Gemini Certification for University Students

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• Question 1 of 39

  What is the main purpose of a "prompt" when interacting with an AI? 30012588

  • To give the AI a specific instruction, question, or task to perform.
  • To check if the AI is turned on and functioning.
  • To permanently delete data and remove records from the AI's memory.
  • To update the AI's software to the latest version.
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• Question 2 of 39

  A student is considering using NotebookLM on a Google Workspace for Education Account to organize research notes but is concerned about data privacy. What assurance does NotebookLM offer regarding the handling of uploaded documents and queries? 30012588

  • NotebookLM when used with Google for Workspace in Education, offers added data protection, meaning the data you enter, including sources, queries, and responses, is not human-reviewed and not used to train AI models.
  • NotebookLM uses uploaded data and queries to personalize the Audio Overview feature for all users.
  • NotebookLM requires users to agree to share anonymized data for model training upon account creation.
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• Question 3 of 39

  You can listen to the response in Gemini? 30012588

  • True
  • False
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• Question 4 of 39

  You can upload your own files to a Gem 30012588

  • True
  • False
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• Question 5 of 39

  Which of the following is an appropriate and ethical use of AI? 30012588

  • A student uses Gemini to generate a list of brainstorming keywords, which they then use to guide their own independent research.
  • A student asks Gemini to invent a quote from a historical figure and includes it in their essay.
  • A student uses Gemini to generate an image for a presentation that visually reinforces a negative stereotype.
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• Question 6 of 39

  Because generative AI models like Gemini are trained on vast amounts of data, their outputs can always be considered free of factual errors and biases. 30012588

  • True
  • False
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• Question 7 of 39

  A student is concerned that by using an AI for research, they might uncritically accept a biased viewpoint presented in the output. What is the best proactive strategy to mitigate this specific risk? 30012588

  • Always treat the AI's output as a starting point and cross-reference its claims with diverse, reliable academic sources
  • Only use the AI for topics they are already an expert in.
  • Prompt the AI to produce output that is unbiased.
  • Write the entire paper first and then use the AI to find sources that support their argument.
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• Question 8 of 39

  Which Google tools offer an integration with Gemini? (Select all which apply) 30012588

  • Google Docs
  • Google Drive
  • Google Meet
  • Google Calendar
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• Question 9 of 39

  What are the four main areas to consider when writing an effective prompt? 30012588

  • Persona, Task, Context, and Format
  • Length, Speed, Detail, and Tone
  • Grammar, Spelling, Urgency, and Topic
  • Recipient, Sender, Subject, and Body
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• Question 10 of 39

  What is the main benefit of "working back and forth" with Gemini when developing a practice quiz, as opposed to simply accepting the first version it generates? 30012588

  • It allows the student to refine the questions to better match the course content, desired format, and appropriate difficulty level.
  • It is the only way to get Gemini to produce a quiz.
  • It makes the process take longer, which forces the student to memorize the material.
  • It guarantees that the questions will be identical to the ones on the actual exam.
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• Question 11 of 39

  When AI chatbots generate false, nonsensical, or misleading outputs that seem believable, these errors are referred to as what? 30012588

  • Hallucinations
  • Glitches
  • Misinformation
  • Biases
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• Question 12 of 39

  If you use Gemini to paraphrase a paragraph from a textbook and then submit it in your essay, it is not considered plagiarism because an AI tool changed the words for you. 30012588

  • True
  • False
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• Question 13 of 39

  Match the academic task with the most appropriate Gemini tool or feature. 30012588

  1. Drafting an email to a professor asking for an extension on a paper.
  2. Creating a detailed project timeline with milestones and assigned tasks.
  3. Generating a personalized quiz based on a specific PDF Document.

  • Gemini in Gmail
  • Gemini in Docs or Gemini in the Gemini App
  • NotebookLM
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• Question 14 of 39

  Your recent chats can be saved in Gemini? 30012588

  • True
  • False
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• Question 15 of 39

  Effectively leveraging AI as a student means using it to enhance, not replace, your own intellect. Which of the following uses of Gemini are good examples of this principle? (Select TWO) 30012588

  • Using Gemini to generate an entire lab report based on a set of data.
  • Asking Gemini to act as a debate opponent to help you find weaknesses in your own argument.
  • Prompting Gemini to summarize your lecture notes into key themes to help you prepare for an exam.
  • Having Gemini take an online quiz for you.
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• Question 16 of 39

  Which of the following describes a Gem? 30012588

  • Gems let you save detailed prompt instructions for your most repeatable tasks so you can save time using Gemini.
  • Gems help you research topics in detail to create multi-page reports that can be exported to Google Docs.
  • Gems are a file storage area inside Gemini for Docs, Sheets and Slides.
  • Gems are a version history tool for Gemini.
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• Question 17 of 39

  A student project team is struggling with keeping their research organized. Notes are scattered across different emails and personal documents, causing confusion. What workflow improvement would best solve this problem? 30012588

  • Establish a shared NotebookLM project as the central repository for all research notes, articles, and sources.
  • Use Canvas in Gemini to create a quiz, based on the same topic as the research notes.
  • Use Imagen in Gemini to create images that represent the same topics as the research notes.
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• Question 18 of 39

  Which of the following tools are available in Gemini? 30012588

  • Guided Learning - Learn and Understand Topics
  • Canvas - Create Docs and Apps
  • Image - Create with Imagen
  • Song - Create new musical songs
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• Question 19 of 39

  Match the ethical term with its correct definition in the context of using AI 30012588

  1. Algorithmic Discrimination
  2. Data Privacy
  3. Intellectual Property

  • The potential for an AI's output to unfairly disadvantage or misrepresent individuals based on their membership in a particular group.
  • The principles and safeguards that protect a user's personal and sensitive information when interacting with a digital service.
  • The ethical and legal framework governing the ownership and rights associated with creative works, including those generated with AI assistance.
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• Question 20 of 39

  Gemini on a Google Workspace for Education account doesn't use your data to train the model. 30012588

  • True
  • False
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• Question 21 of 39

  Which of the following can be created in NotebookLM (select all which apply) 30012588

  • Audio Overview
  • Video Overview
  • Mind Map
  • Google Sites
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• Question 22 of 39

  You can customize the Audio Overview in NotebookLM to make the length shorter or longer. 30012588

  • True
  • False
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• Question 23 of 39

  Match the practical strategy with the primary AI literacy skill it is designed to cultivate. 30012588

  1. Evaluating for bias
  2. Preventing misinformation
  3. Prompt engineering

  • A student consciously inspects an AI's depiction of a group of people for accurate representation.
  • A student always fact-checks AI-generated statistics using a reliable external source.
  • A student always asks follow-up questions to the AI, asking it to refine its answers or provide more detail.
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• Question 24 of 39

  Which of the following data sources can be used in NotebookLM (select all which apply) 30012588

  • Web Pages
  • Google Docs
  • Copied Text
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• Question 25 of 39

  A student wants to use the Gemini app to help them brainstorm ideas for a group project. Which of the following is the correct way to begin this task? (Select all that apply) 30012588

  • Navigate to gemini.google.com, then enter a prompt into the message box to start a conversation.
  • From the App Launcher, select Gemini, then enter a prompt into the message box to start a conversation.
  • Head to Google Drive, select “New” and then “Gemini”, then enter a prompt into the message box to start a conversation.
  • Go to Google Sheets and click the "Start with Gemini" button in the toolbar, then enter a prompt into the message box to start a conversation.
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• Question 26 of 39

  A student's organisation gives the following guidance about the use of Gemini: "Use Gemini to augment, not replace, your core scholarly skills." Which of the following actions would violate this rule? 30012588

  • Using Gemini to perform the complete statistical analysis for a research project and writing the results section based on its output.
  • Using Gemini to brainstorm a list of potential essay topics.
  • Using Gemini to generate a simple definition of a complex term as a starting point for understanding.
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• Question 27 of 39

  Match the advanced benefit of using Gemini with the student activity that best demonstrates it. 30012588

  1. Understanding Complex Topics
  2. Sparking Creativity
  3. Personalized learning

  • Asking Gemini to explain a concept using an analogy based on the student's favorite sport.
  • Prompting Gemini to iterate on three project ideas for a marketing class.
  • Having Gemini create an audio overview of class notes to listen to while walking to class.
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• Question 28 of 39

  A student finds that when they ask Gemini to help brainstorm ideas for a start-up company, it frequently suggests technology and app-based businesses. This is less helpful for the student, who is interested in sustainable agriculture. This limitation, where the AI defaults to the most common examples from its training, is a result of: 30012588

  • The algorithm's design favors statistically probable and widely documented concepts.
  • The AI's specific instructions to only promote technology companies.
  • A complete lack of agricultural information in the AI's training data.
  • The student is using the free version of the tool.
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• Question 29 of 39

  Which of the following data sources can be used in NotebookLM (select all which apply) 30012588

  • Web Pages
  • Google Docs
  • Copied Text
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• Question 30 of 39

  You are beginning a literature review for a research project and need to generate some initial ideas. How can Gemini primarily support this academic task? 30012588

  • By assisting with brainstorming, exploring ideas, and organizing thoughts for the review
  • By automatically writing the entire literature review for you.
  • By providing a list of unverified sources without further context.
  • By correcting grammar and spelling in the final draft.
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• Question 31 of 39

  Which of the following features is primarily designed to help create multi-page reports? 30012588

  • Deep Research
  • Canvas
  • Imagen
  • Gems
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• Question 32 of 39

  You can upload an MP3 file to NotebookLM 30012588

  • True
  • False
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• Question 33 of 39

  A student wants to create a video based on a Google Slides Presentation they already have. Which of the following methods would be the best method to produce a new video? 30012588

  • Open Google Vids and in the prompt box use @ to include the slides file in the video prompt.
  • It allows you to demonstrate your thought process and how you used AI as a supportive tool if asked.
  • Open Google Vids, press “Start with a Template” and then enter the information from each slide into the video.
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• Question 34 of 39

  A student needs to create a summary of a complex scientific article for a study group. Which prompt most effectively guides Gemini to produce a useful response? 30012588

  • You are a peer tutor. Summarize the key findings and conclusions of the provided article in 2-3 paragraphs, using simple and clear language that a college student could easily understand.
  • You are an advanced scientific professor, write in detail about the provided article, use detailed scientific language throughout.
  • Make a summary of the scientific article.
  • Summarize this article in 2-3 paragraphs.
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• Question 35 of 39

  What is a key distinguishing characteristic of Generative AI compared to other forms of AI? 30012588

  • It can create new and original content, such as text, images, or music.
  • It is used exclusively for analyzing existing data.
  • It refers to the physical hardware that powers artificial intelligence.
  • It is a set of rules that AI must follow.
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• Question 36 of 39

  A student is writing a research paper on the impacts of social media on elections. Which of the following prompts is the most effective according to the PARTS framework? 30012588

  • Act as a university professor of political science. Explain three major impacts of social media on modern elections for a first-year undergraduate audience. Use a formal, academic tone and structure the response with clear headings for each point.
  • Tell me about social media and elections.
  • List some impacts of social media on elections.
  • Give me some pros and cons about social media's role in politics, but make it interesting.
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• Question 37 of 39

  When NotebookLM answers a question based on the sources you've uploaded, how does it help you verify the information? 30012588

  • It provides inline citations that link directly to the relevant passages in your sources.
  • It provides a confidence score for each answer.
  • It emails a bibliography of the sources to you.
  • It highlights the information in a different color.
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• Question 38 of 39

  Match the AI limitation with the student scenario that best illustrates it. 30012588

  1. Knowledge Cut Off
  2. Lack of lived experience
  3. Lack of moral understanding

  • A student asks the AI for the results of a political election that finished yesterday, and the AI says it does not have information beyond its last update.
  • A student asks the AI to describe the feeling of homesickness. The AI provides a dictionary definition but cannot convey the actual emotional sensation.
  • A student asks the AI if a character in a play is making the right choice. The AI lists ethical frameworks but cannot form a genuine judgment.
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• Question 39 of 39

  A student uses Gemini to research historical events. They notice that the AI's responses consistently emphasize perspectives from certain countries while minimizing contributions from other regions. This is a direct example of which key ethical principle? 30012588

  • Algorithmic Bias
  • Glitches
  • Data Transparency
  • Digital Responsibility
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