NAEP Technology and Engineering Literacy Grade 8 3

Question 1

What is the primary function of a router in a computer network?

Accepted Answer

To direct data packets between networks so information reaches the correct destination

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To store large amounts of data for users

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To convert analog signals into digital signals

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To protect a network from viruses and malware

Question 2

What does 'open-source software' mean?

Accepted Answer

Software whose source code is publicly available for anyone to view, use, or modify

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Software that can only be used on open networks

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Software that requires an internet connection to run

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Software developed by government agencies and freely distributed

Question 3

In computing, what does 'bandwidth' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given time

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The physical width of a network cable

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The number of devices connected to a network

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The time it takes a computer to start up

Question 4

A programmer writes code that repeats the same set of instructions 10 times. Which programming concept is being used?

Accepted Answer

Loop

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Conditional statement

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Variable declaration

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Function call

Question 5

What does URL stand for?

Accepted Answer

Uniform Resource Locator

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Universal Resource Locator

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United Reference Link

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Universal Routing Label

Question 6

Which of the following correctly identifies input and output in a computer system?

Accepted Answer

A keyboard is input; a monitor is output

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A monitor is input; a keyboard is output

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A printer is input; a mouse is output

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A speaker is input; a microphone is output

Question 7

What is the main purpose of encryption in digital communication?

Accepted Answer

To scramble data so only authorized parties can read it

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To speed up the transmission of data over a network

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To compress files so they take up less storage space

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To convert text files into images for easier sharing