SDL Technology and Digital Learning 3

Question 1

A ransomware attack encrypts the district's student information system. What should be the superintendent's FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Activate the district's cybersecurity incident response plan and notify the school board and appropriate authorities

Answer

Activating the incident response plan and notifying board members and law enforcement is the required first step, as it triggers proper containment, legal obligations, and coordination before further decisions are made.

Question 2

A superintendent is developing a 5-year technology plan. Which element is most important to include to ensure the plan remains relevant?

Accepted Answer

Regular review cycles with measurable goals tied to student learning outcomes

Answer

A technology plan must include periodic review cycles and learning outcome metrics so it can adapt to evolving tools and remain focused on improving educational results rather than just acquiring hardware.

Question 3

Which approach best describes 'digital citizenship' education as a district-wide priority?

Accepted Answer

Educating students to use technology safely, ethically, and responsibly while understanding their rights and responsibilities

Answer

Digital citizenship encompasses the safe, ethical, and responsible use of technology, including understanding privacy, respecting intellectual property, and engaging constructively in online communities.

Question 4

A district wants to measure the return on investment (ROI) of its edtech spending. Which metric is most directly tied to educational effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Improvement in student learning outcomes and achievement gaps on relevant assessments correlated with technology use

Answer

Measuring changes in student learning outcomes and achievement gaps directly links technology investment to its educational purpose, providing the most meaningful ROI evidence for district leaders.

Question 5

When districts migrate student data to cloud-based platforms, which legal agreement is required to maintain FERPA compliance with the cloud provider?

Accepted Answer

A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) designating the vendor as a 'school official' with legitimate educational interest

Answer

Under FERPA, a cloud vendor must be designated as a 'school official' through a formal Data Processing Agreement that restricts the vendor's use of student data to educational purposes on behalf of the district.

SDL - School District Leader Practice Test

SDL - School District Leader Practice Test

SDL Technology and Digital Learning 3