Q3 English 9 Exam

Which of the following is a characteristic of an authoritative source?

• The author is an expert in the field

• The information is from a personal blog

• The information is outdated

• The source is from a social media platform

What does "currency" refer to in evaluating sources?

• The relevance of the topic

• The author's credentials

• The date the source was published

• The source's purpose

Who should write a credible article on public health?

• A journalist

• A health expert

• A university student

• A politician

Which term describes the accuracy of a source's content?

• Authority

• Currency

• Accuracy

• Relevance

What is the relevance test primarily concerned with?

• The time the article was published

• The target audience of the information

• How closely the source relates to the research topic

• Whether the author is a recognized expert

What does "purpose" in evaluating sources help us understand?

• The quality of the information

• The bias or motivation behind the article

• The author's credentials

• The factual accuracy of the source

Which of the following is an example of an authoritative source?

• A government health report

• A personal blog post

• A Wikipedia entry

• A social media post

Which of the following tests for evaluating sources focuses on how well the information is supported by evidence?

• Authority

• Accuracy

• Purpose

• Currency

What does it mean for a source to be "current"?

• It is written in modern language

• It contains information relevant to today's topic

• It is published in a popular magazine

• It provides only general information

Which of the following is the best example of an accurate source?

• A peer-reviewed scientific journal

• A blog post with no citations

• An article from an opinion website

• An advertisement