Information Literacy Quiz

What is the main goal of information literacy?

• To only use information from books

• To avoid using the internet

• To find, evaluate, and use information effectively

• To memorize as much information as possible

Which of the following is a good practice for effective internet searches?

• Searching for exact phrases using quotation marks

• Typing full sentences

• Ignoring keywords

• Using vague terms

How can you narrow your search results?

• By searching for random words

• By using only one keyword

• By using plus and minus signs

• By using only capital letters

What does a plus sign in a search query mean?

• Not

• Near

• Or

• And

Why should you be cautious of sponsored links?

• They are paid advertisements and may not be credible

• They contain the most information

• They are always the best sources

• They are free to access

What is the first thing to check when evaluating a source's legitimacy?

• The number of images

• The number of pages

• The color of the website

• The author's name and credentials

Why is the publication date important when evaluating a source?

• Older sources are always better

• Newer sources are always wrong

• Older information might be outdated

• The date doesn't matter

Which domain is generally more reliable for educational content?

• .edu

• .biz

• .net

• .com

What might a confusing or unprofessional site design indicate?

• A reliable source

• An unreliable source

• A government website

• A scholarly article

What should you do if you're unsure about a source's legitimacy?

• Ignore it

• Trust it completely

• Ask a friend

• Cross-reference with a known reliable source