WorksheetsEvaluating Website Reliability
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is one thing you should check to see if a website is reliable?
The background color
The author’s name
The font style
Why is it important to think carefully about information online?
Not all information online is true
It makes the internet more fun
All websites are trustworthy
What can the publication date on a website tell you?
How trustworthy the website is
How old or recent the information is
How popular the website is
If a website has many spelling mistakes, it might be...
Very popular
Untrustworthy
Funny
Which of these is a good sign that a website is reliable?
It has accurate and well-researched information
It has lots of pop-up ads
It has colorful images
What should you do if you’re unsure about information on a website?
Share it with friends
Look for similar information on other websites
Ignore it
Why might a website with no author listed be less trustworthy?
It may not have reliable information
It has too many pictures
It is too old
If a website is mostly trying to sell something, it might be...
Very reliable
Biased or less reliable
A research site
What should you consider about a website’s purpose?
If it’s trying to entertain, inform, or sell something
If it has cool graphics
If it has a blog
Which of these makes a website more trustworthy?
It has a lot of advertisements
It has up-to-date information
It is colorful
Why should you check if a website has a recent publication date?
To make sure the information is still current
To see if it’s a popular website
To find out who the author is
What can you do to check the accuracy of information?
Trust only one website
Compare it with other reliable sources
Ask a friend
If a website has many ads, it might be...
More trustworthy
Less reliable or distracting
More educational
Which of these questions is helpful when evaluating a website?
How many colors are used?
Who created the website?
What time of day was it published?
A website without an author’s name is usually...
Easier to trust
Less reliable
Always trustworthy
What should you do if information on a website seems odd or incorrect?
Believe it right away
Verify it with other sources
Ignore it
Why is it useful to know the purpose of a website?
It helps you understand why it was created
It makes the website look better
It shows you if it’s popular
What is a good first step to evaluate a website?
Check the homepage images
Look at the author and date
Count the ads
If a website is mainly for entertainment, it might have...
More reliable facts
Less factual information
More scientific data
To know if a website is biased, you should check...
If it has a clear purpose or opinion
If it has a recent date
If it has fun graphics
