CSET Technology & Digital Tools 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A teacher wants students to collaboratively edit a document in real time without emailing files back and forth. Which tool is BEST suited for this purpose?
- Microsoft Word saved to a USB drive
- Google Docs shared via link (Correct answer)
- A PDF exported from LibreOffice
- A PowerPoint emailed as an attachment
Correct answer: Google Docs shared via link
Google Docs enables simultaneous real-time editing by multiple users through a shared link without file transfers.
Question 2: Which type of software license allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute the source code?
- Proprietary license
- Freeware license
- Open-source license (Correct answer)
- Shareware license
Correct answer: Open-source license
Open-source licenses grant users the right to view, modify, and redistribute source code under specified terms.
Question 3: A student submits a paper that was partly written by an AI tool without disclosure. According to digital citizenship principles, this is problematic primarily because of:
- Bandwidth overconsumption
- Academic dishonesty and lack of attribution (Correct answer)
- Copyright infringement of the AI company
- Violation of FERPA regulations
Correct answer: Academic dishonesty and lack of attribution
Submitting AI-generated work without disclosure violates academic integrity by misrepresenting the origin of the work.
Question 4: In a spreadsheet, which function would you use to find the average of values in cells B2 through B20?
- =SUM(B2:B20)
- =MEAN(B2:B20)
- =AVERAGE(B2:B20) (Correct answer)
- =MID(B2:B20)
Correct answer: =AVERAGE(B2:B20)
=AVERAGE(B2:B20) calculates the arithmetic mean of all values in the specified cell range.
Question 5: What does the term 'phishing' refer to in cybersecurity?
- Unauthorized access to a Wi-Fi network
- Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information by impersonating a trusted entity (Correct answer)
- Installing malware through a USB device
- Overloading a server with excessive requests
Correct answer: Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information by impersonating a trusted entity
Phishing involves deceptive emails or websites that impersonate legitimate organizations to steal credentials or personal data.
Question 6: Which accessibility feature benefits users who are unable to use a traditional mouse or keyboard?
- Dark mode display setting
- Switch access or voice control input (Correct answer)
- High-contrast color theme
- Automatic spell check
Correct answer: Switch access or voice control input
Switch access and voice control allow users with motor impairments to navigate and interact with devices using alternative inputs.
Question 7: A teacher uses a Learning Management System (LMS) to post assignments and track student progress. Which of the following is a common example of an LMS?
- Zoom
- Google Earth
- Canvas (Correct answer)
- Canva
Correct answer: Canvas
Canvas is a widely used LMS that enables teachers to distribute assignments, grades, and instructional materials online.
CSET Technology & Digital Tools 2
A teacher wants students to collaboratively edit a document in real time without emailing files back and forth.
Which tool is BEST suited for this purpose?