Information Literacy Assessment Quiz 5: FINDING AND EVALUATING
WEBSITES
Q1. Which of the following Google keyword searches would retrieve the most
results?
a.
relaxation [correct answer]
b.
relaxation stress
c.
relaxation stress anxiety
d.
relaxation stress anxiety “breathing technique”
Q2. Which of the following criteria combinations should be used when
evaluating websites?
a.
authority, accuracy, content, purpose and currency
b.
writer, domain, quality, credentials, URL
c.
author, date, subjective, domain, purpose
d.
authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency and coverage [correct
answer]
Q3. According to the Google Web Search Help Center website which of the
following statements is true?
a.
You must use AND between your search terms.
b.
Google includes common words such as how and where when
searching.
c.
Google recognizes phrase searching, which can be a useful way to
narrow your results. [correct answer]
d.
Google searches are case sensitive.
Q4. Who takes responsibility for ensuring the content of individual websites
is kept up-to-date?
a.
editorial board
b.
no one [correct answer]
c.
web designers
d.
librarians
Q5. Using Google, find the Sam Houston State University Counseling Center
website. Select the link to short relaxation techniques and read about the
Limp Rag Doll technique. According to the information provided, this
technique involves:
a.
placing your mind into your shoulders, arms and hands
b.
hugging a rag doll
c.
tightening the muscle that you want to relax
d.
imagining you are a limp rag doll and feeling your mind and body
become limp and relaxed [correct answer]
Q1.
Answer Correct:
Feedback: Well done. The answer you selected was correct. You have demonstrated an
understanding of the effect of single and multiple keyword searches using Google.
Q1.
Answer Incorrect:
Feedback: The answer you selected was not correct. You are advised to revisit IL Guide 5
and reread the section outlining the effect of single and multiple keyword searches using
Google.
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Q2.
Answer Correct:
Feedback: Well done. You have revealed that you know which criteria should be used when
evaluating websites.
Q2.
Answer Incorrect:
Feedback: The answer you selected was not correct. IL Guide 5 contains information about
which criteria to use when evaluating websites. You are advised to revisit this Guide.
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Q3.
Answer Correct:
Feedback: Well done. You have selected the correct answer. The Google Web Search Help
Center webpage provides useful information on how to make your Google web searching
more effective.
Q3.
Answer Incorrect:
Feedback: The answer you selected was not correct. You are advised to revisit IL Guide 5
and further investigate the link to the Google Web Search Help Center. This webpage
provides useful information on how to make your Google web searching more effective.
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Q4.
Answer Correct:
Feedback: Well done. You have selected the correct answer. It is important for people to
realize that the content of many websites is not regulated and so any information found on the
Internet should be evaluated before being used.
Q4.
Answer Incorrect:
Feedback: The answer you selected was not correct. You are advised to revisit IL Guide 5
to find out about the regulation of website content.
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Q5.
Answer Correct:
Feedback: Well done. You have demonstrated that you were able to find the required
website and undertake careful reading of the short relaxation technique mentioned.
Q5.
Answer Incorrect:
Feedback: You have not selected the correct answer. It is suggested that you revisit IL
Guide 5 to find out how to search using Google if you have not been able to do so. Undertake
the search for the prescribed website. Then carefully read the information provided about the
short relaxation technique called the Limp Rag Doll technique to determine which of the
answers is the correct one.