Question 1

Kay is trying to understand the health benefits of avocados.She finds an article on tracyshealthproducts.com.What of the following can assure Kaya that the content is credible?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kay is trying to understand the health...

Question 2

Where can you find the information about using an image that you obtained in a search result?

Accepted Answer

A usage rights filter is available in most search engines and it allows users to filter images based on their intended use such as commercial or non-commercial. This filter provides information about the usage rights of the image and how it can be used. It is important to check the usage rights of an image before using it to avoid any copyright or legal issues.

Question 3

The current Copyright Law states that,in general,works published after 1977 will fall into public domain 70 years after the death of the author.Which of the following will be true for those who want to use a whole or portions of a novel published in 1978,with a copyright notice 70 years after the author dies?

Accepted Answer

Works published after 1977 fall into the public domain 70 years after the author's death, which means that anyone is free to use or reproduce them without seeking permission or paying royalties.

Question 4

Harry wants to buy a secondhand red skateboard online.Which of the following should he use as search keywords so the results include exactly what he wants?

Accepted Answer

Using quotation marks around "red skateboard" will ensure that the search results only show pages that have the exact phrase "red skateboard," instead of just the words "red" and "skateboard" appearing separately throughout the page. Using "secondhand" as well will narrow down the results even further to only show listings for used red skateboards.

Question 5

Amanda is used to buying clothes from physical stores.Her friend,Stuart,prefers online shopping and wants to persuade her to shop online as well.Which of the following arguments can Stuart make to convince Amanda without painting a false picture?

Accepted Answer

Option A is not necessarily true as there have been instances of online scams and frauds. Option B is also not completely true as physical verification of the product does hold more weight when it comes to quality assurance. Option D is subjective and cannot be generalized. However, option C is a valid argument as online shopping provides convenience regardless of external factors such as weather or store timings.

Question 6

Cathy wants to buy a new watch online.Though she's heard of instances of online fraud,she is tempted to make the purchase because the watch she wants is not available in the stores in her town.Which of the following increases her chance of the payment NOT being secure?

Accepted Answer

Shopping on a website that requires her to share her One Time Password with a caller increases the chance of payment not being secure. This is because sharing One Time Password with anyone, even with someone claiming to be from the website, can lead to fraud and unauthorised transactions. It is important for Cathy to only share her One Time Password with the website directly and not with any other person or caller. The other options A, B, and C all increase the security of the payment process, making it less likely for fraud to occur.

Question 7

Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework.

Accepted Answer

Wolfram Alpha is a computational search engine that can solve factual questions and provide detailed answers, making it a useful tool for completing homework assignments.

Question 8

Lionel wants to find images of colonies of Emperor penguins to use for a school project.Which of the following phrases should be used as the search query help him find the results he needs?

Accepted Answer

Option C, "Emperor penguin large group," is the most specific query that directly targets Lionel's need to find images of colonies of Emperor penguins. It specifies both the species and the context (large group) he is interested in.

Question 9

Google Scholar and Google News are examples of specialty search engines that allow a person to access information sources of a particular category.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Google Scholar and Google News are examples...

Question 10

Joel wants to find a specific webpage containing the words "The quick brown fox" in the same sequence.Which of the following should he use as his search query to make this process fastest?

Accepted Answer

Using single quotes around the search query ensures that the search engine will search for the exact phrase "The quick brown fox" in the same sequence.

Question 11

Benny is writing a research paper on a specific method of farming.He really admires the methods used by one farmer,who is also a published author,and wants to use his explanations in his research paper.How can Benny ensure he doesn't plagiarize?

Accepted Answer

To avoid plagiarism, Benny should add a formal citation and use the farmer's explanation in his paper. This gives credit to the original author and shows that Benny has done his research responsibly. Using verbatim (A) or rephrasing (B) or changing a few words (C) without proper citation can still be considered plagiarism.

Question 12

Information literacy can help us recognize the fact that information on the web cannot be taken for face value and must be evaluated critically.

Accepted Answer

Information literacy helps individuals understand the importance of evaluating information sources, recognizing biases, and fact-checking in order to determine the credibility and accuracy of information found on the web.

Question 13

Darren is hoping to get search results that begin with the words "art history." Which of the following search terms will help him?

Accepted Answer

The asterisk (*) is a wildcard that matches any number of characters. So, "art history*" will match any search result that begins with the words "art history."

Question 14

Claire wants to use a quote by a famous author in an article she is writing about the declining population of Great White sharks.She will not be infringing the copyright of the author if she makes a citation in the article.

Accepted Answer

By making a citation, Claire is giving credit to the author and acknowledging that the quote is not originally her own. This is a form of fair use and does not infringe on the author's copyright.

Question 15

Sylvie wrote a short story and obtained a copyright for it.With regard to using her story,which of the following is she legally allowed to do now?

Accepted Answer

Sylvie, as the copyright holder, has the exclusive rights to use, distribute, and sell her story. She can choose to offer it for free or sell it to anyone, and she can also publish it wherever she wishes.

Question 16

Andy is a freelance reporter and is reviewing an article he wrote for a magazine.He wants to quickly crosscheck some facts he stated in his article.Which of the following can help Andy?

Accepted Answer

Wolfram Alpha is a computational search engine that can provide factual information and data analysis, which can help Andy verify facts in his article.

Question 17

Which of the following people will benefit the most from using a B2B website?

Accepted Answer

B2B (business-to-business) websites are designed to facilitate transactions between different businesses. Akiko, who provides services to other small businesses, will benefit the most from using a B2B website as it will provide her with an opportunity to connect with potential clients and expand her business. Rahim, who wants to sell his old furniture, will not benefit from a B2B website as he is not selling to other businesses. Rohan, who sells organic cosmetics directly to consumers, will not benefit from a B2B website either as his target audience is individual consumers. Mika, who sells hand-made and inexpensive jewelry to college students, will also not benefit from a B2B website as her target audience is not other businesses.

Question 18

Keith,a 9th grade student,wants to find out if a Pete Clifford,an author of an article on inflation,is an expert in Applied Economics or not.Which of the following can he do to find this information?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Keith,a 9th grade student,wants to find out...

Question 19

Information literacy helps us to identify the tool most suited to elicit the kind of information we need.

Accepted Answer

Information literacy involves understanding how to find, evaluate, and use information effectively. By having these skills, we are able to determine which resources are most helpful for answering our information needs, whether it be a database, website, or other tool.

Question 20

What are "hits" that search engines list on the first page?

Accepted Answer

Search engines list the most relevant results on the first page, based on factors such as keyword relevance, website authority, and user engagement. Sponsored links may also appear on the first page, but they are separate from the organic search results and are usually clearly labeled as advertisements. Most visited and most recent results may also be taken into account by some search engines, but they are not the primary criteria for ranking the results on the first page.

Quiz 2: Formatting Workbook Text and Data