CSET Technology & Digital Tools 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following represents a strong password strategy?
- Using your birthdate and name for easy recall
- Using a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols with at least 12 characters (Correct answer)
- Reusing the same password across multiple sites for convenience
- Using a single dictionary word followed by '1'
Correct answer: Using a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols with at least 12 characters
Strong passwords combine character variety and length, making them significantly harder to crack through brute force or dictionary attacks.
Question 2: What is the function of an operating system on a computer?
- To browse websites and manage email
- To manage hardware resources and provide services for application software (Correct answer)
- To create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
- To scan for and remove malware
Correct answer: To manage hardware resources and provide services for application software
The operating system serves as an intermediary between hardware and software, managing memory, processing, and peripheral devices.
Question 3: A school district stores student records digitally. Which federal law primarily governs the privacy of those records?
- HIPAA
- COPPA
- FERPA (Correct answer)
- GDPR
Correct answer: FERPA
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) protects the privacy of student education records maintained by federally funded schools.
Question 4: What does 'Boolean search' refer to in the context of research and information retrieval?
- Searching only within government websites using '.gov' filters
- Using logical operators such as AND, OR, and NOT to refine search queries (Correct answer)
- Sorting search results by date of publication
- Limiting results to peer-reviewed academic sources
Correct answer: Using logical operators such as AND, OR, and NOT to refine search queries
Boolean search uses logical operators AND, OR, and NOT to combine or exclude keywords, producing more precise search results.
Question 5: Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of excessive screen time for children?
- Improved fine motor skills from device interaction
- Disrupted sleep patterns and reduced physical activity (Correct answer)
- Enhanced pattern recognition from gaming
- Broader vocabulary from digital reading
Correct answer: Disrupted sleep patterns and reduced physical activity
Research links excessive screen time in children to sleep disruption, sedentary behavior, and reduced opportunities for physical play.
Question 6: In video conferencing, what does 'asynchronous communication' mean in an educational context?
- Students and teachers interact at the same scheduled time online
- Students and teachers engage with content at different times, such as through recorded lectures (Correct answer)
- The video call is encrypted for privacy
- Multiple participants share the same screen simultaneously
Correct answer: Students and teachers engage with content at different times, such as through recorded lectures
Asynchronous communication occurs when participants engage with material at different times, such as watching a recorded lesson or posting in a discussion forum.
Question 7: A teacher embeds a YouTube video into a lesson. Which of the following is the MOST important consideration regarding digital citizenship?
- Ensuring the video loads quickly on the school's Wi-Fi
- Verifying the content is age-appropriate and checking for any copyright or usage restrictions (Correct answer)
- Making sure the video has subtitles in multiple languages
- Confirming the video was uploaded within the last year
Correct answer: Verifying the content is age-appropriate and checking for any copyright or usage restrictions
Teachers must evaluate embedded content for appropriateness, accuracy, and compliance with copyright and fair use guidelines.
CSET Technology & Digital Tools 5
Which of the following represents a strong password strategy?