Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Some
level of ___________ literacy, or a knowledge and understanding of how to find, analyze, and use
information, also is essential to be successful in today's world. a. | information | c. | programming | b. | computer | d. | integration | | | | |
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Most
of the schools today were designed for the __________ age. a. | digital | c. | industrial | b. | modern | d. | techno | | | | |
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When
students feel that learning is __________ to their lives, they will become motivated to
learn. a. | pertinent | c. | significant | b. | related | d. | relevant | | | | |
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A
___________consists of two or more computers connected together via communications media and
devices. a. | network | c. | listserv | b. | newsgroup | d. | hub | | | | |
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___________is a series of instructions that tells the hardware of a computer what to
do and how to do it. a. | Memory | c. | Firmware | b. | Software | d. | all of the
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An
uninstaller is a utility program that __________. a. | removes a program from a computer | b. | reduces the size
of a file on the computer | c. | compiles technical information about the
computer | d. | removes viruses from a computer’s
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Word
processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics applications often are sold together as
a single unit, called a software __________, for a price that is significantly less than buying the
applications individually. a. | flat | c. | penthouse | b. | condo | d. | suite | | | | |
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__________ software is free software that has been donated for public use and has no
copyright restrictions. a. | Public-domain | c. | Shareware | b. | Network | d. | Off-the-shelf | | | | |
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True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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Computer literacy and information literacy are not important for
educators.
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Digital technology does not allow for participation in the creative
process.
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The
digital generation is not that different from previous generations, so teachers do not need to change
their methods of instruction.
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Database software allows users to calculate numbers arranged in rows and
columns.
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Freeware is software provided at no cost to a user by an individual or
company.
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A
network that covers a large geographical area, such as one that connects the district offices of a
national corporation, is called a local area network (LAN).
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A Web
site is a related collection of Web pages that you can access electronically.
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Completion
Complete each sentence or
statement.
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Today’s students are often referred to as __________ because of their
knowledge and comfort with the digital world.
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A(n)
__________ computer, is a portable, personal computer small enough to fit on your lap.
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__________ is the electronic exchange of messages to and from other computer
users.
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__________ software allows users to create documents such as letters and
reports.
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With
__________ software, teachers can create electronic slides for use when giving classroom
presentations.
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