Web Browsing & CRAAP Test – Multiple Choice Quiz

You are researching for a school project and find a blog post from 2012. What aspect of the CRAAP test should you consider first?

• Relevance

• Authority

• Currency

• Accuracy

A website ends in ".edu" and is authored by a university professor. Which CRAAP criterion does this best represent?

• Purpose

• Authority

• Accuracy

• Relevance

You find an article that supports your topic, but it’s filled with spelling errors and lacks sources. Which CRAAP criterion is most questionable?

• Accuracy

• Currency

• Authority

• Relevance

A website is trying to sell you a product while presenting information. What CRAAP criterion should you evaluate closely?

• Currency

• Purpose

• Relevance

• Authority

You are writing a paper on climate change and find a recent article from a government website. Which CRAAP criteria are most likely satisfied?

• Currency and Purpose
  

• Authority and Accuracy

• Relevance and Currency

• Accuracy and Purpose

You are assigned to write about the effects of social media on teenagers. You find a personal blog post from a teenager sharing their experience. What should you consider before using it?

• It’s relevant and accurate

• It’s current and authoritative

• It’s accurate and purposeful

• It’s relevant but may lack authority and accuracy

Your friend shares a viral post claiming a new law was passed, but the post has no sources and is from an unknown website. What should you do?

• Share it immediately

• Use it as a reference

• Trust your friend’s judgment

• Check the currency and accuracy

You are comparing two articles: one from a peer-reviewed journal and one from a commercial website. Which is more likely to pass the CRAAP test?

• The commercial website

• Both are equally reliable

• The peer-reviewed journal

• Neither is reliable

You find a website with flashy ads and exaggerated claims. What CRAAP criterion is most likely compromised?

• Currency

• Authority

• Purpose

• Relevance

You are researching for a health project and find a recent article written by a certified doctor on a medical website. What makes this source strong?

• It’s entertaining

• It’s popular on social media

• It’s short and easy to read

• It’s written by a professional and is current