Practice: ICT
Knowledge Check: Our Universe
Educational Technology, Communication & Instructional Media
Q1: Educational technology is BEST understood as
A) Use of any gadget in the classroom without planning
B) Systematic use of technology, communication and instructional design to improve teaching–learning
C) Only use of computers for examinations
D) Preparing only printed question papers for tests
Q2: A major objective of educational technology is to
A) Replace all teachers by machines
B) Make learning more effective, individualised and multi-sensory
C) Increase exam fear among learners
D) Limit learning to textbook reading only
Q3: In the communication process, “noise” mainly refers to
A) Only loud sounds from outside the classroom
B) Any factor that distorts or blocks the message between sender and receiver
C) Teacher’s clear explanation of concepts
D) Student’s correct response to teacher’s question
Q4: Teaching as communication will be MOST effective when
A) Teacher talks continuously without feedback
B) Teacher encodes clearly, uses suitable channels and continuously checks learners’ understanding
C) Teacher uses only technical terms to sound scholarly
D) Students are not allowed to ask any questions during class
Q5: Which one is the BEST example of two-way classroom communication?
A) Teacher reading aloud from textbook while learners remain silent
B) Teacher explaining, then asking questions and encouraging learners’ responses and doubts
C) Teacher writing notes on board without any discussion
D) Learners only copying from board into notebooks silently
Q6: Aural instructional media in a classroom refers primarily to
A) Charts and maps on the wall
B) Audio programmes such as radio lessons and recorded speeches
C) Models of human organs
D) Printed workbooks used in homework only
Q7: Which medium BEST illustrates the idea of multimedia in education?
A) A single printed worksheet
B) A chalkboard diagram drawn by teacher
C) An interactive lesson with video, narration, text and quizzes
D) A wall clock used to show time of the period only
Q8: Which of the following is the LEAST suitable reason for using visual aids in the classroom?
A) To make abstract ideas more concrete and visible
B) To save time in explanation
C) To decorate the classroom without any link to learning
D) To help learners remember by seeing diagrams and charts
Q9: Which statement about educational technology is MOST appropriate?
A) It is limited only to computer use in examinations
B) It includes planning, implementation and evaluation of teaching with the help of suitable media and methods
C) It is only about repairing hardware in school
D) It has no relation with communication processes in classroom
Q10: A major barrier in classroom communication arising from the teacher’s side is
A) Clear articulation and simple language
B) Using only complex technical terms without checking learners’ understanding
C) Giving examples from learners’ daily life
D) Asking open-ended questions and listening carefully to answers
ICT in Education – Multi-Sensory Learning, FIACS & Individualized Instruction
Q1: Multi-sensory learning in ICT-rich classrooms mainly refers to
A) Using only printed worksheets in every class
B) Involving more than one sense such as seeing, hearing and doing during learning
C) Listening silently to teacher without any visual support
D) Asking students to memorise answers without understanding
Q2: Which classroom activity BEST shows multi-sensory learning supported by ICT?
A) Teacher dictating notes from textbook
B) Students watching an animation with narration and then performing a virtual lab activity
C) Only reading from a reference book silently
D) Only copying diagrams from the blackboard into notebooks
Q3: Flanders Interaction Analysis mainly helps the teacher to
A) Prepare question papers for board examinations
B) Analyse patterns of teacher talk, student talk and silence in classroom
C) Calculate students’ IQ scores
D) Decide the school timetable for the academic year
Q4: In a class where FIACS analysis shows very high teacher talk and very low pupil talk, the teacher should
A) Continue same pattern as it shows strong control
B) Increase student participation through questioning, discussions and group work
C) Stop asking questions completely
D) Let students talk only in the last five minutes of the year-end class
Q5: Individualized instruction mainly aims to
A) Teach all students at the same pace with same material
B) Adjust content, pace and support according to each learner’s needs
C) Allow only top scorers to learn independently
D) Provide only group work without any individual tasks
Q6: Which is the BEST example of individualized instruction using ICT?
A) All students watching the same video once without interaction
B) A computer-based programme that adjusts difficulty according to each student’s responses
C) Teacher giving the same homework to all without feedback
D) Students listening to teacher’s lecture without asking questions
Q7: Which principle is NOT central to individualized instruction?
A) Self-pacing by learner
B) Uniform speed for all learners irrespective of level
C) Continuous feedback and support
D) Clear learning objectives for each learner
Q8: In ICT-supported individualized learning, the teacher’s role is mainly to
A) Leave students alone with computers without guidance
B) Guide, monitor, diagnose difficulties and provide human support in addition to digital content
C) Only repair hardware problems
D) Only print marks at the end of the year without observing process
Q9: FIACS categorises classroom behaviour primarily on the basis of
A) Non-verbal gestures only
B) Verbal interaction of teacher and students with periods of silence
C) Written work in notebooks only
D) Marks obtained in unit tests during the year
Q10: Which classroom decision BEST reflects the findings from FIACS?
A) Reducing student talk to maintain strict silence
B) Increasing opportunities for students to initiate questions and discussions
C) Allowing only teacher to speak throughout the year
D) Removing all group activities from lesson plans
Programmed Learning – Principles, Types, Modes & Teacher Role
Q1: Programmed learning mainly presents content in
A) Large, unbroken chapters for reading
B) Small, sequential steps or frames requiring learner response
C) Only oral lectures by teacher
D) Only project work with no structure at all
Q2: Immediate feedback in programmed learning means that
A) Students get marks only after the annual exam
B) Learners know at once whether their response is right or wrong
C) Students wait for next year to see their performance
D) Feedback is given only in parent–teacher meetings once a year
Q3: Linear programming in programmed instruction is associated primarily with
A) All learners following the same straight sequence of frames
B) Learners jumping freely without any sequence
C) Only random guessing without feedback
D) Teacher changing the order each time without a plan
Q4: Branching programming in programmed learning typically
A) Sends all learners along the same path
B) Directs learners to remedial or enrichment frames based on their responses
C) Has no fixed sequence or logic
D) Avoids giving feedback to learners after responses
Q5: Which principle is MOST central to programmed learning?
A) Passive listening without any response
B) Active responding by learner at every step
C) No feedback to learner
D) One large unit taught at once without breaks
Q6: Programmed texts and computer-assisted instruction are MOST useful for
A) Drill, practice and remedial instruction at individual pace
B) Only group debates without any structure
C) Replacing all human interaction in school
D) Sports coaching in playground only without instructions
Q7: In developing a programmed learning material, the FIRST step is to
A) Print the book without planning
B) Define clear behavioural objectives for learners
C) Sell the programme to schools
D) Decide the cover design and colour only
Q8: Which is a LIMITATION of programmed instruction in classroom settings?
A) It allows self-pacing
B) It encourages frequent responding
C) It may focus too much on small, mechanical skills rather than complex thinking if not designed well
D) It provides immediate feedback to learners on every frame
Q9: The teacher’s role in programmed learning is BEST described as
A) Passive observer without any responsibility
B) Designer, guide and monitor who supports learners using the programme
C) Only hardware technician
D) Person who announces marks without supporting learners during process
Q10: An example of programmed learning in digital form is
A) A random video without pauses or questions
B) An interactive tutorial that presents small steps, asks questions and gives instant feedback
C) Only printed chart on classroom wall
D) Morning assembly announcements in school ground
Computer Fundamentals & Applications
Q1: Hardware of a computer mainly refers to
A) Programs and applications only
B) Physical parts of the computer system
C) Files stored on the internet
D) Only exam question papers prepared by teacher
Q2: Software of a computer system is BEST defined as
A) All electrical wires in the CPU
B) Set of programs and instructions that tell hardware what to do
C) Only printer and scanner in the lab
D) Furniture and cupboards in the computer room
Q3: Which one is an example of application software used in education?
A) Operating system only
B) Word processor used to prepare worksheets
C) Power supply unit in CPU
D) Cooling fan inside computer cabinet
Q4: RAM in a computer is primarily used for
A) Permanent storage of data only
B) Temporary storage while program is running
C) Printing documents
D) Displaying output on paper only
Q5: The operating system in a computer mainly
A) Acts as a teacher in the classroom
B) Manages hardware and provides basic services for application programs
C) Repairs damaged circuits automatically
D) Writes exam questions for teachers without any input
Q6: Which software is MOST appropriate for preparing slides for classroom presentation?
A) Word processing software
B) Presentation software
C) Spreadsheet software
D) Antivirus software only
Q7: A school computer network mainly allows users to
A) Use computers only one at a time
B) Share files, printers and internet among multiple computers
C) Increase electricity consumption without benefit
D) Avoid using any storage devices at all times
Q8: Which option shows a proper maintenance practice for school computers?
A) Switching off power directly without shutting down
B) Using updated antivirus and taking regular backups
C) Eating and drinking on the keyboard
D) Ignoring small faults until system stops completely
Q9: Internet in school education is MOST useful for
A) Accessing educational resources, e-libraries and interactive content
B) Only playing online games during class time
C) Avoiding textbooks completely without planning
D) Disconnecting from community and real-life experiences
Q10: A spreadsheet application is MOST appropriate for which classroom task?
A) Drawing only freehand pictures
B) Recording marks of students and generating graphs
C) Writing long essays with formatting
D) Designing school logo with advanced graphics tools only
ICT-Enriched Learning Experiences
Q1: ICT-enriched learning experiences mainly aim to
A) Replace all books with unplanned internet browsing
B) Enrich classroom learning with multimedia, projects and collaborative activities
C) Keep students busy with screens without objectives
D) Reduce interaction between teacher and students completely
Q2: Which activity BEST represents ICT-based project learning?
A) Students copying the same paragraph from textbook
B) Groups collecting local data, analysing it in spreadsheet and presenting findings through slides
C) Teacher reading chapter aloud without any visual or digital support
D) Only writing answers to previous year questions every day from guidebook
Q3: Using multimedia educational software in class is MOST helpful for
A) Showing only long text passages on screen
B) Combining video, audio, images and interaction to clarify concepts
C) Increasing writing speed only
D) Avoiding any discussion with learners about content
Q4: Internet-based media enrich classroom learning mainly by
A) Providing unlimited entertainment without any limits
B) Giving access to updated information, videos, simulations and open resources
C) Making students dependent only on social media “likes”
D) Removing the need for teacher planning and guidance completely
Q5: Which example BEST shows collaborative learning supported by ICT?
A) Each student working alone without sharing any ideas
B) Students jointly editing a shared online document to prepare a group report
C) Only teacher preparing all materials at home
D) Students copying individually from the same online article without discussion
Q6: A virtual field trip using ICT would MOST likely involve
A) Students going outside without any purpose
B) Watching and exploring a museum or historical site through interactive videos and images
C) Only reading the museum name from textbook
D) Listening to teacher’s dictation for the whole period without visuals
Q7: The MAIN benefit of ICT-enriched learning for slow learners is that it
A) Forces them to move at the same speed as toppers
B) Allows repeated viewing, practice and self-paced learning with feedback
C) Exposes them only to high-level tasks without support
D) Removes all teacher guidance from their learning process
Q8: A teacher asks students to create a short digital story on “Water conservation” using images, text and narration. This activity mainly develops
A) Only memorisation of definitions
B) Creativity, communication and ICT skills together
C) Only speed of copying content
D) Only listening skills without expression
Q9: Which strategy ensures that ICT-enriched experiences remain truly educational?
A) Selecting videos randomly without relating to objectives
B) Aligning all ICT resources with learning outcomes and discussing them with students
C) Allowing free surfing during class without any focus
D) Using ICT only for entertainment at the end of year
Q10: The MOST appropriate role of the teacher in ICT-enriched classrooms is to
A) Leave students alone with devices and withdraw completely
B) Plan, guide, question, support and integrate ICT tools into pedagogy
C) Use ICT only for personal work at home
D) Restrict ICT use to showing films on the last day of term only
Applications of Computers – E-Learning, Web 2.0, Virtual Classrooms & OER
Q1: E-learning in school education mainly means
A) Learning only through printed textbooks at home
B) Learning supported or delivered through electronic media, especially computers and internet
C) Learning only during physical sports activities
D) Avoiding teacher guidance completely in all subjects
Q2: A common characteristic of Web 2.0 tools is
A) Only one-way information from website to user
B) User-generated content, interaction and collaboration
C) No option for comment or sharing
D) Only static read-only webpages with no updates
Q3: Which is the BEST example of a virtual classroom?
A) Physical classroom with chalkboard only
B) Online platform providing live video, shared screen, chat and interaction between teacher and learners
C) Teachers’ staff room used for meetings
D) School library with only printed books and no digital tools
Q4: Open Educational Resources (OER) are BEST described as
A) Resources available only after paying high fees
B) Teaching and learning materials that can be freely used and adapted under open licences
C) Materials used only in private coaching centres
D) Internal confidential documents of examination boards only
Q5: DIKSHA platform is mainly used for
A) Entertainment games for children only
B) Providing digital resources and courses for students and teachers
C) Online shopping for electronic devices
D) Only storing administrative circulars without learning content
Q6: MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are MOST suited for
A) Providing online courses to large numbers of learners with open access
B) Training only very small closed groups in secret
C) Offering only face-to-face school lessons
D) Conducting physical sports events in playgrounds
Q7: Using educational platforms like Moodle in school helps mainly in
A) Managing learning materials, quizzes, forums and tracking learner progress
B) Only storing students’ home addresses
C) Buying and selling goods online
D) Replacing all teachers with robots instantly
Q8: Which of the following is an example of unethical use of internet by students?
A) Citing sources used in a project
B) Copying full paragraphs from a website and submitting as own work without acknowledgement
C) Checking authenticity of information from multiple reliable sites
D) Using open-licence images with credits in a presentation
Q9: To handle the issue of internet addiction among learners, schools should
A) Encourage unlimited online gaming for relaxation
B) Teach balanced use, digital well-being and set clear rules for screen time
C) Ban all ICT tools permanently in all classes
D) Ignore the problem as it will automatically disappear with age
Q10: Which set is correctly matched with “critical issues in internet usage”?
A) Authenticity, addiction, plagiarism, ethical and legal concerns
B) Only handwriting, drawing, craft and sports
C) Only electricity, water and transport
D) Soil erosion, rainfall and crop rotation alone