Library Database Training
Complete this quiz after reviewing the How to Use the Library Databases powerpoint. You must score 70% or better to pass. After completing the quiz, print your certificate and return it to the Librarian.
- 1.
What is an abstract?
- A.
The full content of a document
- B.
The bibliographic information necessary to cite an article
- C.
A brief synopsis of the article
Correct Answer
C. A brief synopsis of the article -
- 2.
What two databases does Apollo College subscribe to?
- A.
CINAHL
- B.
PubMed
- C.
Info-Trac
- D.
Google
- E.
Wikipedia
Correct Answer(s)
A. CINAHL
C. Info-Trac -
- 3.
Name two ways that Info-Trac and CINAHL can be accessed.
- A.
By typing in the complete web addresses on the Internet
- B.
By searching for them on Google
- C.
From a link on the Student Resource Page
Correct Answer(s)
A. By typing in the complete web addresses on the Internet
C. From a link on the Student Resource Page -
- 4.
The best way to start a search in Info-Trac when you're not sure of the correct search term is
- A.
Keep entering search terms until you find one that works.
- B.
Close your eyes and wish really hard that the right term will pop into your head.
- C.
Use the "Browse Subjects" feature to find the correct term.
Correct Answer
C. Use the "Browse Subjects" feature to find the correct term. -
- 5.
You need to find an article on CPR using InfoTrac but aren't getting any search results. What should you do?
- A.
Give up. Info-Trac is useless.
- B.
Use the "Browse Subjects" feature to discover that the correct search term is Cardiovascular Resuscitation.
- C.
Look it up on Wikipedia.
Correct Answer
B. Use the "Browse Subjects" feature to discover that the correct search term is Cardiovascular Resuscitation. -
- 6.
In addition to performing basic subject searches on CINAHL, you can also find information through what three features?
- A.
Evidence-Based Care Sheets
- B.
Images
- C.
Print, save, share
- D.
Quick Lessons
Correct Answer(s)
A. Evidence-Based Care Sheets
B. Images
D. Quick Lessons -
- 7.
When trying to locate research information for school projects why is using databases such as Info-Trac and CINAHL preferable to general Internet searches?
- A.
Many of the articles in the databases come from professional journals that are peer-reviewed.
- B.
The articles in the databases are always true.
- C.
It is easier to locate information in the databases.
Correct Answer
A. Many of the articles in the databases come from professional journals that are peer-reviewed. -
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