OAA Technology & Digital Literacy 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is 'cyberbullying'?
- Using technology to cheat on a test
- Harassment or bullying that occurs through digital devices or online platforms (Correct answer)
- A type of computer glitch
- Installing software without permission
Correct answer: Harassment or bullying that occurs through digital devices or online platforms
Cyberbullying is using digital tools such as social media, texts, or email to harass, threaten, or humiliate others.
Question 2: Which of the following is an example of evaluating the credibility of an online source?
- Choosing the first result that appears in a search
- Checking whether the author is an expert and the site has a reliable domain (Correct answer)
- Copying text because it looks professional
- Trusting any website with colorful graphics
Correct answer: Checking whether the author is an expert and the site has a reliable domain
Evaluating credibility involves checking the author's credentials, the website's domain (.gov, .edu), and whether information is well-sourced.
Question 3: What is the main purpose of copyright law as it relates to digital content?
- To allow anyone to use any content for free
- To prevent all sharing of information online
- To protect creators' rights over their original work (Correct answer)
- To make content available only to governments
Correct answer: To protect creators' rights over their original work
Copyright law protects creators by giving them exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and profit from their original work.
Question 4: In a spreadsheet, which function would you use to add up all the numbers in a column?
- AVERAGE
- SUM (Correct answer)
- COUNT
- MAX
Correct answer: SUM
The SUM function in a spreadsheet adds together all values in a specified range of cells.
Question 5: What does 'cloud storage' allow users to do?
- Store data on remote servers accessible via the internet (Correct answer)
- Increase a device's processing speed
- Block unwanted websites
- Connect wirelessly to printers only
Correct answer: Store data on remote servers accessible via the internet
Cloud storage saves files on remote servers so users can access them from any internet-connected device.
Question 6: Which of the following best describes 'phishing'?
- A method of filtering spam email
- A technique used to back up data
- A scam where attackers pose as trusted sources to steal information (Correct answer)
- A way to compress large files
Correct answer: A scam where attackers pose as trusted sources to steal information
Phishing is a deceptive practice where criminals impersonate legitimate organizations to trick users into revealing personal information.
Question 7: What is the purpose of a Creative Commons license?
- To prevent any sharing of digital content
- To grant specific permissions for others to use creative work under defined conditions (Correct answer)
- To copyright all school projects automatically
- To restrict internet access for students
Correct answer: To grant specific permissions for others to use creative work under defined conditions
Creative Commons licenses let creators specify how others may use, share, or adapt their work while retaining certain rights.
