Technology Proficiency Assessment Quiz! Trivia

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The file extension .JPG is commonly used for picture files. It is a widely supported format for storing compressed images, allowing for efficient storage and sharing of photographs. .DOC is a file extension used for Microsoft Word documents, .BMP is a file extension for bitmap images, and .TIF is a file extension for tagged image files. However, .JPG is the most commonly used file extension specifically for pictures.

For an explanation of these actions visit http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/reply-to-or-forward-a-message-HP010006897.aspx

A web camera (or webcam) is a real time camera whose images can be accessed using the World Wide Web, instant messaging, or a PC video calling application.
For more information visit http://www.123-cams.com/what_is_a_webcam/What%20is%20a%20Webcam.htm

For more about using favorites visit http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Managing-your-Internet-Explorer-favorites.

Word is a word processing program. Powerpoint is used for presentations. Access is a database management system. Excel is an electronic spreadsheet program whose options for manipulating numbers have made it the most popular spreadsheet program in the world. 

Google Docs is an easy-to-use online word processor, spreadsheet and presentation editor that enables you and your students to create, store and share instantly and securely, and collaborate online in real time. For more information and a tour of the site visit http://www.google.com/educators/p_docs.html.

For an explanation of bits and bytes visit http://www.thecomputercoach.net/html/bits___bytes_explained.html

A browser is a piece of software that runs on your PC. Examples are Internet Explorer, Netscape, Opera and Firefox. The browser allows you, via a connection to the internet via your Internet service provider, to access web pages stored on computers (servers) that are connected to the internet. A search engine is a piece of application software that sits on a powerful computer (a server) on the Internet. This computer stores information about where web pages are stored on the internet. Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_a_search_engine_and_a_browser#ixzz1gtc6hw20

As a general rule of thumb, databases should be used for data storage and spreadsheets should be used to analyze data. For a more detailed comparison visit http://www.qcisolutions.com/dbinfo1.htm.

For more information about inserting video and sound visit http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/add-sound-and-video-to-a-powerpoint-presentation-HA001159312.aspx.

For more about Edmodo visit http://about.edmodo.com/.

URL (Uniform Resource Locator) A URL is a formatted text string used by Web browsers, email clients and other software to identify a network resource on the Internet.

The C drive is only accessed through an individual computer and does not share files.

A print almanac is not an electronic resource that students can use for research because it refers to a physical book that contains information such as calendars, weather predictions, and statistical data. Unlike online resources such as an online public access catalog (OPAC), web-based encyclopedia, or SC DISCUS, a print almanac cannot be accessed electronically and requires physical access to the book.

Formatting text refers to the process of modifying the appearance of text in a document. This can include changing the font, size, color, style, and other visual aspects of the text. In this case, changing the font is an example of formatting text because it involves selecting a different typeface to alter the visual presentation of the text. The other options provided, such as inserting a sound clip, setting margins, and creating a graph, do not involve modifying the appearance of text and therefore do not qualify as examples of formatting text.

For more tips and tricks visit http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-tips-for-preparing-a-professional-presentation/.

For more about Moodle visit http://moodle.org/.

Blogs, wikis and websites could be used for online publishing, but the best answer is a blog. For a comparison of how you would use a blog or wiki in your classroom visit http://recomparison.com/comparisons/101083/wiki-vs-blog/.

Podcasting is the use of audio files to share information online. Skype and video chat are real time conversations that are usually not recorded. Vodcasting is the best answer. For more about vodcasting visit http://www.cvisual.com/film-techniques/vodcast-01-what-is-vodcast.asp.

Watch this Common Craft video that explains RSS. It is on Youtube, but it is the most simple, elegant explanation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0klgLsSxGsU

For more about the digital divide visit http://technologysource.org/extra/20/definition/3/

Logging into Enrich will ensure the privacy of your students.

Clickers like the Smart Response system allow for a quick informal assessment. This is faster than using paper and pen because it grades responses immediately and is easier than an online survey.
For more information visit http://smarttech.com/us/Solutions/Education+Solutions/Products+for+education/Complementary+hardware+products/SMART+Response

For more copyright information visit the PBS site about Fair Use for educators.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/copyright/