Lesson T5.2.1

T5.2.1 Creating, re-using and re-purposing digital artefacts Quiz: KS3 Computing, Unit 5

20 questions

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Lesson T5.2.1, Creating, re-using and re-purposing digital artefacts: 20 multiple choice questions for the KS3 Computing (National Curriculum), Unit 5: Creative digital projects, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What does it mean to re-use a digital artefact?

    • To print an artefact on paper so that it can be stored in a physical filing cabinet
    • To use an existing item again, for example a template, image or piece of code, in a new project
    • To delete an artefact after it has been used once so that it does not take up storage
    • To send an artefact to every user who has ever used a product made by the company

  2. What is the difference between re-using and re-purposing a digital artefact?

    • Re-using only applies to images, while re-purposing only applies to sound and video files
    • Re-using changes the file format, while re-purposing keeps the file in the same format always
    • Re-using makes a copy for the public, while re-purposing makes a copy for private use only
    • Re-using keeps the item for the same purpose, while re-purposing adapts it for a different purpose

  3. Why must a pupil check the copyright of an image before using it in their project?

    • Copyright only applies to the file name of an image, not to the picture itself
    • Copyright only matters for images that are printed on paper, not for those on screen
    • Using someone else's work without permission can break copyright law
    • Copyright means that the image must be made by the pupil before it can be used at all

  4. What does a Creative Commons licence allow the creator to do?

    • Keep the work private, so that no one else can ever view it or use it in any way
    • Remove the need for any attribution, so that the work can be used with no credit at all
    • Sell the work at a fixed price, so that every user must pay before they can view it
    • State the conditions under which others may use, share or adapt their work

  5. When a pupil uses a licensed image from the internet, what should they usually do?

    • Change the file name only, because a changed name removes the need for any credit
    • Credit the creator and follow the licence conditions shown with the image
    • Crop the image slightly, because changing the size of an image removes any licence
    • Remove any details of the creator, so that the image appears to be the pupil's own work

  6. What is a template in digital design?

    • A type of virus that copies itself into every file stored on a user's computer
    • A pre-made layout or structure that can be used again and filled with new content
    • A file that stores the password for a user's account in an encrypted form
    • A tool that changes the colour of every pixel in an image to a single shade

  7. Why is version control useful when revising a digital artefact?

    • It keeps earlier versions so that changes can be compared and an earlier version restored
    • It deletes all earlier versions as soon as a new one is saved, to save storage space
    • It makes every version identical, so that the artefact cannot change over time at all
    • It sends each version to a different user, so that the artefact is shared automatically

  8. A pupil converts a presentation into a PDF for an audience. What is the main purpose of this?

    • To remove all of the images from the presentation to make the file smaller and faster
    • To change the presentation into a sound file, so that it can be listened to by the audience
    • To share the artefact in a format that the audience can open and view consistently
    • To make the presentation impossible to change, so no one can ever edit it again

  9. Why should a pupil cite the source of information in a digital project?

    • So the project is longer, because every source must be shown on a separate page
    • So the project can be sold for profit, because sources are always paid for in advance
    • So the audience can see where the information came from and check it
    • So the pupil can change the information without anyone knowing where it first came from

  10. Which of these is a sensible way to re-purpose a poster for a school website?

    • Turn the poster into a sound file, because screens are poor at showing text and images
    • Resize and simplify the poster so it reads clearly on a screen, then add alt text
    • Keep the poster unchanged, because a screen can display any layout without difficulty
    • Print the poster at the same size and attach it to the website as a large image file

  11. Why might a pupil want to save a project in more than one format?

    • Only one format is allowed by law, so saving in several is required for all projects
    • Different people and devices may need different formats to open and use the work
    • Saving in more formats makes the project automatically more secure against all attacks
    • Every device can open all formats, so saving in several formats makes no difference

  12. What is a remix of a digital artefact?

    • A version of an artefact that has been compressed so that it takes up less storage space
    • An exact copy of an artefact that is saved on a second device for backup purposes only
    • A file that has been deleted and then recovered from the recycle bin of the device
    • A new version made by combining or changing parts of existing work, with credit to the originals

  13. Which licence allows others to use and share work only if they give credit to the creator, but does not allow changes?

    • CC0, which places the work in the public domain so that no credit is required
    • CC BY-ND, which requires attribution and does not permit derivative works
    • CC BY-SA, which requires attribution and requires that changes are shared under the same licence
    • CC BY-NC, which requires attribution and does not allow commercial use of the work

  14. What is the best reason to keep notes on the source and licence of each image in a project?

    • So the file size is reduced, because the notes are stored in the file with each image
    • So the pupil can prove the right to use each image and credit it correctly when the project is shared
    • So the images can be changed more easily, because the source of each image is kept in a list
    • So the images can be sold, because the notes show the price each image costs to buy

  15. A pupil copies a short piece of code from a public example. What should they do?

    • Check the licence of the code and credit the original author in the project
    • Rename the variables only, because changing names removes all ownership of the code
    • Assume the code is free for all uses, because it can be found easily on the internet
    • Remove any comments in the code, so the original author cannot be identified by others

  16. Which action helps an artefact be re-used in a different project?

    • Saving it only in a format that the original software owner keeps private for security
    • Saving it in a common, open format and recording what it does and how it was made
    • Deleting the notes about it, so that no one can copy the design without permission
    • Keeping it on one device only, so that it cannot be found by anyone else in the school

  17. What is the main risk of re-using an artefact without checking it?

    • It may contain errors, out-of-date content or material that the pupil has no right to use
    • It will automatically be licensed to the pupil, so no checks are needed for copyright
    • It will need less storage, because the artefact cannot contain any unwanted content
    • It will always become faster and more reliable, because it has been used before

  18. Which statement about digital artefacts is correct?

    • They can be copied and changed easily, so the source and rights should be tracked carefully
    • They never need credit or licences, because all digital files are shared freely by default
    • They cannot be copied, because digital files are always locked to the device that made them
    • They lose all value once they have been copied, so they should be deleted after one use

  19. Which of these is an example of a digital artefact?

    • A printed book that a pupil has borrowed from the school library for a week
    • A website made from web pages, images and code that a pupil has built
    • A chair in the classroom that a teacher has moved to a new position in the room
    • A pencil drawing that a pupil made on paper and then scanned for the school

  20. What is a derivative work?

    • A work that is deleted from a database once it has been viewed by a number of users
    • A new work based on an existing one, such as an adapted version of a photograph
    • A work that is copied exactly and sold without any changes or any credit to the author
    • A work that is made by a machine with no human involvement in its creation or design

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