Evaluating Internet Resources Quiz

What is the primary reason it is important for individuals to evaluate Internet resources?

• To ensure the information is regulated for quality and accuracy

• To determine the popularity of the website

• To find the most entertaining content

• To avoid paying for information

What should you keep in mind about the information available on the Internet?

• It is always accurate and reliable

• It is regulated by the government

• Anyone can publish anything they wish on the Web

• It is only published by experts

What is one of the questions you should ask about the author of an Internet resource?

• Is the author a celebrity?

• Is the name of the author/creator on the page?

• Does the author have a social media account?

• Is the author a student?

What should you check about the author's credentials?

• Their favorite hobbies

• Their credentials listed (occupation, years of experience, position or education)

• Their favorite books

• Their travel history

What type of contact information should you look for on a webpage?

• An email address

• A phone number

• A mailing address

• All of the above

What does a link to a homepage indicate about the author?

• Their favorite color

• Their personal interests

• Whether they are an individual or an organization

• Their favorite food

What can you do to find relevant information about the author of a webpage?

• Check personal homepages on the Web

• Ignore the author's information

• Only use the webpage content

• Rely on social media profiles

What is one way to determine the author's credentials?

• Check print sources in the Library Reference area

• Look at the website's design

• Read the comments section

• Check the website's advertisements

Who is the intended audience if the purpose of the site is to inform or teach?

• Scholarly audience or experts

• General public or novices

• Advertisers

• Children

What should you consider if the author's affiliation with an organization appears to bias the information?

• The author's point-of-view

• The website's color scheme

• The number of images on the page

• The length of the content