WorksheetsFinal Test OBM101
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 57mins
A search engine and an online database differ in the following way
a search engine searches the entire web, while an online database searches specific collections of information.
a search engine searches specific collections of information, while an online database searches the entire web.
a search engine and an online database are the same thing.
a search engine and an online database are completely different.
AND, NOT, and OR are known as “logical operators” and are used to
combine search terms to broaden or narrow the search results.
combine search terms to either broaden or narrow search results.
explain search terms to either broaden or narrow research results.
explain search terms to broaden and narrow search results.
OPAC can be search by
subject.
computer.
librarian.
lecturer.
A list of classes arranged according to predefined principles for organizing items in a collection or entries in an/a ____________ is grouped based on similarities and differences to facilitate access and retrieval.
keywords, research and theses.
notation, book or magazine.
record, document or information.
index, bibliography or catalogue.
The essential components of a library classification scheme include
form division.
book.
digital object identifier.
magazine.
The importance of citing sources includes the following, EXCEPT
Crediting authors whose ideas or writing we have incorporated.
Showing that the original works are legitimate and trustworthy.
Enhancing the authenticity of our work by incorporating proper citations.
Summarizing the main points of the sources.
Main citation styles used in academic writing are
MLA and APA.
Chicago and Harvard.
IEEE and APA
Chicago and MLA
In-text notes used for citation or adding supplemental information to a paper are known as
in-text citations.
endnotes.
footnotes.
keynotes.
The general rules for an APA reference list include the following, EXCEPT
The list of references must be on a new page at the end of your text.
On the second line, start listing your references in alphabetical order.
On the first line of the page, write the section label “References”.
Italicize titles of books, journals, newspapers, articles, chapters, or webpages.
Modern Language Association (MLA) method of acknowledging sources is predominantly used in the humanities but not limited to
English Language & Literature.
Artificial Intelligence.
Big Data.
Information Science.
Plagiarism is defined as
using someone’s words, ideas, or creative works as your own without giving credit.
using your own words, ideas, or other creative works without giving credit to yourself.
using common knowledge, facts, or statistics of others.
providing references to the ideas, words and works that you have referred to.
Information that does not require citation includes
expert opinions.
previous studies.
common knowledge.
literature reviews.
The following statements are about avoiding plagiarism, which is essential for several important reasons, EXCEPT
Ethical Responsibility.
Credibility and Trust.
Academic Integrity.
Academic Breach.
____________, also known as unintentional plagiarism, occurs when someone uses another person's work, ideas, or words without proper attribution but without the intention to deceive or copy intentionally.
Self-plagiarism
Accidental plagiarism
Mosaic plagiarism
Direct plagiarism
Ways to avoid plagiarism INCLUDE
using quotation.
practicing unethical research.
using AI-generated text and passing it off as your own work.
referring to previous studies.
Ethics can be defined as the
rules and values to the researchers and writers to be followed.
regulations governing the publication.
standards and criteria of research methods and results.
moral values of principal that concerned with what is good, what is bad and right or wrong.
Characteristics of academic writing include
The use of bombastic language.
A focus on the author’s opinion.
The use of the first-person perspective.
A formal tone.
This code also recognizes that risk must be weighed against benefit, and unnecessary pain and suffering must be avoided. It refers to
The Declaration of Helsinki.
The Nuremberg Code (1947).
UiTM Policy for Research Ethics Involving Human Subjects (2019).
International Ethical Guidelines for Health-Related Research Involving Humans.
Strategies to avoid conflicts of interest include
discussing criteria for publication.
formulating a plan to deal with plagiarism issues.
acknowledging assistance from institutions, employers and companies.
preparing guidelines about potential publishers.
When presenting an academic report, students should follow three main aspects, such as being responsible to
The editor.
The publisher
The author.
The evaluator.
OPAC stands for Online Public Access Catalogue and is used to access the
cataloging information of a specific library.
TRUE
FALSE
Digital information mainly consists of electronic data and may include sounds or
images processed by computer software.
TRUE
FALSE
Boolean operators such as AND, OR, and NOT can be used in search engines to
narrow or broaden search results effectively.
TRUE
FALSE
The Library of Congress Classification (LCC) system uses a combination of
letters and numbers to represent subjects, organizing knowledge into 21 broad
categories.
TRUE
FALSE
Online databases are less efficient than traditional print volumes because they are
updated less frequently and are not accessible outside of library hours.
TRUE
FALSE
Plagiarism is the act of using someone’s work or ideas without giving proper
credit to the original author.
TRUE
FALSE
Self-plagiarism occurs when a student reuses their previous assignments or work for
new tasks without proper acknowledgement.
TRUE
FALSE
When a student paraphrases a source without proper citation, they are committing
mosaic plagiarism.
TRUE
FALSE
Direct plagiarism and accidental plagiarism are fundamentally the same, because
both involve intentional copying without proper credit.
TRUE
FALSE
The consequences of plagiarism, such as damaging one’s academic reputation, are
not severe enough to warrant strict academic integrity policies.
TRUE
FALSE
What is the title of the publication?
Identify the ISBN of the publication.
Name the subject area(s) of the publication.
Who is the author of the publication?
Who is the publisher of the publication?
When was the publication published?
What is the local call number for the publication?
Which library has this publication available?
Does the publication cover only the topic of data warehousing?
Which classification is used for this publication?
Book (APA Format)
Authors : Subrata Ghatak
Title : Agriculture and Economic Development
Year : 1984
Edition : 5th edition.
Publisher : Wheatsheaf Books
Newspaper Article (MLA Format)
Author : Reuters
Title : South Africa hopes Israel will comply with World Court order
Newspaper : New Straits Times
Website : https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2024/01/1006248/southafrica-
hopes-israel-will-comply-world-court-order
Published Date : 26 January 2024
Magazine (APA Format)
Author : Tom Corey, Michael Lim
Article Title : Which records should we retain in paper? A global guide to
media,location and transfer compliance
Magazine Title : ARMA Magazine
Published Date : January 2021
Page Number : 15-21
Journal Article (MLA Format)
Author : Muhammad Arif, Nasim Qaisar, Saima Kanwal
Title : Factors affecting students’ knowledge sharing over social
media and individual creativity: An empirical investigation in
Pakistan
Journal & Database : The International Journal Management Education,
Science Direct
Year, volume & number: 20, 3, 2022
Page Number & DOI : 1472-1484, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijme.2021.100598
