Information Literacy Quiz

<p>Use IT-based tools relevant to research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Critical thinking literacy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Information resource literacy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mathematical literacy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assist in locating information on the Web (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide a measure of information quality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It connects to web servers to request web pages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gateways do not always have the same features as portals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They offer various features to facilitate information retrieval (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may result in millions of hits for vague searches (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Library Gateway (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relevance ranking of search results (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They often include scientific data and formulas. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By providing multiple access points such as author or title. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Manuals are often more detailed and specific. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>African Statistical Yearbook (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Material covered in manuals can be quite detailed and difficult. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In-depth knowledge about a specific topic. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To allow quick access to specific pieces of information. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They compile and publish statistical information. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They include information for a specific year only. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the closed access Research section. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-print materials in the multimedia room. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bibliographic databases provide abstracts, while full-text give complete articles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Citations, articles, journals, and electronic sources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It signifies projects that can only be used within the library. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is more reliable due to a review process. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide complete texts of articles and chapters. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To search for specific or general information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Keyword search (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Last name first followed by first name (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To define clear objectives for an effective search strategy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The system displays an alphabetical listing of authors nearest the spelling entered (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advanced search allows multiple term searches, while basic search allows only one (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>OR (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enter all or part of the title in the search box (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It narrows the search by requiring all specified terms to be present. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A form of controlled keyword used to categorize information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The structure and access methods of the information tools available. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NOT (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The system provides an alphabetical list of related subject headings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>AND (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The use of the NOT operator. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Is there a subject index that might assist my search? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ability to read and write.

The ability to use computers and related technologies proficiently.

The ability to effectively find, evaluate, and use information from various sources.

The ability to understand and use different types of information resources.

The ability to adapt to and use new information technologies.

The ability to recognize how information is influenced by social and cultural factors.

The ability to research effectively using information technology tools.

The ability to share your findings and ideas electronically.

A reference source that provides detailed information about a specific topic, often using technical language and requiring some background knowledge.

A tool that helps users find specific information in a document or collection of documents, using keywords like author, title, or subject.

A guide that provides detailed information about a very specific subject, often with technical procedures or instructions. It requires background knowledge to understand.

Sources that focus on charts, tables, and numbers to present statistical information and measures.

A book that consolidates and summarizes knowledge about a particular field or subject area.

An index that covers a broad range of topics, providing access to a vast collection of information.

An index that focuses on a specific subject area, providing access to information related to that field.

A collection of statistical data published regularly, often by government agencies or organizations.

A collection of information organized in a way that allows you to easily locate specific entries.

These databases contain only references or citations to information sources, not the full text.

These databases provide the full content of journal articles, chapters, and other documents.

They provide a brief summary of a document, often used to quickly assess if it's relevant to your research.

These materials are located in the Multimedia room of the library and include electronic databases, videos, audio, and CDs.

Projects written by students, usually in the research section of the library and identified by the 'TH' barcode.

These reference tools provide information on a specific year, often categorized by subject or location, and include statistical information.

Programs that help you search the internet. They compare your search terms to their database and return a list of matching websites (hits).

Websites that serve as a single point of access to multiple information sources and resources. Think of them as a doorway to a whole bunch of information.

A program used to access, browse, and view information on websites. It allows you to visit different web pages and see their content.

The web browser connects to a web server and asks for a specific web page when you enter the URL (web address).

They provide easy access to a vast amount of information published on the internet.

They often provide recently published or updated materials, keeping you informed.

They can use relevance ranking and other advanced features to make it easier to find the information you need.

Many websites are indexed, possibly resulting in a huge number of non-relevant results with a basic search.

The default search mode on OPAC, offering a single entry box for basic searches. It retrieves records containing the search term in any field.

The advanced search mode on OPAC, allowing multiple search terms and filters for more precise results. It searches all indexes simultaneously.

An online catalog that provides access to a library's collection.

A search option in OPAC that allows users to find resources based on the author’s name, entering the last name first followed by the first name. The system suggests close matches if the exact name is not found.

A search option in OPAC that allows users to find resources based on the title, entering the full title or part of it.

A search option in OPAC that allows users to find resources based on a standardized keyword or phrase that represents a particular subject or topic.

A search option in OPAC that allows users to find resources based on specific keywords or phrases, retrieving records containing the search term(s) across all fields.

A set of actions undertaken to effectively locate necessary information from libraries or information systems.

A clear and concise statement outlining what information is being sought during a search.

A logical operator used to broaden search results by including synonyms and related terms.

A logical operator used to narrow search results by requiring all specified terms to be present.

A logical operator used to exclude unwanted information from search results.

A feature that allows users to search using parts of words, like searching for 'inform*' to find 'information', 'informative', etc.

Special characters used to broaden a search by matching multiple variations of a word.

A system or method of organizing information, often categorized by subject, author, or title.