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Media Quiz Review (2024)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How can you improve the effectiveness of a database search?

a)

By using random words

b)

By using the most specific and relevant keywords

c)

By entering a long paragraph

d)

By using full sentences

2.

What is the main purpose of the CARE system?

a)

To evaluate the usefulness of online sources

b)

To rank sources based on their relevance

c)

To distinguish between true and false information

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

3.
Which of the following statements describe a database? [Choose 3]
a)
You usually need a membership or password
b)
The information IS checked over before it is posted
c)

The information is NOT checked over before it is posted

d)

Free to everyone who has internet access

e)

Only certain people can add content

4.
Which of the following statements describe a search engine? [Choose 3]
a)
Free to everyone who has Internet access
b)
The information is NOT checked over before it is posted
c)
Anyone can add content
d)
You usually need a membership or password
e)
The information IS checked over before it is posted
5.

What is it called when you restate someone else's ideas in your own words?

a)

Paraphrasing

b)

Plagiarizing

c)

Summarizing

d)

Quoting

6.

Which of the following subjects requires the most up-to-date information?

a)

The history of Ancient Egypt

b)

The Industrial Revolution

c)

Pop culture trends over time

d)

Android OS updates

7.
How can you tell if something is ACCURATE? [Choose TWO answers]
a)
The author's nickname (screen name) is included
b)
Lots of people like the site and use it for entertainment
c)
The author is an expert on the topic
d)
Website has a lot of pictures to prove that it is true
e)
The site includes citations and/or links to their sources
8.
What does it mean if a source is biased?
a)
It shares information in a fair and balanced way
b)
It shares information from multiple perspectives
c)
It shares information in a way that favors one side of the topic
9.
Why do you need to check the RELEVANCE of a source?
a)
Because if it is not relevant, the reading level is too hard
b)
Because if it is not relevant, the facts are wrong
c)
Because if it is not relevant, it will not give you any useful information
d)
Because if it is not relevant, it is too old
10.
In research, "EASE OF USE" or "EASY TO USE" means...
a)
Whether the source is on-topic or helpful for your specific topic
b)
How recently a resource was published or edited
c)
Whether you are able to access and read the source without too much trouble
d)
How correct or reliable the information in the resource is
11.
Which of the following are examples of plagiarism? [Choose THREE answers.]
a)
Copying blocks of text from the Internet into your project without citing it
b)
Paraphrasing all your notes into your own words
c)
Taking someone else's song, lyrics or dance moves and saying you made them up yourself
d)
Including a Works Cited at the end of your presentation
e)
Using someone else's work and passing it off as your own
12.

What does it mean to paraphrase a text?

a)

Copying the text word-for-word and citing the source

b)

Rewriting the text in your own words while keeping the original meaning

13.
What is a Works Cited used for?
a)
Giving credit to the author(s) of the information you used
b)
Protecting yourself from getting in trouble for plagiarism
c)
Letting your audience and teacher know where you got your information
d)
All of the above
e)
None of the above
14.

TRUE OR FALSE? It is necessary to cite sources when using information found online.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

Which key words would be the best for an Internet search about helping elderly people in the community? Click TWO answers.

a)

senior citizens

b)

people

c)

caring

d)

teens

e)

school

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