EdTech 101 – Exam Questions (40 MCQs)
Unit 1: Understanding Educational Technology
1. Educational Technology primarily refers to:
A) The study of ancient teaching methods
B) The use of technology to improve teaching and learning
C) Entertainment systems in schools
D) Social media only
Answer: B
2. Which of the following is NOT an objective of educational technology?
A) Improving teaching efficiency
B) Enhancing learner engagement
C) Increasing classroom distractions
D) Supporting personalized learning
Answer: C
3. The main difference between traditional and technology-enhanced teaching is:
A) Use of chalkboards only
B) Integration of digital tools in the learning process
C) Students ignoring the teacher
D) Learning without content
Answer: B
4. Which is an example of EdTech in practice?
A) Teacher lecturing without visuals
B) Using Kahoot! for interactive quizzes
C) Ignoring student devices in class
D) Reading only printed textbooks
Answer: B
5. Which 21st-century skill is most supported by EdTech?
A) Memorization
B) Critical thinking and collaboration
C) Rote repetition
D) Copying notes
Answer: B
6. In Ethiopia, EdTech adoption is most closely linked with:
A) Ministry of Education digital strategies
B) Political campaigns
C) Tourism expansion
D) Banking reforms
Answer: A
Unit 2: Basic Digital Skills
7. Which of the following is considered a basic digital skill?
A) Sending emails
B) Memorizing textbooks
C) Singing traditional songs
D) Classroom decoration
Answer: A
8. Which tool is best for creating presentations?
A) MS PowerPoint or Google Slides
B) Calculator
C) Paint
D) WhatsApp
Answer: A
9. The shortcut Ctrl + C is used for:
A) Copying text
B) Closing a window
C) Cutting text
D) Cancelling an action
Answer: A
10. Digital literacy means:
A) Ability to use digital tools effectively and responsibly
B) Memorizing computer brands
C) Avoiding technology use
D) Reading only printed books
Answer: A
11. Which of the following is NOT a productivity tool?
A) Google Docs
B) MS Excel
C) Facebook Timeline
D) MS Word
Answer: C
12. Which device is MOST essential for digital learning?
A) Projector/Computer
B) Whiteboard
C) Desk
D) Chalk
Answer: A
13. Cloud storage tools like Google Drive allow users to:
A) Save files online and access them anywhere
B) Use only one computer
C) Block access to files
D) Eliminate internet use
Answer: A
Unit 3: Social Media for Educational Purposes
14. Which social media platform is MOST commonly used for class announcements in
Ethiopia?
A) Telegram
B) TikTok
C) Snapchat
D) Pinterest
Answer: A
15. Using social media in education should always emphasize:
A) Privacy and responsible use
B) Entertainment only
C) Unlimited screen time
D) Ignoring digital safety
Answer: A
16. Which is an educational advantage of social media?
A) Sharing resources quickly with students
B) Encouraging plagiarism
C) Replacing textbooks completely
D) Increasing distractions only
Answer: A
17. Which of the following is NOT a good practice in educational social media use?
A) Creating closed study groups
B) Sharing learning materials
C) Posting confidential student data
D) Announcing deadlines
Answer: C
18. Which social media platform supports live video classes?
A) Facebook Live
B) Google Calendar
C) Excel
D) Word
Answer: A
19. A teacher creating a YouTube channel to explain math concepts is practicing:
A) Edutainment
B) Educational content creation
C) Social media marketing
D) Plagiarism
Answer: B
20. Which of the following supports collaborative student learning online?
A) WhatsApp study group
B) Individual offline notes
C) Printed flyers
D) Only lecture handouts
Answer: A
Unit 4: Online Educational Tools (incl. AI)
21. Which of the following is a tool for conducting online quizzes?
A) Kahoot!
B) MS Word
C) Paint
D) Notepad
Answer: A
22. Google Forms can be used for:
A) Collecting student responses
B) Drawing pictures
C) Playing music
D) Watching movies
Answer: A
23. Which AI tool is most widely used for answering student questions?
A) ChatGPT
B) Photoshop
C) Excel
D) TikTok
Answer: A
24. Using Quizizz in the classroom helps teachers:
A) Create interactive quizzes with instant feedback
B) Write traditional board notes
C) Remove online learning
D) Block internet access
Answer: A
25. Which tool is best for creating collaborative documents?
A) Google Docs
B) VLC Media Player
C) Adobe Photoshop
D) MS Paint
Answer: A
26. An example of a Learning Management System (LMS) is:
A) Moodle
B) Instagram
C) Paint
D) Calculator
Answer: A
27. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of AI in education?
A) Personalized learning
B) Automating grading
C) Encouraging cheating
D) Language translation
Answer: C
Unit 5: Digital Contents
28. Digital content refers to:
A) Any information in digital format used for teaching
B) Only textbooks
C) Only printed exams
D) Non-educational videos
Answer: A
29. Which of the following is an example of Open Educational Resources (OER)?
A) Free online textbooks
B) Paid entertainment videos
C) Political campaign posters
D) Subscription-only music sites
Answer: A
30. The advantage of OER is:
A) Free access and adaptability
B) High cost
C) Restricted sharing
D) Limited access
Answer: A
31. Which format is commonly used for digital learning content?
A) PDF
B) MP3
C) MP4
D) All of the above
Answer: D
32. Which is NOT a quality of good digital content?
A) Interactive
B) Accessible
C) Irrelevant
D) Engaging
Answer: C
33. What is the main benefit of interactive content?
A) Increases learner engagement
B) Reduces participation
C) Limits flexibility
D) Increases printing costs
Answer: A
Unit 6: Digital Citizenship
34. Digital citizenship means:
A) Responsible and safe use of technology
B) Having a passport
C) Voting online only
D) Memorizing ICT terms
Answer: A
35. Which of the following is an aspect of digital safety?
A) Strong passwords
B) Sharing all private data
C) Using unsecured networks
D) Ignoring antivirus software
Answer: A
36. Cyberbullying is an issue related to:
A) Digital citizenship
B) Cooking lessons
C) Offline farming
D) Road traffic
Answer: A
37. Which of the following best protects digital identity?
A) Two-factor authentication
B) Using the same password everywhere
C) Sharing passwords with friends
D) Writing passwords on paper
Answer: A
38. Which practice promotes ethical digital use?
A) Citing sources when using online materials
B) Copying without acknowledgment
C) Downloading pirated books
D) Ignoring copyright laws
Answer: A
39. Digital footprint refers to:
A) All traces of activities left online
B) Footprint on a computer keyboard
C) Shoes designed for ICT
D) Offline study notes
Answer: A
40. Which of the following is the best example of positive digital citizenship in class?
A) Using devices responsibly for research
B) Playing games during lessons
C) Ignoring classwork online
D) Posting irrelevant memes in group chats
Answer: A
