Learning in a digital age/LiDA103/Dimensions of openness/Quiz

The questions which follow provide a basic knowledge test of selected concepts covered in this learning pathway: Dimensions of openness.

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 Open education, copyright and open licensing in a digital world (LiDA103) micro-course. Please consult the Certify participation page for more information.

True - false questions

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false:

• Free and open source software requires that the source code used to develop the software must be openly shared for individuals to improve the software.
  • True
    • Correct.
  • False
    • Incorrect, unless the source code is released under an open license or clearly dedicated to the public domain,, it is not free and open source software.
• Open businesses can generate sustainable revenue streams to support operations even though they give openly licensed products or services away for free.
  • True
    • Correct. Although this is difficult to achieve, it is possible to establish a sustainable business by giving openly licensed products or services away for free.
  • False
    • Incorrect, there are a growing number of open businesses that give their products and services away for free, but are still able to generate enough revenue to sustain operations.
• The open textbook initiative is restricted to digital forms of access, eg online and ePub because publishers and distributors cannot sustain the costs of printing and distribution of hard-copy texts.
  • True
    • Incorrect. The open textbook initiative does not exclude the ability to distribute low-cost print alternatives or the ability for users to print textbooks locally.
  • False
    • Correct.
• There are distinctive practices and processes required for the successful adoption and implementation of OER in education when compared to traditional delivery of higher education.
  • True
    • Correct.
  • False
    • Incorrect, the process associated with the successful adoption of OER in education are different from traditional delivery.

Multiple choice questions

• Which ONE of the following concepts BEST describes the adoption of government and institutional practices which promote unrestricted access and open licensing of resources financed through public and philanthropic funding in order to maximize the impact of the investment?
  • Open Policy
    • Correct.
  • Open Access
    • No, try again.
  • Open Educational Practices
    • No, refer to the LiDA103 course materials.
  • Open Textbooks
    • No, refer to the LiDA103 course materials.
  • Free and Open Source Software
    • No, that’s not right.
• Which ONE of the following BEST describes the global movement which aims to provide unrestricted access to scholarly research outputs including peer-reviewed journals, theses, scholarly monographs and book chapters?
  • Open Policy
    • No, that’s not right.
  • Open Access
    • Correct.
  • Open Educational Practices
    • No, refer to the LiDA103 course materials.
  • Open Textbooks
    • No, refer to the LiDA103 course materials.
  • Free and Open Source Software
    • No, that’s not right.