Information Use and Users Quiz

What is the main goal of Information Architecture (IA)?

• To increase website traffic

• To support and satisfy user’s information needs

• To create a database

• To reduce search engine optimization

Which type of information seeking behavior involves knowing exactly what the user wants?

• Known-item seeking

• Exhaustive research

• Berrypicking

• Exploratory seeking

What does the 'Berrypicking' model emphasize?

• Using only bibliographic databases

• Single best retrieved data set

• Gathering information in bits and pieces

• Static search queries

Which method is used to observe how users interact with information in their natural settings?

• Focus groups

• Search analytics

• Contextual inquiry

• User surveys

What is a symptom of poor information scent?

• Users give up and leave the site

• Users find information quickly

• Users easily locate desired content

• Users are satisfied with the navigation

Which of the following is NOT a type of information seeking behavior?

• Exploratory seeking

• Known-item seeking

• Focused research

• Exhaustive research

What is the purpose of search analytics?

• To create new content

• To diagnose problems with search performance

• To increase user engagement

• To design new websites

What does 'information scent' refer to?

• The speed of information retrieval

• The amount of information available

• The design of the website

• The clarity of navigation options

Which of the following is a common type of information seeking?

• Exhaustive research

• Random browsing

• Social media searching

• Email inquiries

What is a key design feature for citation searching?

• No need for user feedback

• Limiting to one source

• Direct manipulation with mouse only

• Ability to scan lists of citing references