Reliability Of Websites Quiz
- 1.The reason why it is important to check the reliability of a website is because:
- A.
There isn't always someone to evaluate and validate all sites posted on the web.
- B.
Websites can be written by anyone on any subject whether the person is an expert in the subject or not.
- C.
Not everything posted on the web is true or accurate.
- D.
All of the above.
- 2.You can determine whether a website is reliable by looking at the author. You may find that a site is reliable if the author:
- A.
Is an expert in the subject.
- B.
Has links to several unidentifiable sites or organizations.
- C.
Has a short description of his/her background.
- D.
Has many advertisements on his/her website.
- 3.A website can be considered unreliable if:
- A.
It is linked to an educational institution.
- B.
It is mostly subjective.
- C.
It provides support for its argument.
- D.
If it has a mission statement.
- 4.How often a website is updated can be an indication of whether a site is reliable. The only time in which a website may not be updated but yet still reliable is if it contains:
- A.
Stock market details.
- B.
Current news reports.
- C.
Historical information.
- D.
All of the above.
- 5.Many reliable websites will have:
- A.
A slow loading rate.
- B.
Search tips and a help link.
- C.
Difficulty navigating to a selected link.
- D.
Organizational issues.
- 6.A website that contains a clear author who is an expert in the subject, links to an educational institution and is neatly organized can be considered as a reliable source.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.A website with many ads can most likely be considered a reliable source.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.Websites that are forums and allows for personal opinions should always be seen as a good source for information about controversial topics.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.An objective website is much more reliable than a subjective website.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.An indication that a website may not be reliable is if it has many broken links.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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