CAARP Test for source credibility

1. What does the "Currency" criterion in the CAARP test assess?

• a. Where the information comes from

• b. When the information was published

• c. How accurate is the information?

2. Which question would best help assess the "Authority" of a source?

• a) When was the article published?
  

• b) Does the author have relevant qualifications?
  

• c) Is the information biased or impartial?

3. When evaluating "Accuracy" in the CAARP test, you should ask:

• a) Is the information supported by evidence?

• b) Who is the intended audience?
  

• c) What is the purpose of the information?

5. In the CAARP test, how do you assess the "Purpose" of a source?

• a) By reviewing the credentials of the author

• b) By checking if the links in the article are functional

• c) By determining whether the source is fact, opinion, or propaganda

4. Which of the following is NOT a question used to assess the "Relevance" of a source?

• a) Is the information at an appropriate level for your needs?
  

• b) Does the source's URL reveal anything about the author?
  

• c) Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper?