The Information Literacy Exam! Trivia
What do you know about information literacy? Do you suppose you can take on this quiz? Information knowledge is the skill to define problems in terms of their information requirements and employ a systematic approach to search, locate, apply, and integrate the information and evaluate the entire process in terms of value and efficiency. Take this quiz will help you see how much you know about information literacy.
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Use CONSULS to find:
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Books in our library
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Multimedia in our library
- C.
Materials in the CSU libraries
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
CONSULS is the shared catalog of the four state universities and the Connecticut State Library and you can search for materials held by all five institutions.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Books in our library are arranged by:
- A.
Author's last name
- B.
Title of the Book
- C.
ISBN
- D.
Call Number
Correct Answer
D. Call NumberExplanation
Books in our library are arranged by Library of Congress call number which consists of a combination of letters and numbers.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the call number of the 10th edition of "The Life of Francis Marion" by William Gilmore Simms?
- A.
E207.M3 S5 1854
- B.
E207.M3 S52 1844
- C.
AM 351 394.1
- D.
E207.M3 S66 1844
Correct Answer
B. E207.M3 S52 1844Explanation
If your search was limited only to SCSU you won't see the 10th edition. The 10th edition is held by CCSU and the State Library.Rate this question:
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- 4.
A book by a journalist on the major events of the twentieth century is:
- A.
A text book
- B.
A primary source
- C.
A secondary source
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. A secondary sourceExplanation
A secondary source discusses events that have already occurred.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following search strategies will retrieve the least results?
- A.
Quizzes AND essays
- B.
Quizzes OR essays
- C.
Quizzes AND essays AND tests
- D.
Quizzes OR essays OR tests
Correct Answer
C. Quizzes AND essays AND testsExplanation
The more search terms you combine with "and", the fewer your results.Rate this question:
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- 6.
You need a username/password or a library PIN to:
- A.
Request books online from another CSU library
- B.
Access library databases when you are not on campus
- C.
Access online course reserves
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
A username/password or a library PIN is required to perform all the mentioned tasks. Requesting books online from another CSU library, accessing library databases when not on campus, and accessing online course reserves all require authentication through a username/password or library PIN. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above."Rate this question:
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- 7.
To find journal articles on your topic, you need to:
- A.
Search the appropriate database(s)
- B.
Search "Journals by Title" on the library home page
- C.
Use the full "CONSULS Library Catalog"
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. Search the appropriate database(s)Explanation
You must use the appropriate database(s) to find journal articles on your topic.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In which of the following databases can you find peer-reviewed journal articles?
- A.
New York Times 1992-present
- B.
CONSULS Library Catalog
- C.
Academic Search Premier
- D.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Correct Answer
C. Academic Search PremierExplanation
Academic Search Premier is a good starting point for finding peer-reviewed or scholarly articles on almost any subject.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Interlibrary loan service
- A.
Obtains periodical articles not available at SCSU
- B.
Sometimes takes more than a week or two to obtain articles
- C.
Provides forms online for book and journal requests
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
If you have time for your research paper, certainly obtain articles through ILL for free.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Clicking on "Find the article at SCSU" while searching a database.
- A.
Requests the librarian to get the article for you
- B.
Finds an article that is similar to the one you are looking for
- C.
Finds the full text of the article in another database
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Finds the full text of the article in another databaseExplanation
You can often, but not always, find the full text of an article by clicking on the "Find article at SCSU" link.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What type of periodical is The English Review?
- A.
A Journal
- B.
A Magazine
- C.
A Newspaper
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. A MagazineExplanation
Check "Ulrich's International Periodical Directory" database if you are unsure about the type of periodical.Rate this question:
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Plagiarism is when you
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Re-submit a paper that was written for another class
- B.
Quote a sentence from a TV show without citing it
- C.
Summarize something from the internet without documenting it in your paper
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
All of these constitute plagiarism! You must always cite any information that you use whether it is spoken or written, and even if you have rephrased it.Rate this question:
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