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Exam
1. Why is a file extension necessary when naming your computer files (ie .docx. .jpg, .pptx, .mp3, .isf,
.pdf)
A. so the software company’s keep their copyright
B. so the file doesn’t get lost
C. to make more work for you when saving
D. so computers know which program to open the file with
2. What is a URL?
A. a web address
B. Universal Related Language
C. a street address
D. a website title
3. AUP stands for
A. Acceptable Use Policy
B. Any Useable Password
C. Adaptable Universal Plug
D. Acceptable User Procedures
4. What is an example of a strong password
A. 10-20-2001
B. Rch4st@rs
C. Sarahsoccer
D. 1234password
5. Which application would open a file with the following name: biomes.wmv
A. Windows Movie Video
B. Microsoft Office
C. Windows Media Player
D. iMovie
6. Which of the following domain names would be the best to find valid information about the
moon?
A. space.org
B. mymoonblog.com
c. moonlandings.net
d. nasa.gov
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7. You can’t get online, first check
A. the preferences in your internet browser
B. that the network cable or wifi is connected
C. the privacy settings
D. the power cord is plugged in
8. While working on a Windows computer you get a spyware warning, it is best to
A. click on, yes
B. click on, no- Check Video or information
C. click and hold ALT + F4
D. click on, cancel
9. To protect your computer from viruses
A. open spyware emails
B. make sure to delete your old downloads
C. open internet ads only once a week
D. make sure anti-virus software is up to date
10. Why it is a good idea to save work in the cloud?
A. The cloud backs up your work
B. You can easily share work in the cloud with friends
C. You will have multiple copies saved in many locations
D. All of the above
11. What is social bookmarking (like Diigo, Symbaloo, Delicious)?
A. An application that stores bookmarks on your computer
B. A cloud based service that allows you to store and share bookmarks
C. A social network
D. An ecommerce website
12. A _____is keyword, term or description that is assigned to a piece of information.
A. Category
B. Tag
C. Boolean term
D. Post
13. __________ is a free service that lets you store and share your files in the cloud.
A. DropBox
B. Google Drive
C. iCloud
D. All of the above
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14. What is a digital footprint?
A. An image you create and edit with software
B. A photo of you when you were born
C. All of the things that you post online
D. All of the things that you or others post online about you
15. Your digital footprint
A. began when you started your Twitter or Facebook account
B. began when you were a baby and information was posted online about you
C. does not exist if you don’t have an online account of any kind
D. began when you got your first library card
16. Which of the following is an example of a RISKY way to present yourself online?
A. You create an avatar online with pink hair, even though your hair is brown in real life
B. Your profile picture is an image of your dog
C. You tell someone you meet online you are in college when you are not
D. You accept a stranger request online
17. Is it important to think about a “professional” web presence at your age? Which is the best
answer.
A. No, because I am not applying to college yet
B. Yes, because everything I post online can be seen in the future
C. Yes, because my teacher gave me an assignment to write a resume
D. No, because I can delete my accounts when I get older
18. What is a Blog?
A. An online place to share ideas and collaborate with others
B. A web encyclopedia made and shared by everyone
C. A website where you can post your opinion and ideas (like an online journal)
D. Both A and C
19. What are the signs to look for to avoid a Phishing scam?
A. Emails with generic greetings that ask for an immediate responses
B. Emails from friends that are silly or rude
C. Emails that ask for personal information
D. Both A and C
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20. If someone is being offensive in any manner -- through a chat, text, instant message, or email -the best way to respond is
A. flame them or tell them off
B. send it to your friends so they can see what people are doing to you
C. take a screenshot, log off immediately and tell someone if necessary
D. turn off your computer and walk away
21. Can you get arrested for cyberbullying?
A. No, I am not 18
B. Yes
C. Maybe
D. Only if I do it at school
22. Which of the following is true about copyright?
A. Copyright is stealing other people’s work
B. Copyright protects your work from pirating
C. Copyright isn’t necessary if you post your name with your work
D. All of the above
23. What is plagiarism?
A. Downloading music from a site without paying
B. Copying or changing information from the web and calling it your own
C. Posting a photo in your project and citing the source
D. All of the above
24. What is the public domain?
A. Belonging and available to all
B. A public place to visit
C. A main place to live
D. The Public Library
25. What is the keyboard shortcut for copying text on a computer
A. Ctrl-C
B. Ctrl-B
C. Ctrl-I
D. Ctrl-A
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26. A research database is unique because
A. it only contains credible information that has already been reviewed.
B. it is not searchable.
C. you can present with it
D. only researchers can use it
27. When conducting research on websites, it is critical to make sure the information you are reading
is credible and from a reliable source. Which of the items below is NOT TRUE when verifying a
website?
A. You should review the content, you understand it, and the site has a date.
B. You should check for an author. If the site has a person’s name listed as the author then
you know they are the expert on the topic and it is credible.
C. The site should be checked for bias (one side) and make sure more than one side is
presented.
D. You need to check for errors, and check the links.
28. Michigan’s eLibrary is
A. an electronic library open to Michigan residents
B. available to everyone in the U.S.
C. only books that begin with E
D. located in Lansing
29. What are the three Boolean Operators that help to narrow your searching online?
A. IS, AND, NOT
B. AIN’T, OR, NOT
C. AN, OR, NOT
D. AND, OR, NOT
30. What is it called when you document who gets credit for an original work?
A. Letter of intent
B. Citation
C. Reference
D. All of the above
31. What choice below best describes the “Crop” feature in photo editing software?
A. It allows you to make the entire picture bigger
B. It allows you to make the entire picture smaller
C. It allows you to select and a portion of the picture
D. All of the above
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32. Which choice below best describes a safe place to get useable and shareable images?
A. Creative Commons
B. Skype
C. Delicious
D. Edmodo
33. What tools are good for delivering a presentation to an audience?
A. Prezi, Glogster, Kizoa, Photostory3, iMovie
B. Word, Notepad, Excel, Pages
C. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest
D. Inspiration, Popplet, Bubbl.us, Gliffy, Lino
34. Do you need to cite where you get images when you insert them into your presentation?
A. True
B. False
35. What tools are good for mapping ideas and brainstorming?
A. Prezi, Glogster, Kizoa, Photostory3, iMovie
B. Word, Notepad, Excel, Pages
C. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest
D. Inspiration, Popplet, Bubbl.us, Gliffy, Lino
36. Which of the following is NOT okay to post on Facebook, Twitter or other social networks?
A. Your full name
B. Your address
C. Where you go to school
D. All of the above
37. Which of the following is appropriate to post on a social networking page?
A. A negative comment about one of your teachers
B. A personal comment about a relative
C. A positive comment about a sports team
D. A picture of yourself consuming alcohol
38. Which of the following could be considered cyber-bullying?
A. Commenting on someone’s posts
B. Status updates about other people
C. Posting embarrassing pictures of someone without permission
D. All of the above
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39. When something goes “viral” it becomes __________.
A. unpopular and disliked
B. insignificant
C. deadly
D. very popular, shared with many and rapidly spreading
40. When creating a personal social network page, it is important to _________.
A. accept everyone that sends you an invitation
B. only accept nice people
C. be familiar with and customize privacy settings to keep you safe
D. send a few flames to people you don’t like
41. Should you create a script and/or storyboard first before proceeding with the creation of a media
project?
A. True
B. False
42. What is an easy way to create computer tutorials?
A. Type instructions in Word
B. Screencasting
C. Mashing together YouTube videos
D. Writing blogs
43. Lengthy movies, screencasts and presentations of 10 minutes or more are best
A. True, the more time you spend the more people learn
B. False, the best information comes in small packages
C. True, commercials are short and you never learn anything
D. False, they should be longer so you get more information in them
44. What is a storyboard?
A. A plan to help you create your story
B. Writing your story on a board
C. Telling your story using a board
D. A short story
45. You need to cite your sources when creating a video by putting your sources in the movie?
A. True
B. False
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46. Where is the best place to get music for your video?
A. Pull the sound from a YouTube video
B. iTunes
C. A CD that you own
D. Public domain/Creative Commons
47. Which tip about buying online is not true?
A. Shop with businesses you know and trust
B. Never send your credit card number or social security number by email
C. If you see a great deal don’t wait
D. Print or save a copy of your order for your records
48. What does the S mean in HTTPS://?
A. A different kind of website
B. Secure for purchasing
C. A government website
D. Special
49. Why is it dangerous to post information on the internet?
A. Digital information doesn’t go away
B. Colleges don’t look at social networking sites
C. Employers don’t look at social networking sites
D. All of the above
50. You are upset with a classmate because of something they said about you. The most appropriate
way to communicate about your feelings would be:
A. email
B. face-to-face talk
C. instant message
D. posting to their blog
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