MCQs on Educational Technology: Basic Concepts & Approaches
- Puppets, specimens, television, projector are the examples of
A. Software approach B. Hardware approach
C. System approach D. Both hardware and software approach
2. The approach helps in improving the efficiency of education & reduce the cost of education is
A. Hardware approach B. Software approach
C. Educational technology-II D. Both a & c
3. Which of the following statement is correct with regard to software approach?
A. Machines & technology are closely related with the technology of teaching.
B. Man functions like a machine & behavior can be modified with dynamic feedback and control.
C. Favorable environment can be developed with media machines, material and tools for better learning outcomes.
D. Behavior can be observed, measured & analyzed objectively and quantitatively
4. Which is process oriented approach?
A. Hardware approach B. Software approach
C. Teaching technology D. Behavioural technology
5. Which is product oriented approach?
A. Hardware approach B. Software approach
C. Educational technology-II D. Educational technology-III
6. Which approach assumes education as input, process and output?
A. Hardware approach B. Software approach
C. System approach D. Technology in education
7. Educational technology is more concerned with
A. Technology in education B. Technology of education
C. Teaching technology D. Instructional technology
8. Who is the exponent of Hardware approach?
A. Silverman B. Robert Gagne
C. Skinner D . I K Davis
9. Radio Programmes, TV Programmes, Transparencies and Computer Programmes are the examples of
A. Technology in education B. Technology of education
C. Hardware approach D. Instructional technology
10. Which statement is not true?
A. Hardware technology needs the services of software technology for its use & functioning
B. Software technology proves to be most useful when assisted with hardware technology
C. Software technology alone can deliver services without the assistance from hardware technology
D. Hardware technology alone can deliver services without the assistance from software technology
11. The approach which contributes to increase the efficiency of teachers as well as learners is
A. Hardware approach B. Software approach
C. Educational technology-I D. Both a & c
12. The streams central to emergence of concept are;
1. Programmed instruction
2. Audio-visual instruction
3. Curriculum development
4.Educational Planning
5. System development
A. 1,2,3 & 5 B. 1,2,3 & 4
C. 2,3,4 & 5 D. 1,2,3,4 & 5
13. Use of technological hardware in education is
A. Teaching technology
B. Instructional technology
C. Technology in education
D. Technology of education
14. Who gave the classification of Educational Technology as ET-I, ET-II & ET-III?
A. Lums Dain in 1964 B. Bobbit & Charter in 1945
C. Taylor in 1934 D. Silverman in 1968
15. Three aspects of ET-II are
A. Audio, video and audio-visual
B. Teaching, instructional and behavioural technology
C. Man, machine and material
D. Audio, video and teaching
- B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B 8.A 9. B 10. D 11. B 12. D 13. C 14. A 15. B
MCQs on ICT in Education
- Which of the following is an example of traditional ICT?
A. CD B. Pen drive
C. Printed media D. Internet
2. Identify incorrect statement about the use of ICT?
A. ICT makes learning interactive
B. ICT makes the learning time consuming activity for students
C. Teachers can use simulations to teach in practical manner
D. Students can use it for self learning
3. Give the correct acronym for WWW
A. World Wide Web B. Web World Wide
C. Wide World Web D. All of the above
4. Teacher has shared some lectures with students through ICT a day prior to the classroom learning to encourage discussions in classroom, she is using
A. Blended learning strategy B. Flipped Classroom strategy
C. Blogging D. Programmed learning strategy
5. When and where the first computer was installed in India?
A. Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata in 1955
B. Indian Institute of Statistics, Delhi in 1957
C. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, in 1971
D. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, in 1975
6. Which of the following is not an on-line repository?
A. Google Scholar B. Mendeley
C. OpenGrey D. Vikaspedia
7. Which of the following is open source software?
A. MS Word B. Windows
C. Mozilla Firefox D. Acrobat Reader
8. Which of the following is a characteristic of Web2.0 applications?
A. Multiple users schedule their time to use Web2.0 applications one by one.
B. Web2.0 applications are focused on the ability for people to collaborate and share information online.
C. Web2.0 applications provide users with content rather than facilitating users to create it.
D. Web2.0 applications use only static pages
9. . The full form of Moodle is
A. Modular Open Online Dynamic Learning Environment
B. Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment
C. Massive Open Online Dynamic Learning Environment
D. Massive Online Open Dynamic Learning Environment
10. Which of the following does not come under the scope of ICT?
A. Accessibility
B. Conventional methodologies
C. Research and development
D. Educational empowerment
11. Pick out the odd statement.
A. Use of ICT facilitates open learning environment
B. ICT helps in recording and manipulating the performance of students
C. ICT facilitates the teachers to use conventional learning approaches
D. ICT has Potential to accelerate, enrich, and deepen skill
12. Diverse set of technological tools and resources used to communicate, and to create, disseminate, store, and manage information is called as
A. World Wide Web
B. Information and Communication technologies
C. MOOCs
D. Social networking sites
13. Mendeley is a
A. Online website B. Online Library
C. Online repository D. E- Blog
14. OpenGrey is a
A. Online website B. Online Library
C. Online repository D. E- Blog
15. OpenGrey includes
A. material that can be easily categorised as either published or unpublished
B. material that can’t be easily categorised as either published or unpublished
C. only published material
D. SCOPUS Indexed material
- C 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. B 9. B 10. B 11. C 12. B 13. C 14. C 15. B
MCQs on Models of Instructional Designing
- ADDIE is a ________ structure model
a. Circular b. Linear
c. Spiral d. Both b and c
2. The learning process associated with informing learners about objectives in Gagne’s events of instruction is
a. Retrieval to working memory b. Attention
c. Expectancy d. Rehearsal
3. Which of the following is/are true about ADDIE model?
- ADDIE focuses on process not on learning;
- ADDIE is a tool not a pedagogy
- ADDIE focuses both on process and learning
- ADDIE is a tool as well as pedagogy
a. Only 1 b. Both 1 & 2
c. Only 4 d. Both 3 & 4
4. The standards and objectives for the learning module are being stated in
a. In 1st step of ASSURE
b. In 2nd step of ADDIE
c. In 2nd step of ASSURE
d. In 3rd step of ASSURE
5. To perform an investigation, read authentic resources to collect information, solve a problem or construct a model can be suggested activities in
a. Engagement b. Elaboration
c. Exploration d. Explanation
6. The 5 E Instructional Model has been given by
a. Bybee, R.W. et al. (1989)
b. Bybee, R.W. et al. (1998)
c. Herbart in 19th century
d. Followers of Herbart in 1980s
7. Activity which gives students time to think and investigate/test/make decisions/problem solve, and collect information is
a. Engagement b. Elaboration
c. Exploration d. Explanation
8. In Gagne nine events, additional references, role plays, simulations etc. are the parts of
a. Provide guidance b. Provide feedback
c. Gaining attention d. Elicit performance
9. Elaboration is not possible with
a. Problem Solving b. Decision Making
c. Structured Questioning d. Experimental Inquiry
10. Which of the following is incorrect?During analysis, the designer identifies
a. Learning goals b. Evaluation tools
c. Audience’s needs d. Existing knowledge
11. The actual creation (production) of the content and learning materials is done in
a. Design phase b. Analysis phase
c. Implement phase d. Development phase
12, Actual run of the materials with feedback from learner is in.
a. Design phase b. Analysis phase
c. Implement phase d. Development phase
13. Generalization of the learnt facts is __________ event of instruction
a. Assessing performance
b. Enhancing retention and transfer
c. Providing feedback
d. Presenting stimulus
14. The general attributes of your learners, such as age, academic abilities, gender, interests, etc., prior competencies, learning styles are analyzed during
a. In 1st step of ASSURE b. In 2nd step of ADDIE
c. In 2nd step of ASSURE d. In 3rd step of ASSURE
15. The 5 E Instructional Model is
a. Constructnist approach to learning
b. Cognitive approach to learning
c. Constructivist approach to learning
d. Behaviorist approach to learning
- B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. A 7. C 8.A 9. C 10. B 11. D 12. D 13. B 14. A 15. C
MCQs on Emerging Trends in Technology
- MOOCs characterized by a specified aim of completing the course obtaining certain knowledge certification of the subject matter is
A. cMOOCs B. xMOOCs
C. Both cMOOCs & xMOOCs D. eMOOCs
2. The term Web 2.0 was given by
A. Darcy DiNucci in 1999
B. Tim O’Reilly in 1999
C. Dale Dougherty in 2004
D. Tim O’Reilly & Dale Dougherty in 2004.
3. Grammarly is a tool for
A. creation and support of a web-based learning environment
B. communication and the cultivation of relationships
C. collaboration
D. students to create
4. Theglobe.com (1995), Geocities (1994) and Tripod.com (1995) are
A. Early social networking online communities
B. video conferencing sites
C. blog sites
D. discussion forum
5. Social networking that took a different approach by simply having people link to each other via email addresses is
A. Theglobe.com B. Geocities
C. Tripod.com D. Classmates.com
6. In 2005, the social networking site that was getting more page views than Google is
A. Orkut B. Myspace
C. LinkedIn D. Facebook
7. Discussion forums used
A. Synchronous communication
B. Asynchronous communication
C. Intermittent communication
D. Convenient chat
8. IS Success Model was given by
A. Dave Cormier B. Darcy DiNucci
C. DeLone & McLean D. Tim O’Reilly
9. The organization Creative Commons was founded by
A. Lawrence Lessig
B. Lawrence Lessig with the support of Center for the Public Domain
C. Lawrence Lessig, Hal Abelson, and Eric Eldred
D. Lawrence Lessig, Hal Abelson, and Eric Eldred with the support of Center for the Public Domain
10. MOOCs characterized with more traditional course structure is
A. cMOOCs
B. xMOOCs
C. eMOOCs
D. All of these
11. The updated IS model consists of ___ interrelated dimensions of IS success.
A. 4 B. 5
C. 6 D. 7
12. In IS model, the net benefits will (positively or negatively) influence
A. Information quality
B. User satisfaction and the further use of the information system
C. Service quality
D. System quality
13. The main aim of e-inclusion is to
A. Widen the gap between developed and less developed countries;
B. promote autocracy and individual understanding
C. End digital divide
D. empower riches, and the employed
14. NPTEL stands for
A. New Program on Technology, Education & Learning
B. National Program on Technology Education & Learning
C. New Paradigm for Technology Enhanced Learning
D. National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning
15. One of the disadvantages of using OER include
A. Quality/reliability concerns
B. All readings are available online, which saves students hundreds of dollars
C. Rapid dissemination of information
D. Modification of course materials
- B 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. B 11. C 12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A
MCQs on Applications of Computer in Education
- The type of education in which the student learns by executing special training programs on a computer is
a. CAI b. CAL
c. CBT d. CML
2. In blended instruction
a. The pedagogy (Strategy) used is important only
b. The technology used is more important only
c. The pedagogy (Strategy) used with technology is more important
d. The technology used with pedagogy is more important
3. Virtual learning spaces are included in
a. 2nd generation ODLM
b. 3rd generation ODLM
c. 4th generation ODLM
d. 5th generation ODLM
4. Programmed instruction can be a best strategy in
a. CAI b. CAL
c. CBT d. CML
5. The first state university which started distance education is
a. Panjab University Chandigarh
b. Himachal Pradesh University
c. GNDU Amritsar
d. Punjabi University Patiala
6. Printed material, audio & video material are the part of
a. 1st generation ODLM
b. 2nd generation ODLM
c. 3rd generation ODLM
d. 4th generation ODLM
7. In classrooms, existing mobile technology can replace
a. Resources such as textbooks & visual aids
b. Teacher
c. Teaching methods
d. All of these
8.Use of e-mails & blogs in TLP is
a. Synchronous communication
b. Asynchronous communication
c. Blended learning
d. CAI
9. Which is not true about blended learning (BL)?
a. BL is mixing of technology based learning,
b. It is combination of pedagogical approaches(behaviourism, cognitivism and constructivism),
c. It is mixing of forms of instructional technology(face-to-face and on line)
d. The blends do not depend upon the particular situation, resources and content
10. The 4th generation of ODLM includes
a. CBL, Audio
b. Printed material, audio & video
c. Audio & video teleconferencing
d. Multimedia & Internet
11. The technical challenge to mobile learning is
a. Accessibility and cost barriers for end users
b. Disruption of students’ personal and academic lives
c. Screen size and key size
d. Content’s security or copyright issues
12. Participants can post more thoughtful and planned responses in
a. Synchronous communication
b. Asynchronous communication
c. Both a & b
d. Mobile learning
13. The efficient and effective use of computer and/or technology to support and facilitate learning activities is
a. CAI b. CAL
c. CBT d. CML
14. The supreme rationale of integrating ICT in teaching and learning is
a. To use modern technology
b. To develop skills in learners
c. To create a balance between traditional & ICT tools inside/outside class
d. To help teacher in instruction
15. Blogs & portfolios can be best used in
a. Planning a lesson
b. Delivering a lesson
c. In evaluation
d. In self-study
- C 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. A 8.B 9. D 10. D 11. C 12. B 13. B 14. C 15. C
