Modul 3 - PRE & POST TEST

What is the first step in basic information searching?

• Evaluate sources

• Stay updated

• Define your information needs

• Choose the right sources

Which of the following is NOT a category of author names?

• Publication Year

• Conference Name

• Corporate Name

• Individual Names

What method is used if the user knows the complete title of a material?

• Basic Search: Author

• Basic Search: Title

• Basic Search: Keyword

• Basic Search: Subject

Which Boolean operator is used to narrow the search?

• LIKE

• AND

• OR

• NOT

What should you evaluate regarding the credibility of a source?

• Visual appeal

• Author credentials

• Publication format

• Number of pages

How can users access UMS Library Databases?

• By calling the library

• By logging in with their Sistem Maklumat Pelajar (SMP) account

• By using their email account

• By visiting the library in person

What is the purpose of taking notes during research?

• To confuse the reader

• To increase workload

• To avoid critical thinking

• To organize findings

What is the main benefit of using Boolean operators in a search?

• It restricts access to specialized databases 

• It organizes search results by author 

• It allows combining multiple search terms to refine or expand results 

• It filters results by date and relevance