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1. What is the main characteristic of traditional information sources? a) They are less authoritative b) They come from professionals c) They can be updated frequently d) They are mainly on the internet b) They come from professionals 2. Which of the following is considered a non-traditional sourc...

1. What is the main characteristic of traditional information sources? a) They are less authoritative b) They come from professionals c) They can be updated frequently d) They are mainly on the internet b) They come from professionals 2. Which of the following is considered a non-traditional source? a) Encyclopedia b) Books c) Websites d) Dictionaries c) Websites 3. What is the main disadvantage of non-traditional sources? a) They are highly accurate b) They are unreliable c) They come from professionals d) They are objective b) They are unreliable 4. Which of the following is NOT a pro of traditional sources? a) Reliable and credible b) Accurate c) Less restrictions d) Professional c) Less restrictions 5. What makes non-traditional sources more subjective than traditional sources? a) They are written by professionals b) They are checked by editors c) They reflect personal views and opinions d) They are always up-to-date c) They reflect personal views and opinions 6. What is one disadvantage of using books as an information source? a) Books are not credible b) They require time-consuming searches in libraries c) Information in books is often outdated d) They are not written by professionals b) They require time-consuming searches in libraries 7. What type of source is typically used for current and controversial topics? a) Books b) Encyclopedias c) Internet d) Newspapers c) Internet 8. What does a URL stand for? a) Uniform Resource Locator b) Universal Resource Location c) United Resource Locator d) Universal Resource Locator a) Uniform Resource Locator 9. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using the internet? a) 24x7 availability b) Easy to find information on any subject c) Information is always accurate d) Time-saving c) Information is always accurate 10. Which of the following is a common browser used to search the internet? a) Safari b) Mozilla Firefox c) Opera d) Internet Explorer b) Mozilla Firefox 11. What does the internet use to help you find information? a) Dewey Decimal System b) Browsers c) Publishers d) Search engines d) Search engines 12. Which of the following is a service offered by the internet? a) Renting a library book b) Online banking c) Writing physical letters d) Meeting people in person b) Online banking 13. What is one of the main differences between books and websites as information sources? a) Books require an internet connection b) Websites are typically more up-to-date c) Books can be edited instantly d) Websites have no editorial checks b) Websites are typically more up-to-date 14. What is an example of a traditional information source? a) Blog b) Website c) Encyclopedia d) Social Media c) Encyclopedia 15. What type of information is the internet especially good for? a) Historical facts b) Technical manuals c) Current and up-to-date topics d) Encyclopedia entries c) Current and up-to-date topics 16. Which of the following is an example of a non-traditional source of information? a) Radio b) Library book c) Wikipedia d) Academic journal c) Wikipedia 17. What is one disadvantage of using non-traditional sources like blogs? a) They are typically edited by professionals b) Information may be biased c) They are always accurate d) They require a subscription b) Information may be biased 18. Which internet feature allows you to communicate instantly with others? a) Chat rooms b) E-commerce c) Job boards d) Social media a) Chat rooms 19. Which is a benefit of using email over traditional mail? a) It takes longer b) It requires a physical address c) It is faster and cheaper d) It is less reliable c) It is faster and cheaper 20. Which of the following is an advantage of e-commerce? a) Limited product selection b) Shopping requires leaving your house c) You can shop from home d) It requires physical cash c) You can shop from home 21. What is a typical disadvantage of the internet as a source of information? a) Information is always verified by professionals b) Information is often outdated c) Information may be inaccurate or biased d) It cannot be used to find current events c) Information may be inaccurate or biased 22. Which internet activity allows you to meet new people based on shared interests? a) Social media b) Email c) Online shopping d) Job searching a) Social media 23. What type of information does the internet provide that is particularly useful for businesses? a) Entertainment content b) Technical support c) Television programs d) Printed books b) Technical support 24. Which of the following is a downside of using the internet for information gathering? a) It offers a wide range of sources b) Information may not always be trustworthy c) It is slower than books d) It is always objective b) Information may not always be trustworthy 25. Which of the following is an advantage of using traditional sources like books? a) They are always available online b) Information is usually checked and verified c) Information is often updated instantly d) They allow for more freedom of opinion b) Information is usually checked and verified 26. What is one advantage of using the internet for job searching? a) Limited job listings b) It requires going to physical offices c) Many employers post job ads online d) Job ads are rarely updated c) Many employers post job ads online 27. What is a benefit of using social media as a source of information? a) Information is typically verified by experts b) It provides a variety of opinions c) It only offers factual data d) It is always free of bias b) It provides a variety of opinions 28. What is one disadvantage of using the internet for research? a) It provides a limited amount of information b) It is not available all the time c) Information may be plagiarized or copied d) It requires a subscription to access most content c) Information may be plagiarized or copied 29. Which of the following is an example of an internet-based entertainment source? a) Radio b) YouTube c) Bookstore d) Academic journal b) YouTube 30. What is one pro of using the internet for information retrieval? a) Limited access to information b) It saves time and effort c) It only provides verified content d) It requires physical visits to libraries b) It saves time and effort 31. What is a primary risk when sending electronic messages over the internet? a) Limited bandwidth b) Theft of personal information c) Slow delivery d) Unsolicited advertising b) Theft of personal information 32. How can personal information be accessed when using the internet? a) Only by the user b) Only by authorized personnel c) By unauthorized persons through hacking d) Only by the internet service provider c) By unauthorized persons through hacking 33. What is a major concern when using credit cards or internet banking online? a) The internet connection may be slow b) The personal details may be stolen c) Internet speed may affect the transaction d) Only authorized retailers can access the information b) The personal details may be stolen 34. What does "internet addiction" refer to? a) The desire to learn about new technology b) Spending too much time offline c) Being overly dependent on the internet, potentially as an escape d) Using the internet only for work purposes c) Being overly dependent on the internet, potentially as an escape 35. What effect can excessive internet use have on family communication? a) Increased time spent together b) More frequent in-person conversations c) Decreased communication and feelings of togetherness d) Strengthened family bonds c) Decreased communication and feelings of togetherness 36. What is a virus threat in the context of the internet? a) A form of malware that infects computer systems b) A slow internet connection c) A pop-up advertisement d) A legal issue that affects internet users a) A form of malware that infects computer systems 37. How do most computers get infected with viruses? a) By using antivirus software b) Through the internet connection c) By downloading legal files only d) Through physical devices like USB drives b) Through the internet connection 38. What could be a consequence of a computer virus attack? a) Increased internet speed b) Your computer system crashes c) Your hard disk becomes more secure d) The computer works more efficiently b) Your computer system crashes 39. What does spamming involve on the internet? a) Sending unsolicited emails to large numbers of recipients b) Organizing an online event c) Uploading videos to websites d) Editing and sharing articles a) Sending unsolicited emails to large numbers of recipients 40. What is a common characteristic of most spam emails? a) Personal messages from friends b) Official business communication c) Commercial advertising and dubious offers d) Emails from recognized companies c) Commercial advertising and dubious offers 1. Traditional sources are typically less authoritative than non-traditional sources. False 2. Non-traditional sources can be written by anyone, not just professionals. True 3. One advantage of traditional sources is their limited availability. False 4. Non-traditional sources are usually considered more accurate than traditional sources. False 5. One disadvantage of non-traditional sources is that they are often unreliable. True 6. Books are an example of a non-traditional information source. False 7. The internet is usually better for accessing contemporary or current topics than traditional books. True 8. The internet is not a good source for controversial topics because it lacks multiple opinions. False 9. A website URL always begins with “www” (World Wide Web). False (Not all URLs begin with “www”) 10. Internet service providers (ISPs) are required to connect you to the internet. True 11. Browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are necessary to access the internet. True 12. You cannot find any information on the internet unless you use search engines. False (You can access some websites directly, but search engines make finding information easier) 13. The internet is only available for a limited number of hours per day. False 14. One advantage of using the internet is that it can save time, money, and effort. True 15. The internet is primarily used for entertainment and shopping, not for educational purposes. False 16. Internet banking allows you to save time because you don’t need to visit a physical bank. True 17. You can access chat rooms on the internet to meet new people and make friends. True 18. Email is slower and more expensive than traditional mail. False 19. E-commerce allows you to shop online from the convenience of your home. True 20. The internet does not provide entertainment options such as music and videos. False 21. Internet messages can be easily snooped and tracked, revealing personal communication details. True 22. Using the internet makes it impossible for unauthorized people to access your personal information. False 23. Some researchers argue that internet addiction is a form of escape for people facing problems in the real world. True 24. Spending excessive time on the internet can improve family communication and strengthen family bonds. False 25. Spamming refers to sending unsolicited emails, often related to dubious products or services. True