Information Literacy Quiz 9: Using Online Reference Sources
Q1. According to its website, Wikipedia:
a.
is a free web-based encyclopaedia and accepts author contributions from only
academics
b.
requires you to pay a fee to access information
c.
only contains information where the source and accuracy has been confirmed by
academics
d.
is a free web-based encyclopaedia which accepts author contributions from people
of all ages and cultural and social backgrounds. [correct answer]
Q2. Online reference sources should be used:
a.
to provide in-depth original research data for your assignment
b.
to look up a general background on the subject area or verify quick facts [correct
answer]
c.
as a way to submit your assignments electronically
d.
to find information about opening hours for CQUniversity Library
Q3. The following definition of the term contrast can be located in the Oxford
Reference Online database:
contrast n.
a distinction between things being compared, or an emphasis on the distinction between
things that are juxtaposed
This definition is from:
a.
A Dictionary of Psychology [correct answer]
b.
The Oxford Dictionary of American Usage and Style
c.
The Concise Oxford Spanish Dictionary (English-Spanish)
d.
A Dictionary of Earth Sciences
Q4. Use Oxford Reference Online to find the area of the United States of America:
a.
3,629,091sq km
b.
5,629,091sq km
c.
9,629,091sq km [correct answer]
d.
12,629,091sq km
Q5. According to Wikipedia, Japan’s government is a:
a.
federal republic
b.
constitutional monarchy [correct answer]
c.
communist regime
d.
military dictatorship
Q1.
Answer Correct:
Feedback: Well done. The answer you selected provided correct information about
Wikipedia.
Q1.
Answer Incorrect:
Feedback: The answer you selected was not correct. You need to revisit IL Guide 9 to find
out which statement provided correct information about Wikipedia.
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Q2.
Answer Correct:
Feedback: Well done. You have revealed that you understand the purpose of online
reference sources.
Q2.
Answer Incorrect:
Feedback: The answer you selected was not correct. You will need to revisit IL Guide 9 to
find out the purpose of online reference sources.
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Q3.
Answer Correct:
Feedback: Well done. Your answer reveals that you were able to find the prescribed
definition of contrast along with its source within the Oxford Reference Online database.
Q3.
Answer Incorrect:
Feedback: The answer you selected was not correct. You are advised to revisit IL Guide 9
to find out how to locate the definitions of a word within the Oxford Reference Online
database. Once you have found these definitions, you will then have to check the source of
each to determine which source has provided the prescribed definition.
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Q4.
Answer Correct:
Feedback: Well done. You have selected the correct answer and demonstrated that you were
able to find information about a prescribed topic using the Oxford Reference Online database.
Q4.
Answer Incorrect:
Feedback: The answer you selected was not correct. You are advised to revisit IL Guide 9
to find out how to locate information about a prescribed topic using the Oxford Reference
Online database.
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Q5.
Answer Correct:
Feedback: Well done. In selecting the correct answer you have demonstrated that you were
able to find information about a prescribed topic using Wikipedia.
Q4.
Answer Incorrect:
Feedback: The answer you selected was not correct. You are advised to revisit IL Guide 9
to find out how to locate information about a prescribed topic using Wikipedia.
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