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WorksheetsCRAAP Test Resource Evaluation Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What does the CRAAP acronym stand for?
a)
Comparing Research And Academic Publications
b)
Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose
c)
Critically Reviewing All Academic Papers
d)
Carefully Reading Academic Articles Precisely
2.
Why is Currency important when evaluating sources?
a)
It helps assess whether information is up-to-date and relevant
b)
It determines the monetary value of a resource
c)
It checks if the source is from a different country
3.
What is peer review primarily used for?
a)
To make sources more expensive
b)
To ensure sources are entertaining
c)
To verify research by having experts evaluate it
4.
Why would a source like Grandma Betty's butterfly blog not be suitable for a scientific research paper?
a)
Butterfly blogs are never informative
b)
Blogs are always incorrect
c)
She lacks professional credentials and scientific expertise
5.
Why would a source like TikTok not be suitable for a scientific research paper?
a)
TikTok is an entertainment social media site and not scientific
b)
TikTok is a Chinese-owned company
c)
TikTok is too modern
6.
In the context of the CRAAP test, what does 'Relevance' primarily mean?
a)
How recently a source was published
b)
The physical size of a resource
c)
The importance of information for your needs
7.
Why might an older source be problematic in fields like medicine?
a)
Old books are always unreadable
b)
Scientific books are always outdated
c)
Medical practices and knowledge change over time
8.
What is a key question to ask when evaluating a source's Authority?
a)
Does the source use big words?
b)
Is the book thick or thin?
c)
Is the author an expert in the subject?
9.
What makes a source potentially biased in terms of Purpose?
a)
If it's written in black and white
b)
If it's longer than 10 pages
c)
If it's trying to sell something
10.
Why would a Broadway musical like Hamilton not be a primary research source?
a)
Broadway shows are banned in research
b)
Musicals are always incorrect
c)
Its primary purpose is to entertain, not inform
11.
What indicates a website might not be current?
a)
It has colorful graphics
b)
The website uses modern design
c)
It contains broken links
12.
What is the primary goal of the CRAAP test?
a)
To create more paperwork
b)
To discourage students from researching
c)
To help evaluate sources
13.
In academic research, what makes a source more credible?
a)
It uses complicated language
b)
It has been peer-reviewed
c)
It's written in a fancy font
14.
What does 'Accuracy' in the CRAAP test primarily mean?
a)
The physical accuracy of page numbers
b)
How quickly you can read the source
c)
The reliability and truthfulness of content
15.
In peer review, who typically reviews a scientific article?
a)
The author's family
b)
Random people off the street
c)
Other professionals in the same field
16.
What is a warning sign that a source might not be trustworthy?
a)
It uses scientific language
b)
It's published by a university
c)
It presents only one side of an argument
17.
What website allows you to check the bias and credibility?
a)
Mediabiasfactcheck.com
b)
Wikipedia
c)
Google Scholar
18.
What search engine lists sources in order of most reviewed or cited by peers?
a)
Mediabiasfactcheck.com
b)
Wikipedia
c)
Google Scholar
19.
Which aspect of the CRAAP test helps determine if the author is qualified to write on the topic?
a)
Currency
b)
Authority
c)
Purpose
20.
Why is it important to check the publication date of a source?
a)
To see if the author is famous
b)
To find out if the source is entertaining
c)
To ensure the information is current and relevant
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