ALS Learning Competencies for Learning Strand 6 - Digital Citizenship

 Here are some of the topics that you should study for Learning Strand 6 - Digital Citizenship (Junior High School) to pass the Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test:

1. Describe the computer and its characteristics.

Example: 

Erika wants to watch her favorite vlogger on YouTube. Which characteristic of the computer is most useful for her?

A. Speed
B. Accuracy
C. Display
D. Storage

2. Demonstrate understanding on how to operate a computer: turn on, turn off a computer and re-start a computer.

Example:

Edwin has just finished his assignment on Excel. What should he do last to turn off the computer after saving his file on a USB flash drive ?

A. Click the Standby button
B. Switch off the power supply
C. Press the Power button
D. Turn off the WIFI

3. List the different types of microcomputers and their uses in everyday life: desktop computer, gaming consoles, sound & navigation of a car, netbook, laptop, PDA, tablet PCs, mobile tablets, smartphones, calculators.

Example:

Which of the following statements about microcomputers is incorrect?

A. Smartphones can make calls and send text messages.
B. Laptops are portable devices.
C. You can watch videos on a desktop computer.
D. Microcomputer is larger than minicomputer.

4. Identify different types of computer hardware accessories and their respective functions.

Example:

This computer hardware is used to store the information and then process that information. 

A. RAM (Random Access Memory)
B. Hard drive
C. CPU (Central processing unit)
D. ROM (Read-Only Memory)

5. Identify different types of computer software and the tasks they are used for.

Example:

This software application is most useful if you want to present your report or study to a  large audience. 

A. Word processing
B. PowerPoint presentation
C. Desktop publishing
D. Spreadsheet

6. Explain the procedure of operating other computer peripherals.

Example:

Jessica asked for your help to print her excuse letter. Which step should she do first?

A. Select the printer
B. Click print
C. Determine how many copies
D. Open the File menu

7. Save documents under another name to a location on a drive.

Example:

Jamie wants to save her project on a USB flash drive. What is the last step she should do? 

A. Click File.
B. Choose Save As.
C. Name the file and click save.
D. Insert the flash drive into the USB slot.

8. Demonstrate the use of formatting commands in a word processing document.

Example:

After typing her reports on her laptop using MS Word, Monique wants to italicize all foreign words in it. Which formatting tool should she click after selecting the text? 

A.     B
B.      I
C.     U

D. 

9. Demonstrate the finalization of outputs in presentation software in terms of checking, and presentation of slides.

Example:

Henry has just finished his slides presentation. He wants the sentences in one slide to appear word by word instead of all at once. Which tab should he click?

A. Animations
B. Transitions
C. Design
D. Slide Show

10. Practice respectful conduct when using the internet, sensitivity to national and local cultures, avoiding identity, misrepresentation and fraud, internet etiquette while chatting, emailing, blogging and social media.

Example:

To be a responsible digital citizen, Thelma should avoid the following except _______.

A. Sending emails to as many people as possible. 
B. Disclosing her passwords to her best friend.
C. Standing up against cyberbullying.
D. Claiming works of others as her own. 

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ANSWERS:

1. C        2. B        3. D

4. A        5. B        6. D

7. C        8. B        9.  A

10. C