GED Technology in Education 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A teacher wants students to collaborate on a shared document in real time. Which tool is BEST suited for this purpose?
- Google Docs (Correct answer)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Microsoft Paint
- Windows Notepad
Correct answer: Google Docs
Google Docs allows multiple users to edit and comment on the same document simultaneously in real time.
Question 2: Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'flipped classroom' technology use?
- Students watch instructional videos at home and practice skills in class (Correct answer)
- Teachers use interactive whiteboards instead of chalkboards
- Students take tests on computers instead of paper
- Classrooms are equipped with VR headsets for all lessons
Correct answer: Students watch instructional videos at home and practice skills in class
In a flipped classroom, students review lecture content (often via video) at home so class time is used for active practice and discussion.
Question 3: A student submits an essay that appears to be AI-generated. What is the MOST appropriate first step for the teacher?
- Have a private conversation with the student about academic integrity (Correct answer)
- Immediately give the student a failing grade
- Post the essay online to warn other teachers
- Delete the student's work without comment
Correct answer: Have a private conversation with the student about academic integrity
Addressing a suspected academic integrity issue privately first allows the teacher to gather context before taking formal action.
Question 4: Which federal law primarily governs the privacy of student educational records in the United States?
- FERPA (Correct answer)
- COPPA
- HIPAA
- CIPA
Correct answer: FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student education records and applies to schools receiving federal funding.
Question 5: A teacher notices that an educational app collects student data and shares it with third parties. What should the teacher do FIRST?
- Stop using the app and report the issue to school administration (Correct answer)
- Continue using the app but warn students verbally
- Ask students to create fake names when registering
- Request that students use personal email addresses
Correct answer: Stop using the app and report the issue to school administration
Sharing student data with unauthorized third parties may violate FERPA and school policy, so the teacher should stop use and escalate to administration.
Question 6: Which of the following is an example of SYNCHRONOUS online learning?
- A live video conference class session (Correct answer)
- Watching a pre-recorded lecture video
- Reading a posted discussion board thread
- Downloading and completing a PDF worksheet
Correct answer: A live video conference class session
Synchronous learning happens in real time with all participants present at the same moment, such as a live video conference.
Question 7: What is the PRIMARY purpose of an Learning Management System (LMS) in education?
- To organize, deliver, and track course content and student progress (Correct answer)
- To replace the need for textbooks entirely
- To manage school payroll and scheduling
- To monitor student social media activity
Correct answer: To organize, deliver, and track course content and student progress
An LMS provides a centralized platform where teachers post materials, assignments, and grades while tracking student engagement and progress.
GED Technology in Education 4
A teacher wants students to collaborate on a shared document in real time.
Which tool is BEST suited for this purpose?