Question 1

Why might you consider using distance learning as a way of taking a class?

Accepted Answer

A) because you want to acquire some basic technological skills 
B) because you can receive immediate feedback on your work 
C) because you can take classes that are not offered at your college 
D) because it is an easier option for students who have difficulty with time management skills 
A) because you want to acquire some basic technological skills 
B) because you can receive immediate feedback on your work 
C) because you can take classes that are not offered at your college 
D) because it is an easier option for students who have difficulty with time management skills C

Question 2

The Internet is

Accepted Answer

A) another name for the Web. 
B) a vast network that connects millions of computers. 
C) a collection of electronic newsgroups. 
D) the primary server for e-mail messaging. 
A) another name for the Web. 
B) a vast network that connects millions of computers. 
C) a collection of electronic newsgroups. 
D) the primary server for e-mail messaging. B

Question 3

Listed below are some strategies for working with an instructor's PowerPoint presentation.Click all that the textbook indicates are effective.

Accepted Answer

A) Remember that what the instructor says is more important than what he or she projects on the screen. 
B) Use the key points (often indicated by bullets)in a presentation to help organize your studying for tests. 
C) Try to copy everything on the slide. 
D) Remember that presentation slides are not the same as good notes for a class. 
E) Ignore the PowerPoints and organize the information in a way that is useful to you.
F)Answers a,b,& d are correct 
A) Remember that what the instructor says is more important than what he or she projects on the screen. 
B) Use the key points (often indicated by bullets)in a presentation to help organize your studying for tests. 
C) Try to copy everything on the slide. 
D) Remember that presentation slides are not the same as good notes for a class. 
E) Ignore the PowerPoints and organize the information in a way that is useful to you.
F)Answers a,b,& d are correct F

Question 4

If your instructor makes presentation slides available to students,there is no need to take notes in class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Listed below are some strategies for working with a distance learning course.Click all strategies that the textbook indicates are effective.

Accepted Answer

A) try to work learning around your other priorities. 
B) check in frequently. 
C) try to figure everything out by yourself. 
D) have a plan in case you cannot use your computer. 
E) find a cyberbuddy.
F)Answers b,d,& e are correct 
A) try to work learning around your other priorities. 
B) check in frequently. 
C) try to figure everything out by yourself. 
D) have a plan in case you cannot use your computer. 
E) find a cyberbuddy.
F)Answers b,d,& e are correct

Question 6

Distance learning courses require significant discipline,personal responsibility,and time management skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are some rules you should keep in mind when writing a formal e-mail and why do you feel these rules are important?

Accepted Answer

Address the recipient politely.Identify

Question 8

There are two main sources of information today: libraries and the Web.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are four criteria you should use to evaluate the accuracy of information located on the Web?

Accepted Answer

Information on the Web must be carefully

Question 10

You are using the college library to do research for a paper.However,the two books you need most are missing from the stacks.What can you do to find out where they are so that you can use them?

Accepted Answer

Don't give up.Ask the librarian for help

Question 11

What are some different ways to deal with virtual junk mail known as spam?

Accepted Answer

Consider using two e-mail addresses,one

Question 12

A __________ is a subscription service that automatically e-mails messages on topics of shared interest to people on its mailing list.

Accepted Answer

A) newsgroup 
B) telnet 
C) listserv 
D) Web page 
A) newsgroup 
B) telnet 
C) listserv 
D) Web page

Question 13

An instructor has asked you to use the Web to research the poet John Keats.You have to write a paper that includes biographical material,a list of his most famous poems,and a summary of some recent literary papers written about him.How would you use your favorite search engine to obtain this information?

Accepted Answer

Formulate a question about the informati

Question 14

The classification number that tells you where to find a particular book in the library is know as the

Accepted Answer

A) stack. 
B) URL. 
C) periodical. 
D) call number. 
A) stack. 
B) URL. 
C) periodical. 
D) call number.

Question 15

The criminal practice of attempting to trick e-mail users into disclosing personal information like bank account or credit card numbers is know as

Accepted Answer

A) phishing. 
B) spam. 
C) netiquette. 
D) instant messaging. 
A) phishing. 
B) spam. 
C) netiquette. 
D) instant messaging.

Question 16

If you have an important point to make in an e-mail,it is a good idea to use all capital letters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Information competency is the ability to determine what information is necessary,and then to locate,evaluate,and effectively use that information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A web-based application that searches the Internet based on search words that you enter is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) browser. 
B) web page. 
C) link. 
D) search engine. 
A) browser. 
B) web page. 
C) link. 
D) search engine.

Question 19

You should assume that your e-mails and text messages will remain private.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A common drawback of distance learning programs can be

Accepted Answer

A) their lack of availability. 
B) the fact that most colleges will not accept credits earned in this way. 
C) the lack of face-to-face contact with instructors or other students. 
D) that many courses are not offered in this format. 
A) their lack of availability. 
B) the fact that most colleges will not accept credits earned in this way. 
C) the lack of face-to-face contact with instructors or other students. 
D) that many courses are not offered in this format.

Why might you consider using distance learning as a way of taking a class?

The Internet is

Listed below are some strategies for working with an instructor's PowerPoint presentation.Click all that the textbook indicates are effective.

If your instructor makes presentation slides available to students,there is no need to take notes in class.

Listed below are some strategies for working with a distance learning course.Click all strategies that the textbook indicates are effective.

Distance learning courses require significant discipline,personal responsibility,and time management skills.

What are some rules you should keep in mind when writing a formal e-mail and why do you feel these rules are important?

There are two main sources of information today: libraries and the Web.

What are four criteria you should use to evaluate the accuracy of information located on the Web?

You are using the college library to do research for a paper.However,the two books you need most are missing from the stacks.What can you do to find out where they are so that you can use them?

What are some different ways to deal with virtual junk mail known as spam?

A __________ is a subscription service that automatically e-mails messages on topics of shared interest to people on its mailing list.

The classification number that tells you where to find a particular book in the library is know as the

The criminal practice of attempting to trick e-mail users into disclosing personal information like bank account or credit card numbers is know as

If you have an important point to make in an e-mail,it is a good idea to use all capital letters.

Information competency is the ability to determine what information is necessary,and then to locate,evaluate,and effectively use that information.

A web-based application that searches the Internet based on search words that you enter is called a:

You should assume that your e-mails and text messages will remain private.

A common drawback of distance learning programs can be

Power Learning: Becoming an Expert Student

Making the Most of Your Time

Taking Notes

Taking Tests

Reading and Remembering

Careers

Making Decisions and Problem Solving

Diversity and Relationships

Juggling: Stress, Money, Family, and Work

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Exam 7: Technology and Information Competency

Why might you consider using distance learning as a way of taking a class?

The Internet is

Listed below are some strategies for working with an instructor's PowerPoint presentation.Click all that the textbook indicates are effective.

If your instructor makes presentation slides available to students,there is no need to take notes in class.

Listed below are some strategies for working with a distance learning course.Click all strategies that the textbook indicates are effective.

Distance learning courses require significant discipline,personal responsibility,and time management skills.

What are some rules you should keep in mind when writing a formal e-mail and why do you feel these rules are important?

There are two main sources of information today: libraries and the Web.

What are four criteria you should use to evaluate the accuracy of information located on the Web?

You are using the college library to do research for a paper.However,the two books you need most are missing from the stacks.What can you do to find out where they are so that you can use them?

What are some different ways to deal with virtual junk mail known as spam?

A __________ is a subscription service that automatically e-mails messages on topics of shared interest to people on its mailing list.

The classification number that tells you where to find a particular book in the library is know as the

The criminal practice of attempting to trick e-mail users into disclosing personal information like bank account or credit card numbers is know as

If you have an important point to make in an e-mail,it is a good idea to use all capital letters.

Information competency is the ability to determine what information is necessary,and then to locate,evaluate,and effectively use that information.

A web-based application that searches the Internet based on search words that you enter is called a:

You should assume that your e-mails and text messages will remain private.

A common drawback of distance learning programs can be

Power Learning: Becoming an Expert Student

Making the Most of Your Time

Taking Notes

Taking Tests

Reading and Remembering

Careers

Making Decisions and Problem Solving

Diversity and Relationships

Juggling: Stress, Money, Family, and Work

Filters