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Credible Sources Quiz!

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A web address that ends in a .com is always trying to sell you something.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

If there are ads on a website, you can be sure it is NOT credible.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

A good sign of a credible online source is that there's an author's name and credentials i.e. about me section.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Websites that have some spelling or grammar errors are still generally credible.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

If information from a website can be verified in several other CREDIBLE SOURCES, it's probably valid.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The web domains .gov, .edu and ac. cannot normally be considered credible.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

If a website seems made to persuade an audience to a certain way of thinking, you can assume it's credible.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Broken links or old information are signs of a website that is NOT credible.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

A website that includes pictures is always considered a CREDIBLE site.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Why is using credible sources of information so important?

a)

To ensure what I am writing about is accurate

b)

The reader will have expected me to back up my work/statements with evidence

c)

To convince my reader that what I am saying is true