Deck 9: Technology and Information Competency

Question 1

A common drawback of distance learning programs can be

A)their lack of availability.
B)the fact that most colleges will not accept credits earned in this way.
C)the lack of face-to-face contact with instructors or other students.
D)that many courses are not offered in this format.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Measures taken to protect computers and computer systems against unauthorized access or attack is referred to as

A)the Internet.
B)an e-mail system.
C)cybersecurity.
D)spam.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A wiki is a

A)wireless handset or phone app that transmits student's answers to the instructor's computer, resulting in more classroom interactivity.
B)video or audio recording that's accessed via the web.
C)web-based public diary.
D)public document that is posted on the web and permits others to collectively edit it.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The Internet is

A)another name for the web.
B)a vast network that connects millions of computers.
C)a collection of electronic newsgroups.
D)the primary server for e-mail messaging.

Question 5

Why might you consider using distance learning as a way of taking a class?

A)You want to acquire some basic technological skills.
B)You can receive immediate feedback on your work.
C)You can take classes that are not offered at your college.
D)It is an easier option for students who have difficulty with time management skills.

Question 6

Which of these options is an example of individual response technology?

A)personal computer
B)smartphone
C)clicker
D)tablet computer

Question 7

Google, AltaVista, and Ask.com are all types of

A)search engines.
B)URLs.
C)websites.
D)browsers.

Question 8

Individual response technology is

A)a web-based public diary where the writer provides thoughts, essays, and commentary.
B)public document that is posted on the web and permits others to collectively edit it.
C)video or audio recording that can be accessed on the web and viewed on a computer or mobile device.
D)a method using a smartphone app or wireless handset to transmit students' answers to the instructor, resulting in more classroom interactivity.

Question 9

A blog is a

A)web-based public diary where the writer provides thoughts, essays, and commentary.
B)public document that is posted on the web and permits others to collectively edit it.
C)video or audio recording that can be accessed on the web and viewed on a computer or mobile device.
D)method using a smartphone app or wireless handset to transmit students' answers to the instructor, resulting in more classroom interactivity.

Question 10

Courses that combine traditional face-to-face and online methods are referred to as

A)blended courses.
B)distance learning.
C)learning management systems.
D)podcasts.

Question 11

A podcast is a

A)web-based public diary where the writer provides thoughts, essays, and commentary.
B)public document that is posted on the web and permits others to collectively edit it.
C)video or audio recording that can be accessed on the web and viewed on a computer or mobile device.
D)method using a smartphone app or wireless handset to transmit students' answers to the instructor, resulting in more classroom interactivity.

Question 12

Teaching courses via video technology or the web is referred to as

A)blended courses.
B)distance learning.
C)learning management systems.
D)podcasts.

Question 13

Where do potential employers look to find out information about the individual they might hire?

A)social networking sites
B)e-mail
C)podcasts
D)cybersecurity sites

Question 14

E-mail is

A)a web-based public diary where the writer provides thoughts, essays, and commentary.
B)a technology in which instructors upload in-class lectures, slides, and videos to a website, which students can access later to review the class materials.
C)a short message sent from mobile phones to other mobile phones.
D)an electronic communication system allowing users to send and receive messages via the Internet.

Question 15

A public, web-posted document that can be added to or edited collectively by others is know as a

A)wiki.
B)blog.
C)companion web page.
D)spreadsheet.

Question 16

The ability to determine what information is necessary and then to locate, evaluate, and use the information effectively is referred to as

A)blended courses.
B)learning management system.
C)information competency.
D)podcasts.

Question 17

When you write a formal e-mail message, it is important to keep the following in mind:

A)Use the word "question" for your subject line.
B)Make sure the recipient knows who you are.
C)Keep your messages lengthy.
D)Abbreviate and use emoticons.

Question 18

Lecture capture technology is a

A)web-based public diary where the writer provides thoughts, essays, and commentary.
B)technology in which instructors upload in-class lectures, slides, and videos to a website, which students can access later to review the class materials.
C)video or audio recording that can be accessed on the web and viewed on a computer or mobile device.
D)method using a smartphone app or wireless handset to transmit students' answers to the instructor, resulting in more classroom interactivity.

Question 19

The criminal practice of attempting to trick e-mail users into disclosing personal information such as bank account or credit card numbers is know as

A)phishing.
B)spam.
C)netiquette.
D)instant messaging.

Question 20

A text message is

A)a web-based public diary where the writer provides thoughts, essays, and commentary.
B)a technology in which instructors upload in-class lectures, slides, and videos to a website, which students can access later to review the class materials.
C)a short message sent from mobile phones to other mobile phones.
D)an electronic communication system allowing users to send and receive messages via the Internet.

Question 21

What are four criteria you should use to evaluate the accuracy of information located on the web?

Question 22

A means of "jumping" automatically from one web page to another is referred to as a

A)web page.
B)browser.
C)link.
D)search engine.

Question 23

A location on the web that houses information from a single source, and usually links to other pages, is referred to as a

A)web page.
B)browser.
C)link.
D)search engine.

Question 24

Information competency is the ability to determine what information is necessary, and then to locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information.
With the sheer amount of information available today, information competency is a critical skill.

Question 25

If your instructor makes presentation slides available to students, there is no need to take notes in class.
Studying from good class notes will be far more beneficial than studying slides alone.

Question 26

If you decided to take a distance learning course, how would you find one? Once you located a course that interested you, how would you evaluate it to ensure that it would meet your needs?

Question 27

A computerized index to information on the web is referred to as a

A)web page.
B)browser.
C)link.
D)search engine.

Question 28

There are two main sources of information today: libraries and the web.
Learning ways to use these two primary storehouses of information can boost your own level of information competency.

Question 29

You are using the college library to do research for a paper. However, the two books you need most are missing from the stacks. What can you do to find out where they are so that you can use them?

Question 30

A program that provides a way of navigation around the information on the web is referred to as a

A)web page.
B)browser.
C)link.
D)search engine.

Question 31

Blogs are typically the most trustworthy sources for factual information on the web.
Because they are typically not subject to editorial scrutiny, blogs are of questionable authoritativeness.

Question 32

The shelves on which books and other materials are stored in a library are referred to as a

A)stack.
B)URL.
C)periodical.
D)call number.

Question 33

A system by which libraries share resources, making them available at different libraries is referred to as a(n)

A)stack.
B)URL.
C)interlibrary loan.
D)call number.

Question 34

Colleges often require that you establish a college e-mail account.
Colleges often require students to establish a college e-mail account to which they can send official communications. You'll need to check your college e-mail account often or have your mail automatically forwarded to your original e-mail account.

Question 35

If you have an important point to make in an e-mail, it is a good idea to use all capital letters.
Using all capital letters is seen as poor e-mail netiquette because it makes it look like you are shouting.

Question 36

You should avoid using detailed subject lines in e-mails to instructors.
Informative subject lines help recipients sort out your message from the dozens of others that may be clogging their in-boxes.

Question 37

The fact that anyone can put information on the web is both the biggest asset and greatest disadvantage of using the web as an information source.
Because minimal computer skill is the only expertise a person needs to set up a web page, there may be as much misinformation on the web as there is accurate information.

Question 38

You should assume that your e-mails and text messages will remain private.
Don't write anything in an e-mail or text message that you'll regret seeing on the front page of the campus newspaper. Private e-mails can easily be forwarded to other people, or you might accidently hit the "reply all" button.

Question 39

The classification number that tells you where to find a particular book in the library is known as the

A)stack.
B)URL.
C)periodical.
D)call number.

Question 40

Distance learning courses require significant discipline, personal responsibility, and time management skills.
Because you won't have a set time to attend class, you must be disciplined about carving out sufficient time to work on the course yourself.

Question 41

What are some different ways to deal with virtual junk mail known as spam?

Question 42

What are some netiquette rules you should keep in mind when writing an e-mail to an instructor?