GLA Educational Technology Integration 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When evaluating an online source for a research paper, which domain extension generally suggests a more credible, non-commercial source?
- .com
- .net
- .edu (Correct answer)
- .biz
Correct answer: .edu
The .edu domain is reserved for accredited educational institutions, making it generally more credible for academic research.
Question 2: A student copies an image from Google Images for a school presentation without checking its license. This could be a violation of:
- Net neutrality laws
- Copyright law (Correct answer)
- FERPA regulations
- ADA compliance rules
Correct answer: Copyright law
Images found online are often protected by copyright, and using them without permission or proper attribution may infringe on that protection.
Question 3: Which keyboard shortcut is universally used to 'undo' an action in most desktop applications?
- Ctrl + Z (Correct answer)
- Ctrl + X
- Ctrl + S
- Ctrl + P
Correct answer: Ctrl + Z
Ctrl + Z (or Cmd + Z on Mac) is the standard shortcut to undo the most recent action in most applications.
Question 4: What does 'Boolean search' mean when researching online?
- Searching only websites that end in .gov
- Using operators like AND, OR, and NOT to refine search results (Correct answer)
- Searching for images instead of text
- Using voice commands to search the web
Correct answer: Using operators like AND, OR, and NOT to refine search results
Boolean search uses logical operators (AND, OR, NOT) to narrow or broaden search results for more precise information retrieval.
Question 5: Which of the following is an example of 'netiquette'?
- Typing in ALL CAPS to emphasize a point in a chat
- Using respectful language and proper grammar in online communications (Correct answer)
- Forwarding chain emails to everyone in your contact list
- Posting another person's private information publicly
Correct answer: Using respectful language and proper grammar in online communications
Netiquette refers to the etiquette standards for respectful, appropriate communication in online environments.
Question 6: A school uses a Learning Management System (LMS). Which of the following tasks would students MOST likely complete using an LMS?
- Ordering school lunch online
- Submitting assignments and viewing grades (Correct answer)
- Registering a new device on the school network
- Scheduling a doctor's appointment
Correct answer: Submitting assignments and viewing grades
An LMS like Canvas or Google Classroom is designed for educational tasks such as submitting work, checking grades, and accessing course materials.
Question 7: Which type of software allows multiple users to work on the same spreadsheet simultaneously from different locations?
- Desktop-only spreadsheet software
- Cloud-based collaborative software (Correct answer)
- Single-user local database software
- Offline word processing software
Correct answer: Cloud-based collaborative software
Cloud-based collaborative software like Google Sheets allows multiple users to view and edit the same file in real time from any location.
GLA Educational Technology Integration 3
When evaluating an online source for a research paper, which domain extension generally suggests a more credible, non-commercial source?