TRAP TEST Internet Research Skills

TRAP TEST Internet Research Skills

8th Grade

13 Qs

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TRAP TEST Internet Research Skills

TRAP TEST Internet Research Skills

Assessment

Quiz

Computers

8th Grade

Easy

Created by

Erin Sandoval

Used 12+ times

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some factors to consider when evaluating the credibility of a website?

Number of social media followers

Number of advertisements on the website

Author's expertise, website domain, citations/references, design/functionality

Color scheme of the website

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to use advanced search techniques when conducting research?

To find less relevant information and waste time.

To make the research process longer and more tedious.

To narrow down the results and find more relevant information.

To confuse the researcher and make the results less accurate.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

List three characteristics of a reliable source on the internet.

Popular, pretty, lots of info

Opinionated, written 20 years ago, persuasive

Outdated, lots of pictures, info on this site only

Credible, authoritative, and unbiased

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you verify the credibility of an author or organization on a website?

Ask for personal recommendations from friends

Check the website's color scheme

Check for their credentials, expertise, and reputation

Look for spelling and grammar mistakes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some common red flags that indicate a website may not be a reliable source of information?

No contact information

Some common red flags include lack of author or publication information, biased or one-sided content, outdated information, and excessive advertising or pop-ups.

Lots of cute pictures

No social media links

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain the importance of cross-referencing information from multiple sources when conducting research.

It helps to verify the accuracy and reliability of the information, identify any biases or misinformation, and gain a more comprehensive understanding of the topic.

It makes the research process longer and more complicated

It is unnecessary and a waste of time

It can lead to confusion and conflicting information

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some advanced search operators that can help narrow down search results on the internet?

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Asterisk:

Hashtag:

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