Quiz on Finding Trustworthy Websites for grades 7 & 8

What domain is usually considered reliable for educational institutions?

• .net

• .com

• .org

• .edu

Which domain is often used by government websites?

• .gov

• .info

• .biz

• .edu

What should you check about the author of a website?

• Their age

• Their location

• Their expertise

• Their favorite color

What indicates a trustworthy website regarding content?

• Long paragraphs

• No images

• Spelling mistakes

• Balanced information

Why is it important to check the date of the information?

• To check the domain

• To see if it has pictures

• To ensure it is recent

• To find the author's name

Which of the following is a red flag for a website?

• Balanced content

• Too many ads

• Clear contact details

• Recent updates

What is Wikipedia best used for?

• For checking grammar

• As a main source

• As a starting point

• For buying books

What should you do after using Wikipedia?

• Check the sources listed

• Use it as your only source

• Ignore all sources

• Trust it completely

What is a common characteristic of .com websites?

• They are always educational

• They are always accurate

• They may try to sell something

• They are government sites

What should you look for in the content of a trustworthy website?

• Facts and sources

• No sources

• Only images

• Spelling errors