NES Technology & Digital Applications 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A teacher wants students to collaborate on a shared document in real time. Which tool best supports this?
- Google Docs (Correct answer)
- Microsoft Word (desktop)
- Adobe Acrobat
- Notepad++
Correct answer: Google Docs
Google Docs allows multiple users to view and edit a document simultaneously in a browser.
Question 2: Which file format is most appropriate for sharing a document that must preserve its formatting across different devices?
- DOCX
- TXT
- PDF (Correct answer)
- CSV
Correct answer: PDF
PDF (Portable Document Format) preserves layout and formatting regardless of the viewer's software or device.
Question 3: A student submits work with text that closely mirrors a website but is slightly reworded. This is an example of:
- Paraphrasing with proper citation
- Plagiarism (Correct answer)
- Fair use
- Creative commons use
Correct answer: Plagiarism
Copying another's ideas with only minor wording changes without attribution is still plagiarism.
Question 4: Which keyboard shortcut is universally used to undo the last action in most applications?
- Ctrl+Z (Correct answer)
- Ctrl+X
- Ctrl+Y
- Ctrl+S
Correct answer: Ctrl+Z
Ctrl+Z (Cmd+Z on Mac) is the standard shortcut for undoing the most recent action.
Question 5: Which of the following best describes a LAN?
- A network spanning multiple countries
- A network connecting devices in a single building or campus (Correct answer)
- The global internet backbone
- A satellite-based communication system
Correct answer: A network connecting devices in a single building or campus
A Local Area Network (LAN) connects computers and devices within a limited geographic area such as a school or office.
Question 6: A teacher uses a learning management system (LMS) to post assignments. Which is an example of an LMS?
- PowerPoint
- Canvas (Correct answer)
- Photoshop
- Excel
Correct answer: Canvas
Canvas is a widely used LMS that allows educators to post assignments, grades, and course materials online.
Question 7: What does 'bandwidth' refer to in a network context?
- The physical size of a network cable
- The number of devices connected to a router
- The maximum data transfer rate of a network connection (Correct answer)
- The encryption strength of a Wi-Fi signal
Correct answer: The maximum data transfer rate of a network connection
Bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be transmitted over a network connection, typically measured in Mbps.
NES Technology & Digital Applications 2
A teacher wants students to collaborate on a shared document in real time.
Which tool best supports this?