Final
E-books are examples of traditional technologies. a True b. False
b. False
Learning styles are a collection of preferences related to how one learns. a. True b. False
a. True
A handheld device may have the capability of connecting to the Internet wirelessly. a. True b. False
a. True
A multimedia application involves the use of multimedia technology for education, business, and entertainment. a. True b. False
a. True
A simulation is a computerized model of a historical event. a. True b. False
a. True
A site license gives the purchaser the right to install software on several computers at one site. a. True b. False
a. True
A tutorial is a teaching program designed to help students learn concepts and skills. a. True b. False
a. True
An AUP is a set of rules that governs the use of school district computers, networks, and the Internet by teachers, administrators, staff, and students. a. True b. False
a. True
An advantage of computer-based training is that it allows employees to update their job skills right at their desks, at home, or while traveling. a. True b. False
a. True
An e-book uses a small, book-sized computer that can hold thousands of pages of text and small graphics. a. True b. False
a. True
An electronic portfolio is a form of authentic assessment whereby students apply what they learn in the real world. a. True b. False
a. True
An essential question for evaluating software is whether or not the software has good instructional design and uses sound pedagogy. a. True b. False
a. True
An integrated learning system is a packaged educational software that teaches content, assesses student learning, and tracks student progress. a. True b. False
a. True
Another name for drill-and-practice software is skills-reinforcement software. a. True b. False
a. True
Anything considered public domain - including software or creative works - is free from copyright restrictions. a. True b. False
a. True
Charting, a feature of spreadsheet software, allows data to be displayed in a chart that shows the relationship of data in a graphical, rather than numerical, form. a. True b. False
a. True
During the process of developing a document, it is common to switch back and forth between the word processing activities of creating, editing, formatting, and saving. a. True b. False
a. True
Each record in a database contains a collection of related facts called fields. a. True b. False
a. True
Educational software refers to computer software products used to support teaching and learning of subject-related content. a. True b. False
a. True
Effectively integrating educational software into the curriculum requires teachers to conduct evaluations and plan for such integration. a. True b. False
a. True
Ell students need a lot of visual support during instruction. a. True b. False
a. True
Fair use guidelines apply to copyrighted materials on the Internet just as they apply to a copyrighted article published in a magazine. a. True b. False
a. True
Filtering software programs prevent browsers from displaying materials from targeted sites or materials that contain certain keywords or phrases. a. True b. False
a. True
Graphics, including illustrations, photos, and animations, are elements of multimedia applications. a. True b. False
a. True
Instant messaging is a form of chat. a. True b. False
a. True
Jean Piaget, one of the early constructivists, identified key developmental stages that affect learning. a. True b. False
a. True
Modems translate computer output into a format that is transmittable across carrier lines; they then translate signals that come across these lines back into a format that the computer can understand. a. True b. False
a. True
Multimedia can include graphics, also called pictures or images that contain movement or animation. a. True b. False
a. True
Numerous software developers include evaluations completed by educators at their Web sites. a. True b. False
a. True
Objectionable material on the Internet includes racist literature, obscene pictures and videos, and gambling. a. True b. False
a. True
SimCity is a simulation program that allows students to design cities, communities, neighborhoods, and businesses, including infrastructure, such as telephone lines and buildings. a. True b. False
a. True
Skinner's behaviorist theory poses that students can be conditioned to behave a certain way (e.g., learn concepts) through the use of positive and negative reinforcement, as well as punishment. a. True b. False
a. True
Software piracy is a federal crime. a. True b. False
a. True
Software piracy is the unauthorized and illegal copying of copyrighted software. a. True b. False
a. True
Software should be easy for both you and the students to use, while at the same time maintaining the students' interest. a. True b. False
a. True
Teacher supervision involves teachers actively and continuously monitoring their students while they are on the Internet. a. True b. False
a. True
Teachers often use the Internet to search for information and online resources. a. True b. False
a. True
Technical quality refers to how well the software presents itself and how well it works. a. True b. False
a. True
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is one of the major pieces of legislation protecting the rights of disabled individuals in employment and access to public accommodations and services. a. True b. False
a. True
The Copyright Act of 1976 established fair use guidelines that allow educators to use and copy certain copyrighted materials for non-profit educational purposes. a. True b. False
a. True
The Internet is made up of millions of individual machines and networks that have agreed to connect, provide resources to each other, and share data. a. True b. False
a. True
The overhead projector is still widely used in schools to display content to students. a. True b. False
a. True
The principle of perceptible information requires design to effectively provide information to users through multisensory channels. a. True b. False
a. True
The principle of universal design called flexibility in use requires design to accommodate a wide spectrum of needs, preferences, and disabilities. a. True b. False
a. True
Video games are a type of multimedia application. a. True b. False
a. True
Virtual tours are meant to be both educational and entertaining. a. True b. False
a. True
When evaluating software, teachers should also consider whether technical support and documentation come with the software. a. True b. False
a. True
When using educational software in the classroom, teachers should always make sure that the learning objectives of software match those of the school district in which they work. a. True b. False
a. True
WiFi and the Interactive Whiteboard are 2 examples of emerging technologies. a. True b. False
a. True
Word processing software includes templates or assistants that are automated tools that help users create memorandums, meeting agendas, fax cover sheets, and letters. a. True b. False
a. True
A word processing document can be enhanced by adding a border, which is _____. a. a decorative line or pattern along one or more edges of a page b. text that appears at the top of each page c. a blank portion of the page outside the main body of text d. text that appears at the bottom of each page
a. a decorative line or pattern along one or more edges of a page
A(n) _____ is a PIM feature that allows activities to be scheduled for a particular day and time. a. appointment calendar b. address book c. notepad d. worksheet
a. appointment calendar
A newsletter can be created in Microsoft Word by: a. arranging text in columns b. arranging text in paragraphs c. arranging text and pictures in columns d. arranging text and pictures in paragraphs
a. arranging text in columns
A(n) _____ is a graphical element (usually rectangular or circular in shape) that can be clicked to cause a specific action to take place. a. button b. icon c. menu d. window
a. button
To protect networks from communication with outside networks, one should primarily use: a. firewalls b. passwords c. write-protected software d. the newest hardware
a. firewalls
Audio files can be inserted into multimedia after they are captured digitally using a _____. a. microphone b. keyboard c. camera d. all of the above
a. microphone
The Internet is more accessible to blind students because: a. of special software that is available b. it is always easy to use c. it requires no explanation d. it is widespread in schools
a. of special software that is available
In the communication process, which of the following is NOT one of the three major variables that can interfere with the communication of ideas? a. physical factors b. environmental factors c. psychological factors d. personal filters
a. physical factors
Students' access to information via the Internet makes teachers' jobs more difficult in: a. preventing plagiarism b. conducting research c. authenticating research d. sharing research
a. preventing plagiarism
Students with low vision can use: a. special monitors b. monitors with low light c. small monitors d. liquid crystal displays
a. special monitors
One of the essential components of a Web Quest is: a. students working in groups b. students doing self-paced work c. students working with the instructor only d. students traveling to foreign countries
a. students working in groups
Social constructivism is a perspective on learning that suggests learning is: a. the result of the collaboration of learners to construct knowledge b. behavior modified by reward and punishment c. a developmental process correlated to age d. the result of assimilation and accommodation
a. the result of the collaboration of learners to construct knowledge
Computer-based training is only used by businesses; it is not used in education. a. True b. False
b. False
Copyright laws only apply to books, magazines, and newspapers. a. True b. False
b. False
The term AT is an abbreviation for: a. Assisting Technology b. Assistive Technology c. Assistant Technology
b. Assistive Technology
When accessing a network from home, the types of lines that offer faster transmission speeds are a. phone lines b. DSL lines c. wireless d. fax lines
b. DSL lines
The term Ell student is an acronym for: a. English Language Limited b. English Language Learner
b. English Language Learner
A database is a collection of numeric data organized in rows and columns. a. True b. False
b. False
A digital camera is an example of multimedia. a. True b. False
b. False
A formative evaluation focuses on performance outcomes. a. True b. False
b. False
A smartboard does not allow teachers to control the computer with a pen, finger, or other device. a. True b. False
b. False
A software license is an agreement that provides recommended conditions for use of the software; users do not have to accept these recommendations before using the software. a. True b. False
b. False
A summative evaluation focuses on planning and implementation. a. True b. False
b. False
A synchronous Internet tool that provides real-time communication is the mailing list. a. True b. False
b. False
AT is a device or tool that can be used by anyone to perform common tasks. a. True b. False
b. False
All of a worksheet's columns and rows display on the screen at one time. a. True b. False
b. False
Although a controversial issue, information privacy is not yet directly addressed by any federal laws. a. True b. False
b. False
B.F. Skinner is one of the key cognitivists to suggest that learning styles are critical factors in explaining learning. a. True b. False
b. False
Because multimedia applications provide such a rich learning environment, it is not necessary for teachers to evaluate them. a. True b. False
b. False
Fair use guidelines allow teachers to use any copyrighted works for educational purposes without any restrictions. a. True b. False
b. False
Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences relies on the innate differences in the races to help identify the learning styles for students. a. True b. False
b. False
ISP stands for integrated systems processor. a. True b. False
b. False
In a computerized database, data must be recorded on paper and stored in a filing cabinet. a. True b. False
b. False
In a spreadsheet file, a number identifies each worksheet column, and a letter identifies each row. a. True b. False
b. False
In accordance with the principle of size and space for approach and use, design should provide appropriate size and space for access and utilization by disabled individuals. a. True b. False
b. False
Instructional media refers to different means of communication. a. True b. False
b. False
Internet email addresses are the same as URLs. a. True b. False
b. False
It is impossible to check your school email from home. a. True b. False
b. False
MP3 players are an example of an emerging technology. a. True b. False
b. False
NETS standards define how networking should be used in schools and across districts. a. True b. False
b. False
Newsgroups, such as Usenet, give you lists of freeware and shareware. a. True b. False
b. False
Speech recognition software converts text into speech and is very helpful to students who have difficulty writing or who have language disorders. a. True b. False
b. False
Teacher supervision is the only strategy that teachers can use to prevent students from accessing objectionable and inappropriate materials on the Internet. a. True b. False
b. False
Teachers can use drill-and-practice software to help students acquire problem-solving strategies. a. True b. False
b. False
Teachers should always practice, model, and teach ethical behavior related to technology use. This means that with regard to the use of pictures in student projects, teachers will tell students that it is appropriate to use any picture from the Web. a. True b. False
b. False
The Internet is closely regulated. Anything that is posted on the Internet is monitored. a. True b. False
b. False
The Internet is one of many services offered by the World Wide Web. a. True b. False
b. False
The principle of low physical effort calls for design that can be used easily and effectively by disabled users with minimal effort. a. True b. False
b. False
The term educational technology basically refers to audiovisual equipment and its use in education today. a. True b. False
b. False
The way people prefer to learn is referred to as their cognition style. a. True b. False
b. False
There are 6 principles of universal design. a. True b. False
b. False
There currently are over twenty million Ell students enrolled in U.S. schools. a. True b. False
b. False
To deter students from copying and pasting information from the Web, teachers can use an anti-plagiarism software called Submitin. a. True b. False
b. False
U.S. schools have replaced all desktop computers with laptops. a. True b. False
b. False
U.S. schools today only use emerging technologies for teaching and learning purposes. a. True b. False
b. False
When evaluating educational software, it is not necessary to have students experience the software. a. True b. False
b. False
When teachers integrate technology into the classroom, it is not necessary for them to evaluate how they are using technology for educational purposes. a. True b. False
b. False
The following are examples of AT devices except: a. Pencil grips b. Keyboards c. Touch screens d. Foot-operated mouse controls
b. Keyboards
An example of educational software is: a. Where is Carmen San Diego in the world? b. Reader Rabbit c. www.msn.com d. wiki
b. Reader Rabbit
When looking for a graphic to download from the Internet, a teacher would most likely look for a file with a. a .gra prefix b. a .jpeg or .gif extension c. the component .exe. in its name d. the addition .html on it
b. a .jpeg or .gif extension
A podcast is a(n) a. video clip b. audio file c. new type of laptop d. television program
b. audio file
Input devices such as touch screens, pens, new mouse types, and virtual keyboards are: a. too far into the future to contemplate b. available now c. inferior to traditional devices d. difficult to use
b. available now
The Internet service that allows people to interact in real time by entering questions and writing responses while online is a(n) a. conference b. chat c. email program d. mailing list
b. chat
A _____ is a special window displayed by a program to provide information, present available options, or request a response. a. menu b. dialog box c. title bar d. submenu
b. dialog box
If you designed a lesson following the concept of behaviorism, after a student gave a response, you would give him/her: a. instructions to continue on through the test after answering each item b. feedback as to whether he/she was correct c. another assignment d. time out
b. feedback as to whether he/she was correct
A _____ performs calculations on the numeric data in the spreadsheet. a. chart b. formula c. value d. macro
b. formula
A teacher's own teaching style is usually a function of: a. the number of methods courses taken b. his or her own personal learning and cognitive preferences c. whether he or she has had a comprehensive educational technology course d. number of years of teaching experience
b. his or her own personal learning and cognitive preferences
The 1975 Education for All Handicapped Children Act was the advent of: a. free access to all facilities for disabled children b. mainstreaming in regular classrooms c. cooperative learning for the disabled d. assistive technologies
b. mainstreaming in regular classrooms
A multimedia how-to-guide can be used to a. find information on the Internet b. to learn how to do something c. to write sticky notes d. to read an electronic magazine
b. to learn how to do something
Web sites on the Internet: a. should not be used by students at school b. use many multimedia capabilities c. only use text, images, and video d. have too many links to be helpful
b. use many multimedia capabilities
The internet software that allows online individuals to see and talk to each other while sharing files is a. telephony b. videoconferencing c. visual FTP d. virtual reality
b. videoconferencing
A furniture company's electronic showroom in which customers wander among and inspect available products is an example of ____. a. electronic reference text b. virtual reality (VR) c. simulation d. all of the above
b. virtual reality (VR)
An instructional game is a computer program that engages students in: a. Role-playing b. Competing against each other c. Playing a game with rules
c. Playing a game with rules
There are _____ different types of educational software available to teachers. a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6
c. 5
To evaluate the use of technology in the classroom, teachers should perform: a. A formative evaluation b. A summative evaluation c. Both of the above d. None of the above
c. Both of the above
Musical intelligence, spatial intelligence, and kinesthetic intelligence are but three of the eight types of intelligence postulated by: a. Gagne b. Garden c. Gardner d. Skinner
c. Gardner
Businesses that offer networks to allow home and businesses to connect to the Internet are referred to as a. portals b. ISDNs c. ISPs d. TCPs
c. ISPs
Both cognitivists and constructivists recognize learning as: a. a response to stimuli b. a function of brain physiology c. a mental process d. a reaction to reward and punishment
c. a mental process
Universal design refers to: a. a new approach in designing technology to make it accessible to everyone b. a new approach in designing products to make them accessible to everyone c. a new approach in designing products and environments to make them accessible to everyone
c. a new approach in designing products and environments to make them accessible to everyone
Your purpose in studying educational technology is to: a. enable your students to use productivity software b. help you teach students to become technical experts c. acquaint you with technology you can use to teach and help your students learn d. train your students to fix the computers in their classrooms
c. acquaint you with technology you can use to teach and help your students learn
A user name followed by the @ sign and then the location of the electronic mailbox is a. a URL b. an ISP c. an email address d. a server address
c. an email address
Word prediction software allows the user to type in a letter or letters, and the software predicts the: a. definition b. synonym c. best word choice d. connotation
c. best word choice
AT allows ESE students to: a. have access to quality education b. participate in social settings c. experience self-independence and inclusion
c. experience self-independence and inclusion
All of the following are types of charts except _____ charts. a. column b. line c. macro d. pie
c. macro
A _____ is a digital magazine that has the capability of using text, pictures, audio, and video. a. video clip b. podcast c. multimedia magazine d. traditional magazine
c. multimedia magazine
A(n) _____ is a PIM feature that can be used to record ideas, reminders, and other important information. a. appointment calendar b. address book c. notepad d. worksheet
c. notepad
A student who just experienced a traumatic event in the hallway is likely to have what type of interference with effective communication in the classroom? a. physical factors b. environmental factors c. psychological factors d. personal filters
c. psychological factors
Drill-and-practice software can be very useful to help students: a. learn new skills b. play games c. review and practice skills d. problem-solve
c. review and practice skills
Hearing-impaired students may use online mail programs as an alternative to: a. hearing-aid devices b. specially designed software c. specially designed telephones d. amplified speakers
c. specially designed telephones
A(n) _____ is a rectangular area of the screen that is used to display a program, data, and/or information. a. menu b. icon c. window d. command
c. window
Blue Tooth is an example of a: a. new style of modem b. improved harddrive c. wireless technology d. dental whitening treatment
c. wireless technology
Problem-solving software allows students to: a. Apply what they learn b. Solve general or content-related problems c. None of the above d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Web pages are written by using a language called a. FTP b. URL c. TCP/IP d. HTML
d. HTML
A handheld device may have this capability a. wireless Internet access b. built-in camera c. virtual keyboard d. all of the above
d. all of the above
An advantage of using multimedia applications for the physically and learning challenged is _____. a. self-paced study b. increased graphics and font sizes c. enhanced audio capabilities d. all of the above
d. all of the above
An area of computer ethics frequently discussed includes ____. a. information privacy b. copyright issues c. software theft d. all of the above
d. all of the above
An electronic portfolio is a collection of student work that can include: a. text b. audio c. video d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Copyright laws ____. a. protect original materials created by students and teachers posted on the Web b. apply to all creative works c. are contained in the Copyright Act of 1976 and its numerous amendments d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Database software allows users to _____. a. add, change, and delete data b. sort and receive data from the database c. create forms and reports using the data in the database d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Teachers use computers and laptops in the classroom to a. lesson plan b. prepare educational materials c. teach d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following is true about multimedia a. it can be used for teaching purposes b. it can be used for learning purposes c. it accommodates the learning styles of students d. all of the above
d. all of the above
If you follow parts of different learning theories as they fit with your learning objective, then you might be called: a. a behaviorist b. a cognitivist c. a social constructivist d. an eclectic instructor
d. an eclectic instructor
A range of computer applications that stimulate human intelligence and behavior are known as: a. simulations b. robotics c. voice recognition d. artificial intelligence
d. artificial intelligence
Wizards are _____. a. answers to questions that people frequently ask about an application b. the electronic equivalent of a user manual, usually integrated into an application software package c. step-by-step instructions using real examples to show how to use an application d. automated assistants that help complete a task by asking questions and performing actions based on the answers
d. automated assistants that help complete a task by asking questions and performing actions based on the answers
You have a student who does his homework accurately and on time. When you return it, you orally commend him and smile. This is an example of: a. trial and error b. connectionism c. classical conditioning d. behaviorism
d. behaviorism
The following is an example of a Web 2.0 tool a. cell phone b. smart phone c. email d. blog
d. blog
Every Saturday night, Belle and Chase look forward to going to the local YMCA to square dance. Which type of intelligence is prominent in this activity? a. spatial b. interpersonal c. logical-mathematical d. kinesthetic
d. kinesthetic
The Internet began as an endeavor in: a. major universities b. hospitals c. the United Nations d. the Department of Defense
d. the Department of Defense
All of the following are traditional technologies except: a. scanner b. desktop computer c. VCR d. wireless laptop
d. wireless laptop