CSET Technology & Digital Tools 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A teacher wants to assess student understanding through an online quiz that automatically grades responses. Which tool category is MOST appropriate?
- Word processing software
- Formative assessment platforms such as Google Forms or Kahoot (Correct answer)
- Video conferencing tools
- Desktop publishing software
Correct answer: Formative assessment platforms such as Google Forms or Kahoot
Formative assessment platforms like Google Forms and Kahoot provide auto-grading and instant feedback for online quizzes.
Question 2: What is the main risk of using public Wi-Fi without a VPN?
- Slower download speeds due to shared bandwidth
- Interception of unencrypted data by other users on the same network (Correct answer)
- Automatic installation of updates
- Higher battery drain on mobile devices
Correct answer: Interception of unencrypted data by other users on the same network
Public Wi-Fi lacks encryption, allowing malicious actors on the same network to intercept unprotected data transmissions.
Question 3: Which of the following is an example of assistive technology designed for users with visual impairments?
- A mechanical keyboard with tactile feedback
- A screen reader that converts text to synthesized speech (Correct answer)
- A high-resolution external monitor
- A wireless mouse with ergonomic design
Correct answer: A screen reader that converts text to synthesized speech
Screen readers convert on-screen text and interface elements into audio output, enabling visually impaired users to navigate computers.
Question 4: In a database, what is a 'primary key'?
- The most frequently queried field in a table
- A unique identifier for each record in a table (Correct answer)
- The first column displayed in a table
- An encrypted password for database access
Correct answer: A unique identifier for each record in a table
A primary key is a field (or set of fields) that uniquely identifies each record in a database table, ensuring no duplicates.
Question 5: What is the purpose of 'version control' software such as Git?
- To protect files with antivirus scanning
- To track changes to files over time and enable collaboration on code (Correct answer)
- To compress large files for storage
- To schedule automated software updates
Correct answer: To track changes to files over time and enable collaboration on code
Version control systems like Git record a history of file changes, allow multiple contributors, and enable reverting to previous states.
Question 6: Which of the following BEST describes 'digital literacy'?
- The ability to type at a minimum of 60 words per minute
- The ability to use, evaluate, and create information using digital technologies effectively and critically (Correct answer)
- Knowledge of programming in at least one language
- Proficiency in using social media platforms
Correct answer: The ability to use, evaluate, and create information using digital technologies effectively and critically
Digital literacy encompasses the skills to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information using digital tools responsibly.
Question 7: A student uses a citation manager like Zotero to organize research sources. What is the PRIMARY benefit of such a tool?
- It automatically writes the research paper
- It organizes references and generates properly formatted citations (Correct answer)
- It checks the paper for plagiarism
- It translates sources from foreign languages
Correct answer: It organizes references and generates properly formatted citations
Citation managers store source information and automatically format bibliographic citations in styles like APA, MLA, or Chicago.
CSET Technology & Digital Tools 4
A teacher wants to assess student understanding through an online quiz that automatically grades responses.
Which tool category is MOST appropriate?