Technology
What does the acronym "CPU" stand for in computing?
Central Processing Unit
What is the main purpose of formative assessment in education?
To provide ongoing feedback
What is the basic grammatical rule for forming the simple past tense of regular verbs in English?
Add "-ed"
What is the key characteristic of Web 1.0 that differentiates it from Web 2.0?
Static pages vs. dynamic content
What was the first widely used graphical user interface (GUI) operating system?
Microsoft Windows
Which educational theory emphasizes learning through experience and reflection, often associated with John Dewey?
Experiential Learning
What is the term for a verb that does not follow the regular pattern of conjugation in the past tense, such as "go" becoming "went"?
Irregular Verb
Name one major technology or concept that emerged with Web 2.0.
Social networking
Who is credited with the invention of the World Wide Web?
Tim Berners-Lee
What is the term for an educational approach that integrates multiple subjects into a single learning experience?
Interdisciplinary Learning
In English grammar, what is the function of the subjunctive mood, and give an example of its use?
Expresses wishes or hypotheticals. Example: "If I were rich..."
What is the fundamental difference between Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 in terms of user data control?
Centralized vs. decentralized
What technology is commonly used to ensure the security of online transactions and data by encrypting communication between a user’s browser and a server?
SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security)
What is the concept of "scaffolding" in education, and who originally developed this idea?
Gradual support removal, developed by Vygotsky
What is the difference between a phrasal verb and a prepositional verb, and provide an example of each?
Phrasal verb (e.g., "give up") vs. Prepositional verb (e.g., "rely on")
Describe the concept of the "Semantic Web" and name a key technology that supports it.
Data usability with metadata; key tech: RDF
What is the limit of Moore's Law?
Quantum effects at atomic scales.
What is the Zone of Proximal Development?
The range of tasks a learner can do with help.
What is the Critical Period Hypothesis?
Younger people learn languages more easily.
What is a Smart Contract?
A self-executing blockchain contract