Information Literacy Test UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
It is a mistake to choose a research topic that you are really interested in; you will be too
"close" to the subject to see both sides of the issue. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
You should always challenge yourself by choosing a topic that little literature has been
written about. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
Creating a concept map is a good method to use for narrowing your topic. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- True
Which databases allow you to browse for topic ideas? (Select one)
a.) Opposing Viewpoints in Context
b.) Issues & Controversies
c.) CQ Researcher
d.) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- d.) All of the above
Concept mapping is a good technique to use for brainstorming for topic ideas and identifying
key concepts to develop a research question. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- True
A good topic for a research paper should be: (Select one)
a.) interesting to you
b.) neither too broad or too narrow
c.) well-defined and specific
d.) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- d.) all of the above
If you choose a topic for a multiple-page research paper that is too broad or vague, you will
likely find: (Select one)
,a.) very little information
b.) too much information
c.) just enough information
d.) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- b.) too much information
If you choose a topic for a multiple-page research paper that is very specific or new, you will
likely find: (Select one)
a.) very little information
b.) too much information
c.) just enough information
d.) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a.) very little information
For a several page research paper, the topic listed below would be considered: (Select one):
Topic: How are Occupational Therapists using technology to help individuals compensate for
cognitive and functional mobility limitations?
a.) too narrow
b.) too broad
c.) just right
d.) too controversial - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- c.) just right
For a several page research paper, this topic would be considered (Select one):
Topic: What measures have Richmond City schools taken to stop bullying both on and off
school premises, and what impact (if any) have these measures had?
a.) too narrow
b.) too broad
c.) just right
, d.) too controversial - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a.) too narrow
What type of resource would contain an overview or background information on your topic?
(Select one)
a. Journal article
b. Magazine article
c. Encyclopedia article
d. Newspaper article - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- c. Encyclopedia article
What type of resource is written by an expert in a particular field, reports on scholarly
research, and includes a list of cited references at the end? (Select one)
a. Journal article
b. Magazine article
c. Encyclopedia article
d. Newspaper article - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a. Journal article
Which of the following is NOT an example of a primary source? (Select one)
a. Book review
b. Letter
c. Speech
d. Interview
e. Memoir - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a. Book review
The Information Cycle is the progression of media coverage of a newsworthy event. Match
the resource with the time it typically appears or is published after an event occurs.
a. weeks
b. 2+ years
Questions and CORRECT Answers
It is a mistake to choose a research topic that you are really interested in; you will be too
"close" to the subject to see both sides of the issue. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
You should always challenge yourself by choosing a topic that little literature has been
written about. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
Creating a concept map is a good method to use for narrowing your topic. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- True
Which databases allow you to browse for topic ideas? (Select one)
a.) Opposing Viewpoints in Context
b.) Issues & Controversies
c.) CQ Researcher
d.) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- d.) All of the above
Concept mapping is a good technique to use for brainstorming for topic ideas and identifying
key concepts to develop a research question. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- True
A good topic for a research paper should be: (Select one)
a.) interesting to you
b.) neither too broad or too narrow
c.) well-defined and specific
d.) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- d.) all of the above
If you choose a topic for a multiple-page research paper that is too broad or vague, you will
likely find: (Select one)
,a.) very little information
b.) too much information
c.) just enough information
d.) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- b.) too much information
If you choose a topic for a multiple-page research paper that is very specific or new, you will
likely find: (Select one)
a.) very little information
b.) too much information
c.) just enough information
d.) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a.) very little information
For a several page research paper, the topic listed below would be considered: (Select one):
Topic: How are Occupational Therapists using technology to help individuals compensate for
cognitive and functional mobility limitations?
a.) too narrow
b.) too broad
c.) just right
d.) too controversial - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- c.) just right
For a several page research paper, this topic would be considered (Select one):
Topic: What measures have Richmond City schools taken to stop bullying both on and off
school premises, and what impact (if any) have these measures had?
a.) too narrow
b.) too broad
c.) just right
, d.) too controversial - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a.) too narrow
What type of resource would contain an overview or background information on your topic?
(Select one)
a. Journal article
b. Magazine article
c. Encyclopedia article
d. Newspaper article - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- c. Encyclopedia article
What type of resource is written by an expert in a particular field, reports on scholarly
research, and includes a list of cited references at the end? (Select one)
a. Journal article
b. Magazine article
c. Encyclopedia article
d. Newspaper article - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a. Journal article
Which of the following is NOT an example of a primary source? (Select one)
a. Book review
b. Letter
c. Speech
d. Interview
e. Memoir - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a. Book review
The Information Cycle is the progression of media coverage of a newsworthy event. Match
the resource with the time it typically appears or is published after an event occurs.
a. weeks
b. 2+ years
