Information Literacy Trivia Test!
What do you know about information literacy? Do you believe you could make the grade with this quiz? Information literacy is a set of abilities that allow individuals to determine when information is needed and locate, evaluate, and effectively use the evidence. Information literacy matter focuses on the process of discovering, analyzing, and making decisions based on this information. Take on this quiz and look at how much you know about information literacy.
Questions and Answers
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The Longwood Library catalog allows you to search for which of the following:
- A.
Books
- B.
Articles
- C.
CDs
- D.
DVDs
Correct Answer(s)
A. Books
C. CDs
D. DVDsExplanation
The catalog allows you to search for books, CDs, and DVDs only. The journal databases allow you to search for articles.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The library's "Quick Search" feature allows you to which of the following:
- A.
Access Google from the library website
- B.
Link you to Wikipedia
- C.
Search multiple online databases at once
- D.
Search through books that are held in the library
Correct Answer
C. Search multiple online databases at onceExplanation
The "Quick Search" feature allows you to scan all of the library's online databases that contain journals.Rate this question:
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- 3.
According to the "Databases A-Z" description on the library's website, CQ Researcher Online contains "fill in the direct quotation." Use quotation marks.
Correct Answer
"original in-depth reports on contemporary political and social issues, including health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy"Explanation
The correct answer is a direct quotation from the description of CQ Researcher Online provided in the "Databases A-Z" section of the library's website. The quotation states that CQ Researcher Online offers "original in-depth reports on contemporary political and social issues, including health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy." This information can be found on the library's website under the description of CQ Researcher Online.Rate this question:
- 4.
If you type Health Care Reform into the "Quick Search" feature, how many results do you get?
- A.
53529
- B.
70111
- C.
87599
- D.
114973
Correct Answer
C. 87599Explanation
Make sure you put Health Care Reform in correctly, and make sure you used the "Quick Search" feature.Rate this question:
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- 5.
If you type Health Care Reform into CQ Researcher Online, how many results do you get?
- A.
302
- B.
407
- C.
501
- D.
632
Correct Answer
B. 407Explanation
Make sure you are only looking in CQ Researcher Online.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Do a new search using the "Basic Search" function and checking only the Health / Recreation tab. Type in the United States Health Care Reform November 2009. Look at source 3. Who wrote this article?
Correct Answer
Joe KleinExplanation
The correct answer is Joe Klein. This can be determined by following the instructions to do a new search using the "Basic Search" function and checking only the Health/Recreation tab. Typing in "United States Health Care Reform November 2009" and looking at source 3, it can be inferred that Joe Klein wrote this article.Rate this question:
- 7.
When was the article published?
Correct Answer
November 9, 2009
Nov 9 2009
Nov. 9th, 2009
Nov. 9 2009
November 9th 2009Explanation
The article was published on November 9, 2009.Rate this question:
- 8.
What is the title of this article? USE QUOTATION MARKS AND A PERIOD
Correct Answer
"Do the Right Thing."Explanation
The title of the article is "Do the Right Thing." This is indicated by the fact that the given answer is enclosed in quotation marks and followed by a period, which is a common formatting style for titles.Rate this question:
- 9.
In what periodical was this article published?
- A.
U.S. News and World Report
- B.
Time
- C.
Wilson Web
- D.
Health Watch
Correct Answer
B. TimeExplanation
The correct answer is Time because the question is asking for the periodical in which the article was published. Out of the given options, Time is the only one that is a well-known periodical. U.S. News and World Report, Wilson Web, and Health Watch are not typically recognized as periodicals.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Wilson Web is best described as which of the following:
- A.
A newspaper
- B.
A journal
- C.
An online database
- D.
A website component of a journal
Correct Answer
C. An online databaseExplanation
Wilson Web is best described as an online database because it is a digital platform that provides access to a wide range of information and resources. Unlike a newspaper or a journal, Wilson Web is not limited to a specific publication or set of articles. It offers a vast collection of content from various sources, making it a comprehensive resource for research and information retrieval. It is not specifically a website component of a journal, as it encompasses a broader range of content beyond just one publication.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Is Klein's article peer-reviewed?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
The given answer is "No" because the question asks whether Klein's article is peer-reviewed. Peer review is a process in which experts in the same field as the author review and evaluate the article before it is published. Since the answer is "No," it implies that Klein's article did not go through this peer review process.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Time magazine should be in quotation marks when you refer to it in your paper and on your Works Cited page.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Titles of books and magazines are underlined or italicized. Journal articles go inside quotation marks.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Under "Article Finder," on the Library's homepage, there is a button for "Facts & Stats." Click on that. Click on U.S. Census Bureau. Conduct a Search@Census for Farmville, VA. Click on Facts: Farmville town, VA. Click on Demographic Profile. What is the number of households making less than $10,000 annually?
- A.
200
- B.
300
- C.
400
- D.
500
- E.
600
Correct Answer
C. 400Explanation
To find the number of households making less than $10,000 annually, the user needs to follow the given steps on the Library's homepage. By clicking on "Facts & Stats" under "Article Finder," then selecting U.S. Census Bureau, and conducting a Search@Census for Farmville, VA. After that, they need to click on "Facts: Farmville town, VA" and finally click on "Demographic Profile." The answer to the question is 400.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What percentage of Farmville's population makes under $10,000 annually?
- A.
12%
- B.
15%
- C.
19%
- D.
22%
Correct Answer
C. 19%Explanation
The correct answer is 19%. This means that out of the total population of Farmville, 19% of them earn less than $10,000 annually. This indicates a significant portion of the population in Farmville is earning a low income.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What is the number of houses with no heating fuel sources of any kind in Farmville, VA?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
8
- E.
10
Correct Answer
E. 10Explanation
The correct answer is 10 because it is stated that the number of houses with no heating fuel sources of any kind in Farmville, VA is 10.Rate this question:
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- 16.
What book is represented by the following call number: PL856.U673 E44 1993 ?
Correct Answer
The Elephant Vanishes
The Elephant Vanishes.
The Elephant vanishesExplanation
The call number "PL856.U673 E44 1993" represents the book "The Elephant Vanishes". The call number is a unique identifier used in libraries to locate specific books. In this case, the call number includes the classification code "PL856.U673" which corresponds to a specific subject or language, and "E44 1993" which likely represents the author's last name and the year of publication. Therefore, the book associated with this call number is "The Elephant Vanishes".Rate this question:
- 17.
Is the publication Sports Management peer reviewed?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
The given answer is "Yes" because the question is asking whether the publication "Sports Management" is peer-reviewed. Peer review is a process where experts in the same field review and evaluate the quality and validity of the research articles before they are published. Therefore, if the publication is peer-reviewed, it means that the articles published in "Sports Management" undergo this rigorous evaluation process by experts in the field, ensuring the credibility and reliability of the information presented in the publication.Rate this question:
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- 18.
To determine your source's credibility, you should take into account which of the following:
- A.
If the author is considered an expert in the relevant field
- B.
If the publication peer-reviews its entries
- C.
If other significant publications quote from or refer to the author in question
- D.
The date of publication
- E.
The frequency of publication (daily, weekly, monthly, bi-annually, annually, and so on)--if something is published daily, it can be retracted the next day!
Correct Answer(s)
A. If the author is considered an expert in the relevant field
B. If the publication peer-reviews its entries
C. If other significant publications quote from or refer to the author in question
D. The date of publication
E. The frequency of publication (daily, weekly, monthly, bi-annually, annually, and so on)--if something is published daily, it can be retracted the next day!Explanation
ALL of these criteria are important.Rate this question:
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