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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 42mins
What is a database?
a collection of information that is organized so you can quickly and easily find what you need
a kind of search engine, like Google
a librarian that has correct and reliable information on certain subjects
an AI tool that explains what something is
Information found using Google is always valid and reliable.
True
False
Information found on a database, like the ones found in POWER Library or World Book Online, are always valid and reliable.
True
False
Everything on the internet is true.
True
False
What does the word "credible" mean?
incorrect
dangerous
trustworthy
amazing
Databases are
very organized and easy to use
providers of high quality information
good to use when researching
all of the above
Anyone can edit articles in Wikipedia
True
False
Why is it important to evaluate sources and find accurate information?
The creators may not be experts on the topic.
So you don't fall for a fake information.
Anyone can post anything online and that does not make it true.
All of the answer choices are true.
What is a search engine?
A collection of magazine articles used for reserch
A website that searches the internet by matching keywords entered by the user
A library catalog, like AccessIt
A website that gives reliable information
Which option is an example of a database?
Wikipedia
Bing!
World Book Online
Which option is an example of a search engine?
AccessIt
World Book Online
MackinVIA
What can you NOT do with a database?
Upload a website you created
Find detailed articles containing lots of information
Find what you're looking for easily
Narrow your search results
When is it a good time to use a database?
When playing Uno with your friends
While online shopping
When you need facts for a homework assignment
Anytime you need to find out who won last night's game
When is it a good time to use an internet search engine like Google to look for information?
When you need to find out the weather for the weekend
When you are working on a research paper for ELA
When you need to fact check your information.
When you need to find lots of reliable information on a specific topic
What is the main advantage of using a database for research over a simple Internet search?
There is no advantage.
Databases are more colorful and attractive
Databases provide more accurate and reliable information
Databases are always free
