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The questions which follow provide a basic knowledge test of selected concepts covered in this learning pathway: Developing teaching resource including open image.

The questions published at the end of each learning pathway are re-used for the knowledge test for learners interested in earning a digital badge or certificate of participation for the Digital skills for OER sharing (DS4OERS) micro-course. Please consult the Certify participation page for more information.

assessment

True-false questions

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false:

  • A document is easier to read if no more than two fonts are used in it
    • True
      • Correct.
    • False
      • Incorrect. A document is clearer if you use only one or two fonts.
  • You are allowed to crop an image that has a CC BY-NC-ND licence, provided you are not going to use it for commercial purposes
    • True
      • Incorrect. The ND (no derivatives) restriction prohibits any modifications, including cropping.
    • False
      • Correct. The ND (no derivatives) restriction prohibits any modifications, including cropping.
  • Image quality of a .JPG photograph is lost if you try to make an image larger than its original size
    • True
      • Correct. To preserve image quality, you should re-use an image at the same size as its original version, or make it smaller.
    • False
      • Incorrect. To preserve image quality, you should re-use an image at the same size as its original version, or make it smaller.
  • Attribution is not required if you are re-mixing Creative Commons works just for classroom use
    • True
      • Incorrect. You must always provide an attribution for works licensed under Creative Commons.
    • False
      • Correct. You must always provide an attribution for works licensed under Creative Commons.

assessment

Multiple choice questions

  • Which of the following is open source, freely downloadable word-processing software? (Select one.)
    • LibreOffice Impress
      • Incorrect. LibreOffice software is all open source and freely downloadable, but Impress is for creating presentations rather than for word-processing. ** LibreOffice Writer
      • Correct.
    • Microsoft Word
      • Incorrect. Word is proprietary word-processing software and users need to pay for a licence to use it (although your employer may cover the licensing costs of the software you use at work).
    • Powerpoint
      • Incorrect. Powerpoint is proprietary software for creating presentations, and part of the Microsoft Office suite of products. You need to pay for a licence to use it.
    • LibreOffice Writer
      • Correct Writer is the LibreOffice word-processing software.
  • What re-use options can creators apply to their images on Wikimedia Commons? (Select all that apply.)
    • CC BY
      • Correct.
    • CC BY-NC
      • Incorrect. All images on Wikimedia Commons can be re-used for commercial purposes.
    • CC BY-ND
      • Incorrect. All images on Wikimedia Commons can be modified.
    • CC BY-SA
      • Correct
    • Public domain
      • Correct.
  • Which ONE of the following is NOT good practice for formatting headings and sub-headings in a word-processed document?
    • Using the Styles function
      • Incorrect.
    • Using bold formatting
      • Incorrect. If applied using the Styles function to create headings, some styles may include bold formatting.
    • Using a larger font
      • Incorrect. If you use the Styles function to create headings, styles are likely to use a larger font.
    • Underlining
      • Correct. Underlining makes headings difficult to read.
  • What techniques can you use to insert an image into a LibreOffice Writer document? (Select all that apply.)
    • Use the Image Insert icon in LibreOffice Writer
      • Correct.
    • Drag an image from your file manager
      • Correct.
    • Drag an image from a web page
      • Incorrect. It is not possible to drag an image directly from a web page – you need to download it to your computer first (and check that it is licensed for re-use!).
    • Copy the image from your file manager and paste it into the LibreOffice document
      • Correct.