Imd312_week 3_tutorial Exercise (Topic 2: Electronic Resources)

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1. One of the restrictions of Internet resources is Proliferation of "Junk"

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The statement "One of the restrictions of Internet resources is proliferation of 'Junk'" is true. This means that one of the limitations or drawbacks of using Internet resources is the abundance of low-quality or irrelevant information, commonly referred to as "junk." With the vast amount of information available on the internet, it can be challenging to filter out reliable and valuable sources from the noise of spam, fake news, misleading content, and irrelevant material. This can hinder the effectiveness and efficiency of online research and information gathering.

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This IMD312 Week 3 Tutorial Exercise focuses on evaluating electronic resources, specifically Internet resources. It assesses understanding of the advantages, limitations, and verification of online information, emphasizing the... see moreimportance of accuracy and currency in digital content. see less

2. A bibliographic database is a database of bibliographic records, an organized digital collection of references to published literature, including journal and newspaper articles, conference proceedings, reports, government and legal publications, patents, books, etc.

Explanation

The given answer is true because a bibliographic database is indeed a database that contains bibliographic records. These records are organized and include references to various types of published literature such as journal articles, newspaper articles, conference proceedings, reports, government publications, legal publications, patents, and books. Therefore, the statement accurately describes the nature and purpose of a bibliographic database.

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3. "The Internet is a valuable source of information, however caution must be taken to assure the information is correct" This statement refer to ACCURACY - one of the criteria of Internet evaluation.

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The statement is emphasizing the importance of being cautious when using the internet as a source of information. It acknowledges that while the internet is a valuable resource, there is a need to ensure the accuracy of the information obtained. This aligns with the criterion of accuracy in evaluating internet sources, as it highlights the need to verify the correctness of the information found online. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct.

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4. Proliferation of "Junk" is Information of value exist or available at a cost.

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The statement suggests that the proliferation of "junk" information is a result of valuable information being available at a cost. However, the correct answer is false. The proliferation of "junk" information is not necessarily linked to the existence or availability of valuable information at a cost. It can be caused by various factors such as misinformation, lack of regulation, or the ease of spreading false information on the internet.

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5. Which one do you navigation menu; distinct, simple, consistent, familiar, interactive, ordered, accessible, clickable, easy to interpret visual, etc…like? This above statement refers to which criteria of evaluation?

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The statement refers to the criteria of evaluation for navigability. It mentions various characteristics of a navigation menu such as being distinct, simple, consistent, familiar, interactive, ordered, accessible, clickable, and easy to interpret visually. These characteristics are all related to the ease and effectiveness of navigating through a website or application. Therefore, the correct answer is navigability.

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6. Journal file – Harvard Business Review, PROQUEST is one of  the examples of which types of databases?

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The given correct answer is "Full text databases". This is because the journal file mentioned, Harvard Business Review, is a source of written articles and publications. Full text databases contain complete texts of articles, reports, and other written materials, making them an appropriate category for this example. Numeric databases would primarily contain numerical data, image databases would primarily contain visual content, and directory/address databases would primarily contain contact information.

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7. One of the advantage of Internet resource is Limited free information.

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The statement suggests that limited free information is an advantage of Internet resources. However, this is not true as one of the main advantages of the Internet is the vast amount of free information available. The Internet provides access to a wide range of resources, including articles, research papers, educational materials, and more, which can be accessed without any cost. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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8. Full text databases provide mostly   numeric   data such as statistics, financial data, census   information, economic indicators, etc.

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Full text databases do not provide mostly numeric data. Instead, they provide a collection of full-text documents, which can include articles, books, reports, and other textual information. These databases are designed to allow users to search and retrieve relevant information based on keywords or phrases within the text. Numeric data such as statistics, financial data, census information, and economic indicators are typically found in specialized databases specifically designed for numerical data analysis. Therefore, the statement that full text databases provide mostly numeric data is false.

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9. How many dead links are on the page? Are the links current or updated regularly? Is the information on the page outdated? The above statement refers to which criteria of Internet evaluation?

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The statement refers to the criteria of currency in internet evaluation. Currency refers to the timeliness and relevance of the information on a webpage. In this case, the question is asking about the number of dead links on the page, which indicates that the information may not be up to date or current.

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10. Canada Business Directory List and Singapore Business Database are the example of Image Database.

Explanation

The given statement is false. Canada Business Directory List and Singapore Business Database are not examples of an Image Database. They are examples of business directories or databases that contain information about businesses in Canada and Singapore, respectively. An Image Database, on the other hand, would typically consist of a collection of images or visual data.

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11.
  • What credentials are listed for the authors?
  • Where is the document published? Check URL domain.
The above statement refers to which criteria of Internet evaluation?

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The question is asking about the credentials listed for the authors and the domain of the URL where the document is published. This information is used to assess the authority of the source. Authority is an important criterion in evaluating internet sources, as it helps determine if the authors have the expertise and credibility to provide accurate and reliable information.

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12. One of the criteria of Internet evaluation is Verification of Information.

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Verification of Information is indeed one of the criteria of Internet evaluation. It is crucial to verify the accuracy and reliability of the information found on the internet before considering it to be true. This involves cross-checking the information with multiple credible sources, ensuring that the information is up-to-date and unbiased, and evaluating the credibility of the source itself. Therefore, the given answer "False" is incorrect as verification of information is indeed an important criterion in evaluating internet content.

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One of the restrictions of Internet resources is Proliferation of...
A bibliographic database is a database of bibliographic records, an...
"The Internet is a valuable source of information, however...
Proliferation of "Junk" is Information of value exist or...
Which one do you navigation menu; distinct, simple, consistent,...
Journal file – Harvard Business Review, PROQUEST is one of ...
One of the advantage of Internet resource is Limited free...
Full text databases provide mostly   numeric   data...
How many dead links are on the page? ...
Canada Business Directory List and Singapore Business Database are the...
What credentials are listed for the authors? ...
One of the criteria of Internet evaluation is Verification of...
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