CS_ICT11/12-ICTPT-Ia-b Online Search and Research Skills Quiz

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What is one of the main challenges that Internet users face according to the text?

Inability to access information through smartphones
Frequent power outages affecting Internet connectivity
Overload of information leading to lower quality information consumption (correct)
Difficulty in finding information online

Which of the following is a potential consequence of posting too much personal information online, as discussed in the text?

Becoming a victim of identity theft (correct)
Increasing Internet speed
Improving online credibility
Enhancing cybersecurity measures

How can individuals protect themselves from falling victim to identity theft based on the text?

Sharing all personal details on social media platforms
Clicking on all links received in emails
Being cautious about the amount of personal information posted online (correct)
Using fake names and addresses online

What can happen if individuals enter their bank details on phishing sites, according to the text?

Compromising their savings on bank accounts (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can individuals prevent their computers from slowing down, as mentioned in the text?

Being careful about where content is downloaded from (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was briefly discussed in the text regarding copyright infringement prevention?

Acknowledging original authors by giving credit (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can you refine your search to decrease the number of results?

Use 'AND' between each keyword (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the first pages returned are not helpful?

Change your keywords (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are synonyms for 'Precautionary measures' according to the text?

Preventive measures (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which term is a synonym for 'Logged-in' as per the text?

Signed-in (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you think you have found what you were searching for?

Stop the search process (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can grouping similar words together help in searching?

It improves the efficiency of the search (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to improve online search and research skills?

Narrow down the topic and identify key concepts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is likely to happen if you type a full question into a search engine?

You will get a large number of irrelevant results (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for improving online search and research skills?

Typing the entire question into the search box (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying key concepts when searching online?

To make the search more specific and focused (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about online search and research is true?

It requires specific skills to obtain relevant information (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a key concept that could be used to search for 'What precautionary measures should you observe when you are logged in in a public computer?'

Public computer security (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to follow tips in conducting online research?

To avoid falling for scams and misinformation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does a website's domain play in evaluating its credibility?

It provides insight into the website's purpose and intentions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why would the website 'zapatopi.net' not be considered credible for research?

It lacks author information and contains fictional content (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the domain 'animals.nationalgeographic.com' indicate about the website?

It implies a connection to a known, reputable organization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What information is crucial for assessing website credibility?

The inclusion of a detailed 'About Us' section (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Does a webpage provide accurate information?' What aspect of evaluating website credibility does this question address?

Website loading speed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should you check when evaluating a document?

The document's purpose and objectivity (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can you determine if a document's information is biased?

Check if the document is promoting products or services (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when evaluating the publication date of a document?

The freshness of the date depends on the information needed (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the links in a document?

Links should be up-to-date and working (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the rubric mentioned in the text?

To assess the reader's understanding of the questions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of using keywords when searching for information on the web?

Keywords help narrow down the search results to relevant information (D) Signup and view all the answers