Information Literacy

Professional trade organizations, classes/seminars, trade shows, and trade publications are used by businesses to

• appeal to the general public.

• determine quantities to buy.

• obtain up-to-date information about the industry.

• set up an operating budget.

Which skill is used when improving professional skills to stay up-to-date in one's career field?

• Time management

• Critical thinking

• Continuous learning

• Workplace safety

Which of the following is the MOST credible Internet source for research?

• a web discussion forum

  
  

• a political advertisement video

• a peer-reviewed blog

  
  

• a private social network page

How can you BEST reflect expert opinions in your research that support your opinions on a topic?

• Quote directly from the expert's words, citing the source.

• Accurately describe your opinions based on your influences.

• Provide a list of documents that helped create your beliefs.

• Use a quotation as the main thesis or idea of your argument.

Which is TRUE about beliefs versus facts?

• Beliefs are used to make scientific decisions.

• Beliefs are evidence-based.

• Beliefs are personal truths but unproven.

• Beliefs have no place in making purchase decisions.

Social networking websites can reveal a great deal about an individual. What types of items should you avoid putting on your social networking site?

• photos of your family

• photos of your pets

• sensitive comments about your workplace

• favorite movies

Nicholas needs to create a strong password for his online banking account. Which of the following would be considered the strongest password?

• pq98#3!4dn

• 12898Nicholas

• Nich0laS

• 33ElmStreet

Software intended to damage or disable other computer systems is:

• WiFi.

• subscriber line.

• malware.

• firewall.

Which of the following is the BEST description of SPAM?

• an application for smart phones

• an unsecured URL address

• an unsolicited e-mail message or advertisement

• a secure protocol application for websites

The primary internal component of a desktop computer used for information storage is the

• USB drive.

• video card.

• monitor.

• hard drive.