Instructional Technology Practice Test

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• Which statement best distinguishes open licensing from proprietary licensing for educational resources?
• Which TPACK intersection represents the integration of technology with pedagogical knowledge?
• What statement best defines data governance in education and the role of a data steward?
• What role does 3D printing play in instructional technology, with examples and constraints?
• Which sequence correctly orders the typical steps in conflict resolution?
• In a district implementing an automated attendance system, which action by the instructional technology coordinator is most likely to help staff accept the change?
• Two common research approaches used to study educational technology interventions.
• What is the essential difference between a zip archive and a regular file?
• Which concept defines the common conventions of online communication among users, such as tone and etiquette?
• In a consortium representing multiple stakeholders, what should be the group's first step in building a shared vision?
• What is the best reason for instructional technology coordinators to participate in formal instruction and professional organization activities throughout their careers?
• Which ISTE standard focuses on students as knowledge constructors?
• Which TWO of the following educational sources should an instructional technology coordinator consider most objective in their evaluation of digital tools?
• An instructional technology coordinator planning professional learning for adult learners should keep in mind which of the following about how adults respond to new information?
• What is an inherent difficulty with using Likert-style scales to respond to statements about the quality of a digital resource?
• Which technology is commonly used as assistive technology to support students with disabilities?
• Which are key design considerations for mobile-first or responsive technology-enabled instruction?
• Which of the following best describes a stakeholder?
• Why should caution be exercised when using Dora the Explorer images on a school Web page?
• The evaluation criterion about generating ideas, obtaining information, and evaluating alternatives most closely aligns with which career readiness concept?
• A handout identifying which school networked databases can be accessed remotely is primarily intended to do what?
• How can virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) be used in education, and what is a major limitation?
• Which statement best describes the accessibility limitation associated with VR/AR in education?
• Which scenario is most appropriate for critical incident analysis?
• Which source offers webinars and resources developed by experts in educational technology?
• When evaluating a website's credibility, which criterion is most helpful for determining authority?
• Describe game-based learning and name one potential pitfall to avoid.
• Which evaluation framework is commonly used to assess the impact of training or educational technology initiatives?
• Name a typical learning analytics dashboard metric and explain its instructional value.
• Which action is most likely a FERPA violation?
• An instructional technology coordinator is forming a committee of stakeholders to consider and recommend a replacement for the school's outdated LCD equipment. To conform to the definition of a stakeholder, all committee members should
• Which statement describes a digital portfolio most accurately?
• Which of the following is a best practice for creating effective instructional videos for online learning?
• In the TPACK framework, which statement is correct?
• Mr. Lin stores class lessons on a computer and memory is running low. Which strategy would best address this issue?
• An instructional technology coordinator is preparing a grant proposal requesting funds to implement an after-school technology program. Which of the following types of information should the grant proposal include?
• Describe the four levels of the SAMR model and what they indicate about technology use.
• The principal's suggestion to survey students to determine possible solutions to a problem is an example of which type of research?
• Which accessibility technology provides a spoken representation of on-screen text for users who are blind or visually impaired?
• When using the AND operator in an online search, which statement is true?
• What is the instructional technology coordinator's most important consideration when developing a budget for implementing a strategic technology plan?
• Which technology is necessary to enable students to hear and see a guest author over the Internet?
• Which Creative Commons license allows others to reuse and adapt the work with attribution?
• An instructional technology coordinator asks teachers to use an evaluation checklist when assessing digital resources for possible purchase. This practice primarily supports which aspect of resource assessment?
• Using SIS data effectively helps educators to do what?
• Which recommendation is most likely to help someone with computer-related eye strain?
• Which statement best reflects a growing trend in professional development practices?
• Which example of technology-infused instruction best models higher order thinking?
• In the context of content management, which statement about LCMS is true?
• Which educational approach combines two or more academic disciplines or fields of study?
• How should instruction be aligned with objectives, activities, and technology-based assessments (backward design in practice)?
• Which abbreviation in a student's correspondence should cause concern for parents?
• What is a common behavioral tendency of adult learners when confronted with knowledge that conflicts with what they already know?
• Which Kirkpatrick level measures whether training results in changes in behavior on the job?
• Which statement best differentiates synchronous and asynchronous online learning?
• Under IDEA, when must assistive technology be provided?
• What usability principle is a key guideline for web page design?
• Name Mayer's multimedia learning principles and their intent to reduce extraneous cognitive load.
• Which action by school personnel will most encourage students to report cyberbullying events?
• Which activity best demonstrates involving stakeholders in evaluating a district technology program?
• Which of the following can Ms. Lincoln expect from her mentor?
• An instructional technology coordinator is likely to find which source for locating digital tools most subjective?
• Which pairing correctly matches the criterion to its educational consideration?
• What is a flipped classroom, and what instructional rationale supports its use?
• What are the three core principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?
• Which U.S. law governs access to student education records in K-12 and higher education?
• Which statement best captures Section 504 protections?
• Which two statements are important to include in a checklist for evaluating the quality of instruction in a computer education class?
• Which window prompts for information or input before a command can be executed?
• What distinguishes study groups from other professional learning activities?
• Name two major data privacy regimes relevant to education beyond FERPA and their scope.
• Identify one ISTE Standard for Students and explain its focus.
• Which tip helps ensure that student time in the computer lab is instructionally productive?
• How should professional development be designed to support teachers in technology integration?
• An instructional technology coordinator is considering purchasing an educational application; best next step?
• Which rule is unlikely to be part of a computer lab's code of student conduct?
• Which option best describes a hypermedia link?
• What defines learning analytics and provides an example of a dashboard metric?
• How do collaborative tools differ from individual productivity tools in a classroom technology context?
• Which search skill allows a user to retrieve variations of a root word by using a wildcard?
• Which combination of considerations are commonly cited as ethical concerns when deploying AI-based educational tools?
• What is rubric-based feedback in technology-enhanced assessment, and its benefits?
• Which action is most effective for reducing cyberbullying incidents by ensuring prompt response?
• What is identified as the greatest challenge when organizing a student-managed technology project?
• Which factor best explains the digital divide?
• Which ethical practice should guide the use of AI-assisted assessment in classrooms?
• Which statement about xAPI is correct?
• Which statement best differentiates a Learning Management System (LMS) from a Learning Content Management System (LCMS)?
• Which type of tool best enables a teacher to interact with students across individual, small-group, or whole-class contexts within a computer lab?
• Which resource offers Georgia residents free access to authoritative, subscription-only databases and e-libraries?
• List one fair use consideration relevant to higher education when using copyrighted materials online.
• Which SAMR level indicates a significant redesign of the learning task enabled by technology?
• Why is it important to recognize each member's personal vision when forming a shared vision?
• What is a performance task rubric and why is it critical for tech-enabled assessments?
• Which should be the first lesson when planning a first online research project for second graders?
• For building broad support for a school technology plan, which groups should be included?
• An IEP describes the goals for a student with disabilities during the school year and the supports required to achieve them. Which option best represents this description?
• Privacy by design emphasizes integration of privacy protections into which of the following?
• Which technology policy is mandated by legislation?
• A teacher asks for advice on making a class Web page more user-friendly. What is the best recommendation?
• In qualitative research, which statement best describes a focus group?
• Which principle should guide evaluating digital resources for purchase?
• Which practice is most likely to ensure that professional development programs are meaningful to the participants?
• Which URL component is most helpful for identifying the originator of a website?
• Which design principle is violated if all graphics are placed on one side of the page?
• What is a zip file's effect on file transfer speed?
• To maximize engagement in a professional learning session about using a social media tool in the classroom, which strategy is most effective?
• Which practice best supports effective version control in a classroom cloud environment?
• What is a typical outcome of critical incident analysis?
• Which technology tool would best meet the need for cataloging anecdotal notes during classroom observations?
• A common equity risk associated with BYOD programs is...
• Which of the following is a proactive approach to preventing cyberbullying?
• Why is alt text important in digital documents, and how should it be crafted?
• Which method best builds community involvement in a district's computer education program?
• Which Mayer principle recommends presenting corresponding audio narration with visuals rather than relying on on-screen text alone?
• Fair use typically permits the use of brief excerpts for purposes such as teaching, criticism, news reporting, or research.
• Besides a computer and Internet connection, what is necessary for communicating by VoIP?
• What is a digital portfolio, and how does it support learning and assessment?
• The American Association of School Librarians' Best Websites for Teaching and Learning recognizes 25 educational sites each year for their value. To be considered, a site must
• Which action addresses ergonomic issues by properly positioning input devices?
• Which statement best describes how higher-order thinking is developed?
• How do ADDIE and ASSURE differ in terms of focus and typical use?
• A teacher has a closed-group Facebook page for a seventh-grade class. Which of the following are appropriate uses?
• What is the coordinator's best recommendation for engaging at-risk learners with technology?
• Which option best describes a hypermedia link?
• What are best practices for cloud-based collaboration and version control in a classroom?
• What extends a browser's capability by enabling additional functions like video playback or listening to a recording?
• Which of the following are generally included in a district's acceptable use policy (AUP)?
• Which revision would most improve the usefulness of a survey question about how often students use a resource?
• Which action is most effective for increasing the likelihood that recipients will read an email?
• Which action is most likely to increase teachers' use of classroom computers?
• How many sites are recognized each year in AASL's Best Websites for Teaching and Learning?
• Name two cognitive-load–reduction principles from Mayer’s guidelines used in multimedia design.
• Which statement best describes the focus of an LCMS?
• What is the most important benefit of networking all digital resources in a school district?
• Which statement best reflects criteria for selecting a digital resource to evaluate freedom from bias?
• What does Section 508 require for electronic information technology?
• For which application is database software most appropriate?
• Which PD approach best enables teachers to address problems in their real-world teaching environment?
• Which peripheral enables a student with a visual impairment to use a computer?
• Why is offline access important in mobile-first design?
• How do formative and summative assessments differ in technology-enhanced learning?
• When publishing content on a district website, which practice requires caution to protect student privacy?
• What is a typical use of 3D printing in instructional technology, and what are common constraints?
• When presenting a proposal to preserve the technology education budget, which type of information is most persuasive?
• Which reason explains why smartphones are considered more useful educational tools than other mobile devices?
• What is an appropriate way to use Wikipedia when conducting research?
• What does privacy by design mean in selecting or implementing educational technology?
• What ethical considerations should guide the use of AI-assisted assessment and feedback in classrooms?
• Which visual representation best depicts the concept behind Boolean operators?
• Which of the following measures is most effective for identifying and preventing cyberbullying?
• Which practice helps teachers ensure emails to parents are read?
• To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a computer lab must have at least one workstation adjustable to a minimum height of
• Which resource best describes access to authoritative databases and e-libraries for Georgia residents?
• Under IDEA, which statement best describes when assistive technology must be provided?
• Which statement best describes typical use of an LMS?
• What is the most effective way for an instructional technology coordinator to inform the school's administrative staff about the status of technology services and programs?
• Which statement accurately characterizes action research as described in educational practice?
• The instructional technology coordinator wants to update the district's local area network from cable to Wi-Fi. What is most likely to increase the chances of success for this change?
• For VoIP communication to occur, which of the following is essential besides a computer and Internet connection?
• Which function best describes the use of database software in schools?
• Which of the following is appropriate for teaching digital attribution to students?
• Which is the correct focus when designing a survey?
• Who is primarily responsible for developing district objectives, establishing policies and procedures, and overseeing professional learning activities?
• Which action is appropriate for a teacher's closed-group Facebook page?
• Which option best describes action research in an educational setting?
• What are the core protections of FERPA and who is affected?
• Which software component adds new features to a program after installation, such as video playback in a browser?
• Including stakeholders in developing a school's strategic technology plan helps to:
• Which setup would best support students in creating and editing an online school news broadcast?
• Which two accessibility testing methods should be used when evaluating digital content?
• What is SCORM and why is it important for e-learning interoperability?
• Which scenario best illustrates a teacher-led form of professional learning?
• If a video begins playing as soon as the link is clicked, this demonstrates which concept?
• What is the best indicator that an instructional technology program is meeting its goals?
• Design-based research (DBR) emphasizes which of the following?
• Which statement best describes backward design when planning instruction?
• Which term describes a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area?
• Which statement is generally true of adult learners?
• SIS stands for which term in an educational context?
• Which statement about fair use is most accurate?
• Explain backward design and its three core stages.
• What is the most effective way to encourage teachers to use the student information system (SIS) data?
• What is an advantage of an integrated student information system?
• Which statement best describes the goal of a district's instructional technology program?
• To address concerns about hastiness in a 1:1 computing program, which approach is most likely to alleviate parents' worries?
• Which Mayer principle suggests that presenting information using both auditory and visual channels can reduce cognitive load?
• Which statement about Section 508 is true?
• What is the primary function of an advisory council in a high school technology education program?
• How can simulations and branching scenarios support decision-making skills in learners?
• Which of the following accurately describes the POUR framework for web accessibility?
• What is the primary purpose of the ADDIE instructional design model?
• What does the WCAG POUR framework stand for, and why is it important?
• Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, what must a school ensure for a student with a disability?
• Which question is most essential to ask before designing a user survey?
• Define Open Educational Resources (OER) and name a key benefit.
• What is the primary purpose of digital citizenship practices in online learning environments?
• What is the best approach to ensure equal access to computing facilities for users with disabilities?
• What is xAPI (Experience API), and how does it differ from SCORM?
• Who typically owns student-generated content in digital assignments, and what license does the school usually obtain?
• What is the initial step in seeking funds from a private source for acquiring equipment or implementing technology service?
• Which statement about ergonomics is correct?
• Which statement reflects a typical mentor activity in supporting a novice teacher?
• Which organization offers webinars and resources developed by experts in educational technology?
• Which statement best describes how environment and stakeholders influence the long-term success of an initiative?
• Which description best describes the advisory council's focus for students entering a global, digital work world?
• An instructional project that involves mathematics, social studies, language arts, and science demonstrates which educational approach?
• Why is having a written policy describing services for users with disabilities important in computing facilities?
• Which ergonomically correct practice is recommended for a student at a computer workstation?
• Which of the following is a typical component of a grant proposal?
• To fix the error message 'New Hardware Not Found' when connecting a new peripheral, what is the best advice?
• Which practice helps ensure bias is minimized when evaluating sources?
• Which statement regarding the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) core principles is accurate?
• Using Dora the Explorer characters on a school Web page requires
• A newspaper article on the digital divide is most likely about which topic?
• Under CIPA, what regulation must a school conform to in order to receive federal E-rate funds?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of a Local Area Network in a school?
• What is a primary purpose of involving a wide range of stakeholders in plan development?
• Which feature of a digital resource is most supportive of English-language learners?
• Which statement best defines digital citizenship and includes an example of safe online practice?
• Which statement best reflects licensing for educational resources under open licensing?
• What does BYOD stand for in educational technology?
• During a meeting, Ms. Gaynor's consortium discusses an action plan with passionate arguments. Which approach will most likely help keep the discussion focused on the action plan rather than personal opinions?
• Which statement best captures how bias can be avoided in digital resources?