Technology Standards For Instructional Personnel. Vocabulary

30 Questions | By Kfstinson | Updated: Mar 17, 2022 | Attempts: 39

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This quiz is for new employees required to meet the Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel at Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind.

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1.

Which word means: to duplicate a block of text or a graphic and place it in the "clipboard" area of memory?
- A.
  
  Copy
- B.
  
  Copyright
- C.
  
  Bit
- D.
  
  Blog
2.

Which is the best application for collecting, organizing, and calculating student grades?
- A.
  
  Word Processing Software
- B.
  
  Spreadsheet
- C.
  
  Database Software
- D.
  
  Record
3.

The on-screen marker that shows where keystrokes will appear is called...
- A.
  
  Marker
- B.
  
  Indicator
- C.
  
  Cursor
- D.
  
  RAM
4.

An example of a computer INPUT device is...
- A.
  
  Monitor
- B.
  
  CPU
- C.
  
  Mouse
- D.
  
  Printer
5.

Which is an example of a computer OUTPUT device?
- A.
  
  CPU
- B.
  
  Monitor
- C.
  
  Keyboard
- D.
  
  Mouse
6.

What is a computer operating system?
- A.
  
  The name for the hardware associated with a computer
- B.
  
  The software program that controls the computer
- C.
  
  The software for word processing
7.

What is a computer appication?
- A.
  
  A specific software package used on a computer
- B.
  
  A form used to register a new computer
- C.
  
  A computer hardware system used to turn on a computer
8.

A computer network includes...
- A.
  
  A computer, scanner, and printer connected together
- B.
  
  A computer and pritner connected together
- C.
  
  Two or more computers connected together to communicate
9.

What is a browser?
- A.
  
  Looks for problems in a computer
- B.
  
  Allows the user to access the Internet
- C.
  
  Looks for typing mistakes in a document
10.

Which is the best application for keeping track of student information such as name, birthdate and phone number?
- A.
  
  Word processing software
- B.
  
  Database software
- C.
  
  Spreadsheet software
11.

One application for communicating electronically with parents is...
- A.
  
  Graphic software
- B.
  
  Word processing software
- C.
  
  E-mail
12.

How would you find instructional resources on the Internet for classroom use?
- A.
  
  Search Engine
- B.
  
  Firewall
- C.
  
  Word Processing software
13.

Which could be used to generate and show presentations to students?
- A.
  
  Mail Software
- B.
  
  Multimedia software
- C.
  
  Database software
14.

Computers in our school are connected to what type of network?
- A.
  
  WAN (Wide Area Network)
- B.
  
  LAN (Local Area Network)
- C.
  
  RAM (Random Access Memory)
15.

Which is an example of a large group presentation device?
- A.
  
  An optical disc player
- B.
  
  An LCD projector
- C.
  
  A modem
16.

A new tool on the world wide web that will allow students to EDIT and post on a teacher's web space...
- A.
  
  Blog
- B.
  
  Wikis
- C.
  
  Web page
17.

How do you get pictures from a digital camera?
- A.
  
  Get film developed and placed on a photo CD
- B.
  
  Send them to your computer using E-mail
- C.
  
  Download the pictures to the computer using USB connection, SD card or CD
18.

Which is the best advantage for using the Internet with students?
- A.
  
  Provides E-mail for the staff to communicate
- B.
  
  Provides unlimited supply of information from all around the world
- C.
  
  Provides games for the students to play
19.

Which is an example of using a word processor with students?
- A.
  
  Writing a letter
- B.
  
  Completing a math assignment
- C.
  
  Keep track of scientific data
20.

It is okay to copy, print or use anything on the Internet because it is all free.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

Digital cameras, printers, and mice are examples of...
- A.
  
  Peripheral devices
- B.
  
  Drawing tools
- C.
  
  Multimedia tools
22.

Network Etiquette is...
- A.
  
  Using proper behavior while communicating using the Internet
- B.
  
  Making a web page look nice that will be posted online
- C.
  
  Making sure the computers hooked to the network do not have viruses
23.

Internet safety includes...
- A.
  
  Knowing what information is appropriate to give out on the Internet
- B.
  
  Using appropriate language when e-mailing, chatting or blogging on the Internet
- C.
  
  All
24.

An example of integrating technology into the classroom curriculum is...
- A.
  
  Playing online games
- B.
  
  Using Mavis Beacon Learns to Type while in the computer lab
- C.
  
  Students creating a brochure using Publisher on the parts of a plant
25.

Copying pictures found on a web page and using them on your web site...
- A.
  
  Is okay if you checked for copyright information first
- B.
  
  Is allowed under the Fair Use Policy
- C.
  
  Is not permitted under any circumstances