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Lesson 3.2 Importance of Information Literacy

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Maria is researching climate change for a school project. She finds a blog post with no author name or references. What should she do?

a)

Use it because it supports her argument

b)

Verify the source and look for credible references

c)

Ignore all online sources

d)

Copy the content without checking

2.

John sees a viral social media post claiming a new health cure. What is the best first step?

a)

Share it immediately

b)

Check if the information is from a reliable medical source

c)

Believe it because many people liked it

d)

Ask friends if they think it’s true

3.

Emma needs statistics for a report. Which source is most reliable?

a)

A random blog

b)

A government health website

c)

A personal opinion on Twitter

d)

A YouTube influencer’s video

4.

Anna finds conflicting information about a historical event. What should she do?

a)

Choose the version that sounds better

b)

Compare multiple credible sources

c)

Ask her friend for the correct answer

d)

Ignore the topic

5.

A company employee named Michael receives an email asking for login details. What is the best action?

a)

Reply with the details

b)

Verify the sender and report suspicious activity

c)

Ignore and delete without checking

d)

Forward to colleagues

6.

James is working on a research project for his class and wants to use Wikipedia as a resource. What is the best approach for him?

a)

Copy everything from Wikipedia

b)

Use Wikipedia as a starting point and verify with primary sources

c)

Avoid Wikipedia completely

d)

Trust Wikipedia without checking

7.

Priya, a researcher, finds a study published in 1995. What should she consider?

a)

It’s outdated; look for recent studies

b)

Use it without checking

c)

Ignore all old sources

d)

Assume it’s still accurate

8.

During a class project, Benjamin is tasked with writing a research paper. His teacher emphasizes the importance of citing sources. Why is this important?

a)

To make the paper longer

b)

To give credit and show reliability

c)

To confuse readers

d)

To avoid writing original ideas

9.

Liam downloads free software from an unknown site. What is the risk?

a)

No risk at all

b)

Malware or data theft

c)

Faster computer performance

d)

Guaranteed safety

10.

A journalist named Mia uses only one source for a breaking news story. What is the problem?

a)

It saves time

b)

It may lead to misinformation

c)

It makes the story more exciting

d)

It guarantees accuracy

11.

Aria finds a statistic on Instagram. What should she do?

a)

Use it immediately

b)

Verify from official reports or research papers

c)

Assume it’s true because it’s popular

d)

Ask a friend if it sounds correct

12.

Why is evaluating the author’s credentials important?

a)

To know if the author is famous

b)

To ensure the information is credible

c)

To make the paper look fancy

d)

To avoid reading the article

13.

Charlotte, a student, copies text from a website without citation for her research paper. What is this called?

a)

Research

b)

Plagiarism

c)

Paraphrasing

d)

Summarizing

14.

Why is information literacy important in the workplace?

a)

To spread rumors

b)

To make informed decisions

c)

To avoid learning new skills

d)

To ignore company policies

15.

Grace reads a headline: “New miracle diet discovered!” What should she do?

a)

Believe it immediately

b)

Check the source and supporting evidence

c)

Share it on social media

d)

Try the diet without research

16.

Rohan relies on social media for all his news updates. One day, he comes across a trending post claiming a major event has occurred. However, he later finds out that the information was false and had spread rapidly across various platforms. Why is it risky for Rohan to rely only on social media for news?

a)

Social media is always accurate

b)

It may spread misinformation

c)

It guarantees truth

d)

It is the fastest way to learn

17.

Charlotte is a student who uses Google for her research project. What is the best practice for her?

a)

Click the first link only

b)

Evaluate sources for credibility

c)

Trust all search results

d)

Avoid checking publication dates

18.

Isla is researching for her school project and comes across an article online. Why is checking the publication date important for her?

a)

To know if the source is recent and relevant

b)

To make the paper longer

c)

To ignore old ideas

d)

To impress the teacher

19.

Evelyn receives health advice from a celebrity. What should she do?

a)

Follow it immediately

b)

Verify with medical professionals or trusted sources

c)

Share it with friends

d)

Assume it’s correct because they are famous

20.

Isla is writing a research paper for her class. She finds a great source online but is unsure whether to copy the text directly or paraphrase it. Why is paraphrasing better than copying text?

a)

It shows understanding and avoids plagiarism

b)

It makes the paper longer

c)

It hides the source

d)

It is easier than writing original ideas

21.

James finds a PDF with no author or date while researching for his project. What should he do?

a)

Use it without checking

b)

Look for more reliable sources

c)

Assume it’s correct

d)

Share it with classmates

22.

In a company meeting, the manager presents a report on employee performance. However, the report is biased, highlighting only the successes of a few individuals while ignoring the struggles of others. Why is this bias in information dangerous?

a)

It gives a balanced view

b)

It can mislead decision-making

c)

It makes research easier

d)

It improves credibility

23.

Rohan is a student who wants to use AI tools for his research project. What is the best approach for him?

a)

Use AI without verifying

b)

Cross-check AI-generated content with credible sources

c)

Avoid AI completely

d)

Trust AI blindly

24.

Why is information literacy important for students?

a)

To memorize facts only

b)

To find, evaluate, and use information effectively

c)

To avoid reading books

d)

To copy answers easily

25.

Sophia reads conflicting health advice online about diet and exercise. What should she do?

a)

Choose the one she likes

b)

Consult reliable medical sources

c)

Ask social media friends

d)

Ignore all advice

26.

William is writing a research paper for his university class. He includes various studies and articles to support his arguments. Why is citing sources important in academic work?

a)

To avoid plagiarism and show credibility

b)

To make the paper longer

c)

To confuse readers

d)

To copy ideas easily

27.

Ethan finds a video with millions of views. Is it always reliable?

a)

Yes, popularity means truth

b)

No, verify the source and content

c)

Yes, because many people watched it

d)

Yes, if it looks professional

28.

During a research project for his class, Benjamin comes across various articles and websites with differing information about climate change. He knows that not all sources are reliable. Why is critical thinking essential in information literacy for Benjamin?

a)

To accept all information

b)

To question and evaluate sources

c)

To memorize facts only

d)

To avoid research

29.

David wants to share news online. What should he do first?

a)

Share immediately

b)

Verify accuracy and source credibility

c)

Add personal opinion

d)

Ignore verification

30.

Why is information literacy important in daily life?

a)

To spread rumors

b)

To make informed decisions and avoid misinformation

c)

To ignore facts

d)

To copy ideas easily