MTEL Digital Literacy and Computer Science - Question List

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6.
A student computer user downloads and installs an antivirus software program. The user manually runs the software regularly, but opts to update only manually and infrequently. This situation is most likely to result in which of the following outcomes?
  1. Only files modified since the last update will be scanned.
  2. The software may not identify files infected with newer virus signatures.
  3. Data files scanned previously will not be scanned again.
  4. The software may not be able to quarantine the infected files it finds.
7.
Websites that comply with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) must give visitors the option to opt out of the use of some cookies. Which of the following factors could jeopardize the privacy of visitors using this process?
  1. Opting out also prevents the use of security-enhancing cookies.
  2. First-party cookies used by websites for functionality follow users from website to website.
  3. Losing tracking data due to opt-outs could decrease the advertising revenue of a website.
  4. Losing tracking data due to opt-outs could decrease the advertising revenue of a website.
8.
A student changes the settings in a Web browser to enable the private browsing mode. This action will have which of the following effects?
  1. The student will not be able to send or receive email while the browser is open.
  2. The student's computer will not be visible on the Internet.
  3. The websites the student visits will not be stored in the browser history.
  4. The student's Internet activity will not be tied to the computer being used.
9.
Which of the following strategies is likely to be most effective in preventing cyberbullying in a school setting?
  1. Blocking personal mobile devices from logging on to the school network.
  2. Encouraging students who have conflicts to meet with peer mediators to help resolve differences afterward.
  3. Using specific cyberbullying incidents as examples of inappropriate online behavior.
  4. Developing a school climate that emphasizes social-emotional learning, team building, and inclusion.
10.
To avoid unintentional software piracy, students should:
  1. Refer to end-user license agreements for terms and conditions.
  2. Use software on computers in their own homes.
  3. Download software from peer-to-peer sites.
  4. Share copies of original software only after receiving an upgraded version.

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