Technology & Digital Applications Flashcards

Which practice helps protect student data privacy when using online educational tools?

Answer: Using tools that comply with COPPA and FERPA

Tools compliant with COPPA and FERPA protect children's online privacy and the confidentiality of student education records.

A spreadsheet formula begins with '=SUM(A1:A10)'. What does this calculate?

Answer: The total of all values in cells A1 through A10

The SUM function adds together all numeric values within the specified cell range.

Which of the following is an example of assistive technology used in education?

Answer: Text-to-speech software

Text-to-speech software is assistive technology that supports students with reading disabilities or visual impairments.

A student wants to find only academic, peer-reviewed articles online. Which resource is most appropriate?

Answer: Google Scholar

Google Scholar indexes scholarly literature including peer-reviewed articles, theses, and academic books.

What is the purpose of a Creative Commons license?

Answer: To allow creators to specify how others may use their work

Creative Commons licenses let creators define permissions for sharing, adapting, and using their work while retaining copyright.

Which of the following best describes 'phishing'?

Answer: A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by posing as a trustworthy entity

Phishing uses deceptive emails or websites to trick users into revealing passwords, credit card numbers, or other sensitive data.

In a presentation, which element most effectively supports a verbal explanation of complex data?

Answer: A chart or graph

Charts and graphs visually represent data relationships, making complex information easier to understand alongside verbal explanation.