NES Technology & Digital Applications 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A teacher wants to assess student understanding quickly using real-time polling. Which tool is best suited?
- Microsoft Word
- Kahoot or Mentimeter (Correct answer)
- Adobe Reader
- File Explorer
Correct answer: Kahoot or Mentimeter
Tools like Kahoot and Mentimeter allow teachers to create live polls and quizzes with instant visible results.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of an operating system?
- To browse the internet
- To manage hardware resources and provide services for software (Correct answer)
- To create spreadsheets and documents
- To store files permanently
Correct answer: To manage hardware resources and provide services for software
An operating system manages a computer's hardware resources and provides a platform for application software to run.
Question 3: Which of the following is an example of input device?
- Monitor
- Printer
- Keyboard (Correct answer)
- Speaker
Correct answer: Keyboard
A keyboard is an input device because it allows users to enter data and commands into a computer.
Question 4: A school district implements a 1:1 device program. What is the primary educational goal of this initiative?
- Reducing the need for teachers
- Ensuring every student has equitable access to technology for learning (Correct answer)
- Replacing all printed textbooks immediately
- Monitoring student internet activity
Correct answer: Ensuring every student has equitable access to technology for learning
1:1 programs aim to close the digital divide by giving every student their own device for consistent access to digital learning resources.
Question 5: Which data type would be stored in a spreadsheet cell formatted as 'Currency'?
- A web address
- A monetary value like $45.99 (Correct answer)
- A date like 08/05/2026
- A logical true/false value
Correct answer: A monetary value like $45.99
The Currency format displays numbers with a monetary symbol and two decimal places, suited for financial values.
Question 6: What does 'two-factor authentication' (2FA) add to account security?
- A longer password requirement
- A second verification step beyond just a password (Correct answer)
- Automatic password rotation every 30 days
- Encryption of stored files
Correct answer: A second verification step beyond just a password
2FA requires users to provide a second form of verification (such as a text code) in addition to their password, reducing unauthorized access risk.
Question 7: Which of the following best describes 'open-source software'?
- Software that is always free to use commercially
- Software whose source code is publicly available and can be modified (Correct answer)
- Software developed exclusively by government agencies
- Software that only runs on Linux
Correct answer: Software whose source code is publicly available and can be modified
Open-source software makes its source code publicly available, allowing anyone to inspect, modify, and distribute it under its license terms.
NES Technology & Digital Applications 5
A teacher wants to assess student understanding quickly using real-time polling.
Which tool is best suited?