Question 1

A(n) ____________________ or page that shows the sources of information is a good way to check up on the objectivity or accuracy of a Web site.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ or page that shows the...

Question 2

A(n) ____________________ search engine has some characteristics of a regular search engine as well as some of a subject guide.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ search engine has some characteristics...

Question 3

When you look for a sponsor or publisher of a Web site you are trying to check the Web site's ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you look for a sponsor or...

Question 4

You can establish a Web site's materials' __________ by knowing the author's name and qualifications.
A) name
B) credibility
C) age
D) scope

Accepted Answer

Knowing the author's name and qualifications can provide valuable information about their expertise and experience on the topic, which can establish the credibility of the Web site's materials.

Question 5

A site map is a(n) _______ to the pages on a site.
A) chart
B) list
C) index
D) table

Accepted Answer

A site map is an index to the pages on a site.

Question 6

Item 1 in the figure above points to the ____________ path.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  Item 1 in the figure above...

Question 7

BUBL LINK/5:15 indexes lists by the ____________ system.
A) Dewey Decimal
B) BUBL
C) Check and List
D) Index

Accepted Answer

BUBL LINK/5:15 uses the Dewey Decimal system to index lists.

Question 8

The ____________________ of a Web site is the range of topics covered.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ of a Web site is...

Question 9

Check other online or printed information on a topic to validate the site's _____________.
A) name
B) objectivity and accuracy
C) copyright information
D) functionality and organization

Accepted Answer

Validating the site's objectivity and accuracy is important to ensure the information found is reliable and trustworthy. Checking the site's name, copyright information, functionality, and organization may also be useful, but they do not directly impact the validity of the information provided.

Question 10

A good way to locate a specialized search engine is to ask a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A good way to locate a specialized...

Question 11

A(n) ____________________ map is an index of a Web site.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ map is an index of...

Question 12

LookSmart, About.com, and Scout Archives are examples of __________ guides.
A) subject
B) sample
C) Internet
D) Help

Accepted Answer

These websites are all examples of subject guides, which organize information on a particular topic or subject area.

Question 13

A subject guide's ______ contains only the annotations, keywords, and subject headings assigned to the selected Web pages.
A) database
B) list
C) house
D) index

Accepted Answer

An index in the context of a subject guide for web pages includes annotations, keywords, and subject headings for easy reference and searchability, fitting the description given.

Question 14

WWW Virtual Library and the Open Directory Projects are examples of ________ subject guides.
A) wide
B) distributed
C) on-site
D) Boolean

Accepted Answer

The question is referring to online subject guides, and both the WWW Virtual Library and Open Directory Projects are examples of distributed subject guides, meaning they are maintained by volunteers and contributors from around the world, rather than being based in one physical location (on-site). The other options, wide and Boolean, do not accurately describe these specific types of subject guides.

Question 15

A page's authority (the author and his/her qualifications) is one way to determine the ____________________ of a Web site.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A page's authority (the author and his/her...

Question 16

The way a Web site is ____________________ is often almost as important as its contents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The way a Web site is ____________________...

Question 17

When searching a(n) ____________________, use just a one word or two-word phrase.

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The answer of When searching a(n) ____________________, use just a...

Question 18

_________________ is the easiest and most effective way to find information in a subject guide.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________ is the easiest and most effective...

Question 19

Evaluative ____________________ are standards that you can use to determine if a Web site is appropriate for your needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Evaluative ____________________ are standards that you can...

Question 20

____________________ are great time savers that subject guides provide, in that they allow you to preview a site before actually going to it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are great time savers that subject...

Quiz 3: Browsing Subject Guides

A(n) ____________________ or page that shows the sources of information is a good way to check up on the objectivity or accuracy of a Web site.

A(n) ____________________ search engine has some characteristics of a regular search engine as well as some of a subject guide.

When you look for a sponsor or publisher of a Web site you are trying to check the Web site's ____________________.

You can establish a Web site's materials' __________ by knowing the author's name and qualifications.

A site map is a(n) _______ to the pages on a site.

Item 1 in the figure above points to the ____________ path.

BUBL LINK/5:15 indexes lists by the ____________ system.

The ____________________ of a Web site is the range of topics covered.

Check other online or printed information on a topic to validate the site's _____________.