LIBRARY INFORMATION AND SCIENCE FINAL TEST 2025
ANSWERED #17
As described in Chapter 1, what best defines information literacy? - correct answer The
skills of knowing how to determine quality, and effectively use the information
Chapter one discusses how information is organized and how to begin your search.
According to chapter one, what is important to consider when determining your
information need? - correct answer The types of information sources you need to
consult
It helps to know the full range of information finding tools available so you can choose
the best one for your research needs. What are three major finding tools? - correct
answer Web search engines, library discovery tools, and periodical indexes
Each of the three major finding tools has strengths and weaknesses. Which one of the
finding tools discussed in the Chapter is described in the statement below? "Best for
finding up-to-date information, but misses most subscription-based scholarly resources"
- correct answer Web search engine
You need to find certain types of information for a class assignment. Where would you
look for background information in, statistical information in, subject focused information
in, news and general information in? - correct answer books and encyclopedias
Government sources
Journal articles
Newspaper articles
Scenario: you need information about the impact of 2011 tsunami on Japan's economy.
You know some things but need statistics that describe disruptions on major
businesses. What is your best option for finding statistical information on the topic? -
correct answer sources from governmental organizations and agencies
To find information on the effects of the French Revolution on Europe's Economy which
on of the choices below could best be used as search terms for finding information on
the topic? - correct answer French Revolution and Europe and Economy
For each item listed below, indicate whether it is considered a primary or secondary
information source.
Textbooks, encyclopedia articles, video of an incident, eyewitness report - correct
answer secondary, secondary, primary, primary
Knowing when the event you're researching happened is important because it helps
you... - correct answer to know how much information and what types of information
may be available
, What is the major reason why the publication cycle of scholarly research materials takes
longer than the publication cycle of popular magazines? - correct answer Scholarly
articles go through an intensive editorial review process
This chapter focuses on knowing the differences between open web and online
scholarly information. What do the descriptions on the left column represent: open web
or scholarly information? Purpose is to sell something, online indexes to periodical
literature, may not go through a review process, full-yet electronic journals - correct
answer open web
Scholarly information
Open web
Scholarly information
What is the difference between Google and Google Scholar? - correct answer Google
searches different types of websites, but Google Scholar searches only scholarly
materials.
Which of these is most easily found in Google versus Google Scholar? Articles
discussing the "living history" museum movement to use as sources for a paper for an
anthropology course, Information on upcoming events at Living History Farms, an open-
air museum located near Des Moines, Iowa, News articles about medal winners in the
2010 Winter Olympic Games, Peer-reviewed articles giving economic predictions about
future trends in the sports industry - correct answer Google scholar
Google
Google
Google scholar
You have examined a website in order to evaluate it and have found that the site
includes many links that no longer work. According to Chapter 2, this suggests that the
website ... - correct answer may lack currency.
Which of the dates listed below is the best indicator of the currency of a web page's
content? - correct answer A date listed after "Last updated on..."
Using the criteria in Chapter 2, click on the link and evaluate this website:
http://www.agmrc.org/. What is the main purpose of this website? - correct answer To
inform its audience about agricultural marketing and renewable energy issues.
Using the evaluation criteria in Chapter 2, go to this website and evaluate it:
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/humanorigins/. What are the credentials for the author(s) of
the website? - correct answer The author works at University of Minnesota's
Anthropology Department.
What is the main reason a sponsored link website gets placed at the top of search
engine results? - correct answer Money - the search engine company is paid to place it
at the top.
ANSWERED #17
As described in Chapter 1, what best defines information literacy? - correct answer The
skills of knowing how to determine quality, and effectively use the information
Chapter one discusses how information is organized and how to begin your search.
According to chapter one, what is important to consider when determining your
information need? - correct answer The types of information sources you need to
consult
It helps to know the full range of information finding tools available so you can choose
the best one for your research needs. What are three major finding tools? - correct
answer Web search engines, library discovery tools, and periodical indexes
Each of the three major finding tools has strengths and weaknesses. Which one of the
finding tools discussed in the Chapter is described in the statement below? "Best for
finding up-to-date information, but misses most subscription-based scholarly resources"
- correct answer Web search engine
You need to find certain types of information for a class assignment. Where would you
look for background information in, statistical information in, subject focused information
in, news and general information in? - correct answer books and encyclopedias
Government sources
Journal articles
Newspaper articles
Scenario: you need information about the impact of 2011 tsunami on Japan's economy.
You know some things but need statistics that describe disruptions on major
businesses. What is your best option for finding statistical information on the topic? -
correct answer sources from governmental organizations and agencies
To find information on the effects of the French Revolution on Europe's Economy which
on of the choices below could best be used as search terms for finding information on
the topic? - correct answer French Revolution and Europe and Economy
For each item listed below, indicate whether it is considered a primary or secondary
information source.
Textbooks, encyclopedia articles, video of an incident, eyewitness report - correct
answer secondary, secondary, primary, primary
Knowing when the event you're researching happened is important because it helps
you... - correct answer to know how much information and what types of information
may be available
, What is the major reason why the publication cycle of scholarly research materials takes
longer than the publication cycle of popular magazines? - correct answer Scholarly
articles go through an intensive editorial review process
This chapter focuses on knowing the differences between open web and online
scholarly information. What do the descriptions on the left column represent: open web
or scholarly information? Purpose is to sell something, online indexes to periodical
literature, may not go through a review process, full-yet electronic journals - correct
answer open web
Scholarly information
Open web
Scholarly information
What is the difference between Google and Google Scholar? - correct answer Google
searches different types of websites, but Google Scholar searches only scholarly
materials.
Which of these is most easily found in Google versus Google Scholar? Articles
discussing the "living history" museum movement to use as sources for a paper for an
anthropology course, Information on upcoming events at Living History Farms, an open-
air museum located near Des Moines, Iowa, News articles about medal winners in the
2010 Winter Olympic Games, Peer-reviewed articles giving economic predictions about
future trends in the sports industry - correct answer Google scholar
Google scholar
You have examined a website in order to evaluate it and have found that the site
includes many links that no longer work. According to Chapter 2, this suggests that the
website ... - correct answer may lack currency.
Which of the dates listed below is the best indicator of the currency of a web page's
content? - correct answer A date listed after "Last updated on..."
Using the criteria in Chapter 2, click on the link and evaluate this website:
http://www.agmrc.org/. What is the main purpose of this website? - correct answer To
inform its audience about agricultural marketing and renewable energy issues.
Using the evaluation criteria in Chapter 2, go to this website and evaluate it:
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/humanorigins/. What are the credentials for the author(s) of
the website? - correct answer The author works at University of Minnesota's
Anthropology Department.
What is the main reason a sponsored link website gets placed at the top of search
engine results? - correct answer Money - the search engine company is paid to place it
at the top.
