video is most likely representative of the A) Cognitive domain B) Affective domain C) Psychomotor domain D) Interpersonal domain
C) Psychomotor domain
21) According to an agreement between educators and producers, which of the following is permissible as an educational use of copyrighted broadcasts? A) Recording premium cable services without permission B) Altering the original broadcast content to meet the needs of students C) Retaining the recording of a broadcast for up to 45 days and afterward erasing the video D) All of the above
C) Retaining the recording of a broadcast for up to 45 days and afterward erasing the video
6) When is it appropriate to test and evaluate with audio? A) Teaching and learning have also utilized audio. B) Students lack motivation to study for paper and pencil tests. C) Students need to improve listening skills. D) None of the above
C) Students need to improve listening skills.
9) Which statement best describes digital citizenship? A) A networking solution often used by schools B) A synonym for cyber-bullying C) The informal rules for online behavior D) A key component of distance learning
C) The informal rules for online behavior
8) Which of the following is a characteristic of an asynchronous learning environment? A) Live conversation between teachers and learners B) Teaching with the ability to combine still pictures with live presentation C) Time-shifting of learning experiences D) All of the above
C) Time-shifting of learning experiences
3) Which of the following is NOT an accurate rationale for using video as an instructional problem-solving activity? A) Video can present the problem in an open-ended fashion. B) Video can show elements of an unresolved dilemma. C) Video can free up some of the teacher's time for extra planning, etc. D) Video is more realistic than other media.
C) Video can free up some of the teacher's time for extra planning, etc.
10) Miss Hanson recently used Google Cardboard and the Expeditions app to swim the coral reef and discuss sea life with her fifth-grade class. Which learning environment did she utilize? A) Artificial Intelligence B) Augmented Reality C) Virtual Reality D) Robotics
C) Virtual Reality
9) Augmented reality enhances, extends, and expands reality, whereas ________ simulates or replaces reality with a computer-generated environment. A) Artificial Intelligence B) Augmented Reality C) Virtual Reality D) Robotics
C) Virtual Reality
1) ________ is the learned ability to interpret visual messages accurately and to create visual messages. A) Artistic skill B) Graphic design C) Visual literacy D) Abstract thinking
C) Visual literacy
21) What form of distance learning is an inquiry-oriented simulation, has specific learning outcomes, and some or all of the information that students interact with comes from resources on the Internet? A) Virtual public school B) Wiki C) WebQuest D) Email
C) WebQuest
11) Mr. Bryant teaches Algebra II for Tennessee's virtual school. What is Mr. Bryant's responsibility as an online teacher? A) To monitor student performance and report learner progress B) Organize and sequence content C) Know what resources are available to the learners D) All of the above
D) All of the above
11) Teachers of tomorrow need to possess which skill(s) to best exemplify digital age thinking? A) Digitally savvy B) Active social media participant C) Collaborator in global learning communities D) All of the above
D) All of the above
13) Which resource can be used in online education? A) Interactive games B) Documents C) Video D) All of the above
D) All of the above
14) Who should make decisions about monitoring students' Internet use? A) Parents B) Teachers C) Administrators D) All of the above
D) All of the above
2) Which of the following is a way for teachers to prepare to engage learners in a distance education environment? A) Facilitate learning experiences that engage learners B) Model and promote learning in independent and collaborative work C) Engage learners in active participation with you and one another D) All of the above
D) All of the above
4) Which function must take place for learning to be effective? A) Practice activities with feedback are provided. B) Information is presented. C) Learning resources are available. D) All of the above
D) All of the above
15) Ms. Rye is a teacher at a rural middle school who would like to integrate more technology into her students' daily learning activities. The school and district lack funding for new equipment and professional development. What should Ms. Rye do to move forward with her technology improvement goals? A) Wait for the funding to catch up with the technology needs. B) Petition the local teachers' union. C) Complain to the administration and district leaders. D) Apply for government and organizational grants.
D) Apply for government and organizational grants.
18) A 10th grade history teacher, Mr. McGeehan, is concerned about his students' lack of interest during lectures. In order to capture student attention and solidify historical concepts, Mr. McGeehan has decided to incorporate class discussion of contextual photographs. Which of the following is NOT an effective delivery method for sharing images during a lecture? A) Overhead projector B) Printed visuals C) PowerPoint presentation D) Audio podcast
D) Audio podcast
6) ________ allow(s) files and applications to be synced across multiple devices; this allows students to share their work to different locations or with other students throughout the world. A) Social networking B) Mashup C) Collaborative contributions D) Cloud computing
D) Cloud computing
7) The following statements describe ________. • The teacher and learner are physically separated. • An organized instructional program is delivered. • Two-way communication is made possible by means of technological media. A) A traditional classroom B) Blended learning C) Face to face instruction D) Distance education
D) Distance education
16) Mrs. Jenkins teaches 4th grade in a rural school system. She is just beginning to learn about teaching and learning with Web 2.0 tools. What is a limitation Mrs. Jenkins can expect when teaching with these new tools? A) Student collaboration B) High financial costs C) Possibility of cyberbullying D) Ease of access
D) Ease of access
16) What is important when using email? A) Use all capital letters to make your message easy to read. B) Use humor to make your message interesting. C) Keep the message to a few pages. D) Include pertinent portions of the original message.
D) Include pertinent portions of the original message.
14) What is one possible limitation to using a social network in the classroom? A) Students are familiar with this technology and are comfortable communicating and working together in this environment. B) Students can interact and continue learning beyond the allotted seat time designated to the class. C) Social networking may include other forms of media such as videos and podcasts. D) Many schools restrict access to social networking sites within the building setting, which may mean that even if you create an educational application, you may not be able to use it with your students.
D) Many schools restrict access to social networking sites within the building setting, which may mean that even if you create an educational application, you may not be able to use it with your students.
16) Mr. Gregory wants his students to be creative while developing their writing, visual literacy, and audio production skills. What medium best suits Mr. Gregory's goals for his students? A) A live speech or presentation to the class B) Creating a class wiki C) Designing a class project where students produce podcasts D) None of the above
D) None of the above
16) Which of the following type of grant often has a less extensive proposal process that is flexible enough to fund individual schools or teachers? A) Technological government grants B) State level government grants C) Federal grants D) Nongovernment organizations and foundations
D) Nongovernment organizations and foundations
5) Technological advances allow for differentiated instruction based on the individual learning path of each student. Which model does this statement best align with? A) Connected learning B) Transdisciplinary learning C) Coding as literacy D) Personalized learning
D) Personalized learning
11) When evaluating a video for instructional use, which of the following is NOT important? A) Pacing B) Cognitive learning aids C) Instructional cues D) Renowned narrator or lead actors
D) Renowned narrator or lead actors
3) The TEACH act allows teacher to use materials in an online environment in all but one of the statements below. Which one is the exception? A) The material is solely for and limited to students officially enrolled in the course. B) The material is an integral part of the instructional activity mediated by the teacher. C) The material is a textbook that is typically purchased by the student. D) The material is scanned because it was not already in digital form.
D) The material is scanned because it was not already in digital form.
13) Which visual category illustrates movement or change in time and space? A) Interpretive B) Analogical C) Organizational D) Transformational
D) Transformational
22) Mr. Donnellson's 11th grade geography class in Salt Lake City is planning to share their knowledge of landforms with a 5th grade class in Jacksonville, Florida. The high school students want to find the appropriate technology to support audio, video and document sharing. What type of technology could the class use? A) Email B) Webpage development software C) Telephone and fax machine D) Two-Way video conferencing
D) Two-Way video conferencing
24) What type of network enables the computers in a school system to connect to the Internet and to a centralized computer host via a fiber system? A) Internet B) World Wide Web C) Wired network D) Wide area network
D) Wide area network
