Databases A

What is a database?

• a collection of information that is organized so you can quickly and easily find what you need

• a kind of search engine, like Google

• a librarian that has correct and reliable information on certain subjects

• an AI tool that explains what something is

Information found using Google is always valid and reliable.

• True

• False

Information found on a database, like the ones found in POWER Library or World Book Online, are always valid and reliable.

• True

• False

Everything on the internet is true.

• True

• False

What does the word "credible" mean?

• incorrect

• dangerous

• trustworthy

• amazing

Databases are

• very organized and easy to use

• providers of high quality information

• good to use when researching

• all of the above

Anyone can edit articles in Wikipedia

• True

• False

Why is it important to evaluate sources and find accurate information?

• The creators may not be experts on the topic.

• So you don't fall for a fake information.

• Anyone can post anything online and that does not make it true.

• All of the answer choices are true.

What is a search engine?

• A collection of magazine articles used for reserch

• A website that searches the internet by matching keywords entered by the user

• A library catalog, like AccessIt

• A website that gives reliable information

Which option is an example of a database?

• Wikipedia

• Bing!

• Google

• World Book Online