Technology & Digital Literacy Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes a search engine?
Answer: A tool that indexes and retrieves web pages based on keywords
A search engine indexes web content and retrieves relevant pages when users enter keywords.
What does the term 'digital footprint' mean?
Answer: The trail of data left by a user's online activity
A digital footprint is the record of all the data and traces a person leaves behind when using the internet.
Which file format is most commonly used for sharing documents that should not be easily edited?
Answer: PDF
PDF (Portable Document Format) preserves formatting and is designed for read-only sharing across different devices.
What is the purpose of a strong password?
Answer: To protect your account from unauthorized access
A strong password uses a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols to prevent others from guessing or hacking into your account.
A student copies text from a website and submits it as their own work. This is an example of:
Answer: Plagiarism
Using someone else's words or ideas without credit is plagiarism, which is both an academic violation and often a copyright issue.
What does 'URL' stand for in web technology?
Answer: Uniform Resource Locator
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator and is the address used to access a specific resource on the internet.
Which of the following is the safest practice when using public Wi-Fi?
Answer: Avoiding entering sensitive passwords or financial data
Public Wi-Fi networks are less secure, so entering sensitive information like passwords or banking details puts your data at risk.
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