TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS EC-12
(242) NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM (FROM
MRS SWEEK-S SET) PRACTICE WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS//VERIFIED//GRADED A+//
TExES Technology Applications EC-12 (242)
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NEWEST ACTUAL PRACTICE EXAM hg hg hg
Total Questions: 40 hg hg
Time Limit: 45 Minutes (Suggested)
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Instructions: Select the best answer for each question.hg hg hg hg hg hg hg
Domain I: Technology Applications Core (Computational Thinking & Digital Literacy)
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1. A 5th-
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grade teacher is introducing the concept of "algorithms" to students. Which of the follo
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wing unplugged activities best represents the core concept of an algorithm?
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A) Students drawing a picture based on verbal instructions given by the teacher.
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B) Students sorting a deck of cards from Ace to King using a specific set of steps.
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C) Students playing a game of "Simon Says" to practice listening skills.
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D) Students researching the history of the internet on tablets.
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Correct Answer: B – hg hg hg
An algorithm is a specific sequence of steps to solve a problem or complete a task. Sorting car
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ds using a defined rule sequence is a classic example of an algorithm.
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2. According to the Technology Applications standards, which of the following is the pri
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mary purpose of "debugging" in programming?
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A) To write new code for a software application.
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B) To remove computer viruses from a hard drive.
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C) To identify and correct errors in a program's code.
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D) To optimize the speed of a computer's processor.
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,Correct Answer: C – hg hg hg
Debugging is specifically the process of finding and fixing errors (bugs) in code.
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3. A high school student is creating a complex spreadsheet to model a business's financi
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al projections. The student wants to test how changes in sales volume affect net profit.
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Which skill is the student primarily applying?
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A) Boolean Logic
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B) Digital Citizenship
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C) Simulation and Modeling
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D) Web Development
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Correct Answer: C – Using a spreadsheet to test "what-
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if" scenarios by changing variables (sales volume) to see the impact on outcomes (net profit) is
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the definition of simulation and modeling.
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4. A teacher is using "binary code" to explain how data is stored on a computer. If the te
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acher writes 01001001, what does this represent?
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A) A picture
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B) A sound file
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C) A specific letter or character
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D) A software application
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Correct Answer: C – hg hg hg
Binary code (0s and 1s) is the fundamental language of computers, often representing ASCII c
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haracters. A specific string of 8 bits typically represents a single character.
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Domain II: Digital Citizenship & Ethical Use
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5. A student wants to use a copyrighted photograph from a magazine for their history p
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roject presentation. What is the first thing the student should do to comply with copyrig
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ht law?
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A) Credit the photographer in the corner of the image.
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B) Alter the image by changing its color to black and white.
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C) Check if the use qualifies as "Fair Use" for educational purposes.
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D) Remove the watermark from the image.
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Correct Answer: C – hg hg hg
Fair Use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission f
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or purposes like education, commentary, or research. This is the first and most important consi
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deration.
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grade teacher notices a student is posting negative comments about another student on
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a class social media page. Which of the following best describes the student's behavior?
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A) Phishing
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B) Cyberbullying
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D) Plagiarism
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Correct Answer: B – hg hg hg
Cyberbullying involves using digital technologies to harass, threaten, or humiliate another pers
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on.
7. An elementary teacher is teaching students about the importance of protecting their p
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ersonal information online. Which of the following is the MOST critical piece of informat
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ion to protect?hg hg
A) Favorite color
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B) Pet's name
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C) Social Security Number
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D) City of birth
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Correct Answer: C – hg hg hg
A Social Security Number is a highly sensitive piece of personally identifiable information (PII)
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that can be used for identity theft. Pet's name and city of birth are often used as security quest
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ions, making them sensitive, but the SSN is the most critical.
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8. In the context of digital citizenship, what does it mean to have a "digital footprint"?
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A) The physical size of a computer's hard drive.
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B) The amount of time a person spends online.
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C) The trail of data a person leaves behind while using the internet.
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D) The number of friends a person has on social media.
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Correct Answer: C – hg hg hg
A digital footprint is the record of a user's online activity, including websites visited, posts mad
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e, and information shared.
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Domain III: Technology Applications in the Classroom (Pedagogy)
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grade math teacher wants to use technology to promote collaboration and problem-
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solving. Which tool is BEST suited for this goal?
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A) A digital worksheet for individual practice.
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B) A shared online whiteboard where students can work on problems simultaneously.
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C) A pre-recorded video lecture on fractions.
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D) A typing tutor program.
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Correct Answer: B – hg hg hg
A shared online whiteboard allows multiple students to interact, share ideas, and solve proble
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ms together in real-time, fostering collaboration.
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10. A high school English teacher is planning a lesson on persuasive writing. She asks stu
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dents to create a short video advertisement using persuasive techniques. Which level of
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Bloom's Revised Taxonomy is this assignment primarily targeting?
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A) Remembering
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Creating involves putting elements together to form a new, coherent whole (like a video adver
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tisement). It is the highest level of the taxonomy.
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11. According to the TPACK framework, a teacher who knows how to use a specific app
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effectively and understands the best teaching strategy for a particular topic, but does no
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t fully understand the content, is lacking in which area?
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A) Technological Knowledge (TK)
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B) Pedagogical Knowledge (PK)
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C) Content Knowledge (CK)
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D) Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK)
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Correct Answer: C – hg hg hg
TPACK stands for Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge. The scenario describes
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a teacher with strong TK and PK, but weak CK.
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12. A teacher wants to ensure that a new educational software is accessible to all studen
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ts, including those with visual impairments. What is the most important accessibility feat
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ure to look for?hg hg hg
(242) NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM (FROM
MRS SWEEK-S SET) PRACTICE WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS//VERIFIED//GRADED A+//
TExES Technology Applications EC-12 (242)
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NEWEST ACTUAL PRACTICE EXAM hg hg hg
Total Questions: 40 hg hg
Time Limit: 45 Minutes (Suggested)
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Instructions: Select the best answer for each question.hg hg hg hg hg hg hg
Domain I: Technology Applications Core (Computational Thinking & Digital Literacy)
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1. A 5th-
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grade teacher is introducing the concept of "algorithms" to students. Which of the follo
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wing unplugged activities best represents the core concept of an algorithm?
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A) Students drawing a picture based on verbal instructions given by the teacher.
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B) Students sorting a deck of cards from Ace to King using a specific set of steps.
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C) Students playing a game of "Simon Says" to practice listening skills.
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D) Students researching the history of the internet on tablets.
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Correct Answer: B – hg hg hg
An algorithm is a specific sequence of steps to solve a problem or complete a task. Sorting car
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ds using a defined rule sequence is a classic example of an algorithm.
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2. According to the Technology Applications standards, which of the following is the pri
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mary purpose of "debugging" in programming?
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A) To write new code for a software application.
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B) To remove computer viruses from a hard drive.
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C) To identify and correct errors in a program's code.
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D) To optimize the speed of a computer's processor.
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,Correct Answer: C – hg hg hg
Debugging is specifically the process of finding and fixing errors (bugs) in code.
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3. A high school student is creating a complex spreadsheet to model a business's financi
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al projections. The student wants to test how changes in sales volume affect net profit.
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Which skill is the student primarily applying?
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A) Boolean Logic
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B) Digital Citizenship
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C) Simulation and Modeling
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D) Web Development
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Correct Answer: C – Using a spreadsheet to test "what-
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if" scenarios by changing variables (sales volume) to see the impact on outcomes (net profit) is
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the definition of simulation and modeling.
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4. A teacher is using "binary code" to explain how data is stored on a computer. If the te
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acher writes 01001001, what does this represent?
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A) A picture
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B) A sound file
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C) A specific letter or character
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D) A software application
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Correct Answer: C – hg hg hg
Binary code (0s and 1s) is the fundamental language of computers, often representing ASCII c
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haracters. A specific string of 8 bits typically represents a single character.
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Domain II: Digital Citizenship & Ethical Use
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5. A student wants to use a copyrighted photograph from a magazine for their history p
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roject presentation. What is the first thing the student should do to comply with copyrig
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ht law?
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A) Credit the photographer in the corner of the image.
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B) Alter the image by changing its color to black and white.
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C) Check if the use qualifies as "Fair Use" for educational purposes.
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D) Remove the watermark from the image.
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Correct Answer: C – hg hg hg
Fair Use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission f
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or purposes like education, commentary, or research. This is the first and most important consi
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deration.
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grade teacher notices a student is posting negative comments about another student on
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a class social media page. Which of the following best describes the student's behavior?
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A) Phishing
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B) Cyberbullying
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D) Plagiarism
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Correct Answer: B – hg hg hg
Cyberbullying involves using digital technologies to harass, threaten, or humiliate another pers
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on.
7. An elementary teacher is teaching students about the importance of protecting their p
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ersonal information online. Which of the following is the MOST critical piece of informat
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ion to protect?hg hg
A) Favorite color
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B) Pet's name
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C) Social Security Number
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D) City of birth
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Correct Answer: C – hg hg hg
A Social Security Number is a highly sensitive piece of personally identifiable information (PII)
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that can be used for identity theft. Pet's name and city of birth are often used as security quest
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ions, making them sensitive, but the SSN is the most critical.
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8. In the context of digital citizenship, what does it mean to have a "digital footprint"?
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A) The physical size of a computer's hard drive.
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B) The amount of time a person spends online.
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C) The trail of data a person leaves behind while using the internet.
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D) The number of friends a person has on social media.
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Correct Answer: C – hg hg hg
A digital footprint is the record of a user's online activity, including websites visited, posts mad
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e, and information shared.
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Domain III: Technology Applications in the Classroom (Pedagogy)
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grade math teacher wants to use technology to promote collaboration and problem-
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solving. Which tool is BEST suited for this goal?
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A) A digital worksheet for individual practice.
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B) A shared online whiteboard where students can work on problems simultaneously.
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C) A pre-recorded video lecture on fractions.
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D) A typing tutor program.
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Correct Answer: B – hg hg hg
A shared online whiteboard allows multiple students to interact, share ideas, and solve proble
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ms together in real-time, fostering collaboration.
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10. A high school English teacher is planning a lesson on persuasive writing. She asks stu
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dents to create a short video advertisement using persuasive techniques. Which level of
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Bloom's Revised Taxonomy is this assignment primarily targeting?
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A) Remembering
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B) Understanding
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C) Applying
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D) Creating
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Creating involves putting elements together to form a new, coherent whole (like a video adver
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tisement). It is the highest level of the taxonomy.
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11. According to the TPACK framework, a teacher who knows how to use a specific app
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effectively and understands the best teaching strategy for a particular topic, but does no
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t fully understand the content, is lacking in which area?
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A) Technological Knowledge (TK)
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B) Pedagogical Knowledge (PK)
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C) Content Knowledge (CK)
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D) Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK)
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Correct Answer: C – hg hg hg
TPACK stands for Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge. The scenario describes
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a teacher with strong TK and PK, but weak CK.
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12. A teacher wants to ensure that a new educational software is accessible to all studen
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ts, including those with visual impairments. What is the most important accessibility feat
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ure to look for?hg hg hg
