OAA Technology & Digital Literacy

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a search engine?

Accepted Answer

A tool that indexes and retrieves web pages based on keywords

Answer

A search engine indexes web content and retrieves relevant pages when users enter keywords.

Question 2

What does the term 'digital footprint' mean?

Accepted Answer

The trail of data left by a user's online activity

Answer

A digital footprint is the record of all the data and traces a person leaves behind when using the internet.

Question 3

Which file format is most commonly used for sharing documents that should not be easily edited?

Accepted Answer

PDF

Answer

PDF (Portable Document Format) preserves formatting and is designed for read-only sharing across different devices.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a strong password?

Accepted Answer

To protect your account from unauthorized access

Answer

A strong password uses a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols to prevent others from guessing or hacking into your account.

Question 5

A student copies text from a website and submits it as their own work. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Plagiarism

Answer

Using someone else's words or ideas without credit is plagiarism, which is both an academic violation and often a copyright issue.

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