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Economics & Business Research Quiz

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the CRICOS code mentioned in the text?

a)

00025D

b)

00025C

c)

00025B

d)

00025A

2.

Which of the following is a tip for successful searching?

a)

Limit to one database

b)

Avoid Boolean operators

c)

Use Skill 5-step search strategy

d)

Use a single keyword

3.

What does the asterisk (*) symbol represent in Boolean search?

a)

A truncation symbol

b)

A wildcard for a single letter

c)

An exact match

d)

A phrase search

4.

Which database is considered the prime source for academic Economics articles?

a)

JSTOR

b)

EconLit

c)

Web of Science

d)

Scopus

5.

What is the purpose of citation databases like Scopus?

a)

To limit searches to one discipline

b)

To provide full-text articles only

c)

To see how many times an article has been cited

d)

To find articles only

6.

What is a synonym for 'illegal' as mentioned in the text?

a)

Illicit

b)

Legitimate

c)

Permissible

d)

Authorized

7.

What is the main advantage of Open Access journals?

a)

Limited access

b)

Quality control

c)

Wider audience

d)

Higher fees

8.

Which of the following is NOT a source for statistical data mentioned?

a)

OECD iLibrary

b)

Google Scholar

c)

World Bank data

d)

Australian Bureau of Statistics

9.

What is the purpose of using EndNote?

a)

To write essays

b)

To create a list of references

c)

To conduct surveys

d)

To analyze data

10.

What should you do before sending a Word document for review?

a)

Add more references

b)

Convert to plain text

c)

Change the font

d)

Include images

11.

Which of the following is a key database for company information?

a)

Factiva

b)

EconLit

c)

JSTOR

d)

PubMed

12.

What is the first step in the 5-step search strategy?

a)

Use Boolean operators

b)

Summarize your topic

c)

Locate information

d)

Identify keywords

13.

What does the question mark (?) symbol represent in Boolean search?

a)

A truncation symbol

b)

An exact phrase

c)

A range of dates

d)

A wildcard for a single letter

14.

What is a disadvantage of Open Access journals?

a)

Author fees

b)

Wider audience

c)

Free access

d)

Author retains copyright

15.

Which of the following is a recommended action when researching a topic?

a)

Identify synonyms and alternative terms

b)

Avoid using databases

c)

Choose a topic with no existing literature

d)

Limit your search to one source

16.

What is the purpose of brainstorming key concepts and keywords?

a)

To limit your search

b)

To avoid using synonyms

c)

To create a mind map

d)

To enhance search effectiveness

17.

What is the significance of the 'Times cited' feature in citation databases?

a)

It shows how many times an article has been cited

b)

It limits searches to one year

c)

It lists all articles by the same author

d)

It provides full-text access

18.

What should you do if you keep coming across the same materials?

a)

Stop researching

b)

Change your topic

c)

Continue searching

d)

Check if you need to refine your search

19.

What is the main focus of the Economics LibGuide?

a)

To provide entertainment

b)

To assist with Economics research

c)

To limit access to resources

d)

To promote business courses

20.

Which of the following is a source for finding working papers?

a)

Research Papers in Economics

b)

JSTOR

c)

EconLit

d)

Google Scholar

21.

What is the recommended action when using EndNote?

a)

Backup your files

b)

Save in cloud-based services

c)

Use multiple libraries

d)

Copy formatted citations

22.

What is the purpose of using Boolean operators in searches?

a)

To enhance search accuracy

b)

To simplify searches

c)

To limit results

d)

To avoid using keywords

23.

What is a key concept when researching companies?

a)

Limit to one database

b)

Focus only on industry reports

c)

Determine if the company is public or private

d)

Ignore financial data

24.

What is the main goal of the 5-minute planning activity?

a)

To enhance research effectiveness

b)

To waste time

c)

To avoid using databases

d)

To limit resources

25.

What is the significance of using synonyms in searches?

a)

To avoid redundancy

b)

To limit the search

c)

To broaden the search results

d)

To confuse the search

26.

What is the recommended way to summarize your topic?

a)

In a single word

b)

In one or two sentences

c)

In a paragraph

d)

In a list format

27.

What should you check when using citation databases?

a)

Only the first page

b)

The author's biography

c)

The number of citations

d)

The publication date

28.

What is the purpose of the 'Cited references' feature?

a)

To show the publication date

b)

To provide full-text access

c)

To limit searches to one author

d)

To find articles that have cited a key article