Module 2 Quiz - Choosing A Topic
The final section of this module is a 9 question quiz. Choose your answer, then click the submit button. The quiz will display a response to your answer. Read the response, then go to the next question. You can take the quiz over again, but you must complete it before retaking any questions. The last page of the quiz displays a summary of your answers. You will be able to print out your quiz results. An email will be sent to you with your results and a certificate of completion.
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Which of the following are effective strategies for choosing search terms? (Choose all that apply.)
- A.
Write out your topic in a few sentences
- B.
Highlight the main terms and phrases
- C.
Brainstorm synonyms, broader terms, and narrower terms
- D.
List abbreviations and alternate spellings of words
- E.
Check a subject encyclopedia for ideas and concepts
Correct Answer(s)
A. Write out your topic in a few sentences
B. Highlight the main terms and phrases
C. Brainstorm synonyms, broader terms, and narrower terms
D. List abbreviations and alternate spellings of words
E. Check a subject encyclopedia for ideas and conceptsExplanation
Actually, all of these strategies are effective.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In library indexes and databases the records have searchable fields such as 'author', 'title' and 'subject headings'. (Choose one.)
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Library database records do have fields which allow for more targeted and efficient searches.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Imagine you are searching a library database for articles about college students' jobs. Choose two possible options for a search strategy from the examples below.
- A.
Students who work
- B.
Students and work
- C.
Work and employment and job and students
- D.
(work or employment or job) and students
Correct Answer(s)
B. Students and work
D. (work or employment or job) and studentsExplanation
Phrases that include words like 'who' are usually not effective. Remember to connect different ideas with AND. But using AND would mean the record would have to include all four terms in it. Also, some of these terms are synonyms for the same concept. They can be connected with OR (for example, work OR employment OR job).Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which one of these records is NOT found in MnPALS, the library catalog? (Choose one.)
- A.
Books
- B.
Articles
- C.
Magazines
- D.
Newspapers
Correct Answer
B. ArticlesExplanation
The records for books, magazines and newspapers are in MnPALS, but articles are not.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Truncation is (choose one):
- A.
A way to search for alternate endings of works
- B.
Having excess baggage
Correct Answer
A. A way to search for alternate endings of works -
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Using the connector OR in a search (Choose one.)
- A.
Broadens your search
- B.
Narrows your search
Correct Answer
A. Broadens your searchExplanation
The connector OR broadens your search and the connector AND narrows the search.Rate this question:
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- 7.
You will get MORE results from which of these searches: (Choose one.)
- A.
Tobacco and advertising and children
- B.
Tobacco or advertising or children
Correct Answer
B. Tobacco or advertising or childrenExplanation
The connector OR broadens your search and the connector AND narrows the search.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which one of these search types looks for terms anywhere in the record of a book or article? (Choose one.)
- A.
Title search
- B.
Subject search
- C.
Keyword search
- D.
Author search
Correct Answer
C. Keyword searchExplanation
A keyword search looks for terms anywhere in the record of a book or article.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Using the connector AND broadens your search, and you will get more records back. (Choose one.)
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The AND connector narrows your search because both terms must be present.Rate this question:
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