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  1. Which file format is best suited for sharing a document that must look identical on any device?

    Answer: PDF

    PDF (Portable Document Format) preserves formatting across all devices and operating systems.

  2. What does the 'CC' field in an email mean?

    Answer: Carbon Copy — sends a visible copy to additional recipients

    CC (Carbon Copy) sends a copy of the email to additional recipients, and all recipients can see who was CC'd.

  3. A website URL beginning with 'https://' instead of 'http://' indicates:

    Answer: The connection is encrypted and more secure

    The 'S' in HTTPS stands for Secure, meaning data is encrypted using SSL/TLS during transmission.

  4. Which of the following is an example of a primary source found online?

    Answer: A scanned original letter from a Civil War soldier

    A primary source is original, firsthand material; a scanned original document qualifies as a primary source.

  5. What is the purpose of 'AutoSave' or 'AutoRecover' features in word processing software?

    Answer: To periodically save your work to prevent data loss

    AutoSave and AutoRecover periodically save your work so that little progress is lost if the program crashes.

  6. When searching online, placing a phrase in quotation marks ('digital literacy') will:

    Answer: Search for the exact phrase in that order

    Quotation marks in a search engine force results to contain that exact phrase in the specified order.

  7. Which action best protects sensitive personal data stored on a laptop if the laptop is stolen?

    Answer: Enabling full-disk encryption

    Full-disk encryption scrambles all data so it is unreadable without the correct password or key.