Digital Technologies in the NZC

Question 1

What is debugging?

Accepted Answer

The process of identifying and removing errors.

Question 2

What is the best way to improve digital applications?

Accepted Answer

Find out what the user likes/ dislikes to make improvements

Question 3

What is Digital Technologies & Hangarau Matihiko (DT & HM)?

Accepted Answer

Teaching students how technology works and solves problems.

Question 4

Computational thinking (CT) is made up of which of the following parts?

Accepted Answer

Abstraction – focusing on the important information only, Pattern recognition – looking for similarities, Decomposition - breaking down a complex problem, Algorithms - developing a step-by-step solution

Question 5

When should we add iterations to code?

Accepted Answer

When we have to repeat steps

Question 6

What is the number represented by this binary code? (11001)

Accepted Answer

25

Question 7

Code is:

Accepted Answer

Java, Html, C++, Common language used to program

Question 8

Which of the following best describes an algorithm?

Accepted Answer

Step by step process that helps you reach a solution

Question 9

Which of these areas have been introduced into the DT and HM area? (Two possible answers)

Accepted Answer

Computational Thinking for Digital Technologies, Designing and Developing Digital Outcomes

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of an output from a computer system?

Accepted Answer

One of your friends’ posts on Facebook

Question 11

Designing and developing digital outcomes (DDDO) is about learning to:

Accepted Answer

Design quality, fit-for-purpose digital solutions

Question 12

NZIER study found that __ % of current jobs are at "high risk" of disappearing in 10-20 yrs?

Accepted Answer

46

Question 13

What is the binary code for this number?

Accepted Answer

11001

Question 14

Which of the following activities would be best accomplished using a smartphone?

Accepted Answer

Exploring outdoor locations using GPS

Question 15

Computational thinking for digital technologies (CT) is: (more than one correct answer)

Accepted Answer

Thinking like a computer, Thinking like a computer scientist, Thinking about core programming concepts, Being creators of digital technology, not just users.

Question 16

What two numbers do you use to make binary?

Accepted Answer

0 + 1

Digital Technologies in the NZC

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Digital Technologies in the NZC

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