TExES Tech Apps Review: Hardware And Pedagogy! Trivia Quiz

10 Questions | By Jholland | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 1658

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Remember that it's not the latest and greatest hardware and software that accomplishes technology integration- but rather a teacher who is comfortable with technology. Technology motivates, but it's the teacher that gets the job done! Technology is just a vehicle to accomplish core curriculum objectives. This quiz section combines a quick hardware review along with some pedagogy that will be helpful on the TExES EC-12 Tech Apps exam. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!

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1.

Which of the following is NOT a task of the operating system?
- A.
  
  Controlling Peripherals
- B.
  
  Recognize input
- C.
  
  Manage memory
- D.
  
  Send output to the monitor
- E.
  
  All of these are tasks of the OS
2.

For a student with upper body paralysis, which would be the most appropriate adaptive solution?
- A.
  
  Text-to-speech converter
- B.
  
  High-contrast display
- C.
  
  Adaptive keyboard
- D.
  
  Speech-to-text converter
3.

Which of the following can you NOT do with a CD-R?
- A.
  
  Read data from it
- B.
  
  Write data to it
- C.
  
  Write over existing data on it
- D.
  
  Store up to 650 MB on it
4.

In any distance learning model, as the teacher it is very important that you...
- A.
  
  Inform the user on the other end of expected outcomes
- B.
  
  Use at least a T-1 line
- C.
  
  Grade all students using the same criteria, regardless of the location
- D.
  
  Proctor exams with the assistance of a site administrator
5.

To capture input from an analog device such as a VCR, your computer must have...
- A.
  
  A scan converter
- B.
  
  A 5.1 sound card
- C.
  
  Firewire (IEEE1394) connections
- D.
  
  A high-speed USB2.0 connection
6.

What is the purpose of a modem?
- A.
  
  To fax from your computer
- B.
  
  To communicate data over telephone lines
- C.
  
  To convert digital signals into analog signals
- D.
  
  All of these are functions of a modem
7.

The best way to keep current with technology education practices, is to...
- A.
  
  Teach classes to beginning users
- B.
  
  Take new classes yourself
- C.
  
  Read journals/blogs in education technology
- D.
  
  Join ISTE
8.

Software that allows you to try out full versions of the software for free and do not expire but ask for you to send money to the author is termed...
- A.
  
  Illegal
- B.
  
  Shareware
- C.
  
  Freeware
- D.
  
  Demo
9.

In evaluating the effectiveness of a technology-integrated lesson, which is most important to consider?
- A.
  
  If students can repeat the activity without assistance.
- B.
  
  If students mastered the curriculum objectives
- C.
  
  If students can explain the steps in designing the project
- D.
  
  If students can pass an appropriate follow-up assessment
10.

Studies show that successful interaction between students and computers hinges upon students being...
- A.
  
  Motivated
- B.
  
  Assessed
- C.
  
  Reassured
- D.
  
  Comfortable