Research and Information Quiz

It is essential to research information to help develop and inspire ideas for a design brief because:

• all information found will be up to date

• historical archives are always helpful

• it provides us with knowledge and information

• the information found will be industry specific

Which one is most likely to present industry specific research?

• Tabloid newspapers

• Internet and social media

• Historical archives

• Professional trade magazines

Advantages of using the internet for research:

• It is very easy to access

• It is expensive to access

• It has outdated information

• It is difficult to use

Advantages of using social media for research:

• It is slow

• Your research is current and up to date

• It is costly

• It has limited platforms

What is a key advantage of using professional trade magazines for research?

• They are free

• They provide industry specific information

• They are always up to date

• They are easy to access

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using the internet for research?

• It is very easy to access

• It is free to access

• It has current, up-to-date information

• It is always credible

Which of the following is a reason to use the internet for research?

• Limited information

• Requires special software

• Wealth of information available

• Always outdated

Disadvantages of using the internet for research.

• Easy to find trustworthy information

• Plagiarism is easy

• Limited information

• Always reliable

Disadvantages of using historical archives for research.

• Current on up-to-date trends

• Not always easily accessible

• Quick to go through

• Always relevant

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using historical archives for research?

• Always current

• Time consuming

• Easily accessible

• Always relevant