Information Skills for Year 1 Computing: Master Online Research

Question 1

What does it mean to use information in a responsible way?

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Using it in a way that respects the rights of others

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Using it only for your own benefit

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Using it without giving credit to the source

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Using it to harm others

Question 2

Which of these is a good way to find out the truth about a current event?

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Read a news article from a trusted news source

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Watch a video on social media

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Ask a friend for their opinion

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Guess based on what you already know

Question 3

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven, while an opinion cannot

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An opinion is based on evidence, while a fact is not

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A fact is always true, while an opinion can be false

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A fact is subjective, while an opinion is objective

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a good way to use information you find online?

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Using it to spread rumors

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Using it to learn something new

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Using it to make a decision

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Using it to create something

Question 5

When you're searching for information online, it's important to make sure the website you're using is:

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Trustworthy and accurate

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Fun to play with

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Popular and well-known

Question 6

How can you tell if a website is reliable?

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Look for a padlock in the address bar and check the website's URL.

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Check if the website looks professional.

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See if the website has many pop-ups.

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Trust any website that appears first in a search engine.

Question 7

How can you tell if a website is reliable?

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It has a lock symbol in the address bar.

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It has a lot of colorful pictures.

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It shows up first in a Google search.

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It has a lot of pop-up ads.

Question 8

What should you do if you're not sure if a website is reliable?

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Ask your teacher or a librarian for help.

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Ignore it and move on.

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Copy and paste the information into a search engine

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Trust your gut feeling.

Question 9

What is the best way to take notes from a website?

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Use your own words to summarize the main points.

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Copy and paste the entire website.

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Write down everything you read.

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Take screenshots of the website.

Question 10

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven, while an opinion is a belief.

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A fact is always true, while an opinion is always false.

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A fact is written in a book, while an opinion is spoken.

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A fact is agreed upon by everyone, while an opinion is not.

Question 11

What is the difference between a primary and a secondary source?

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A primary source was written by someone who was there at the time, while a secondary source was written by someone who was not.

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A primary source is about a specific event, while a secondary source is about a general topic.

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A primary source is meant to persuade the reader, while a secondary source is meant to inform the reader.

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A primary source is written for children, while a secondary source is written for adults.

Question 12

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven, while an opinion cannot

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An opinion is based on evidence, while a fact is not

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Facts are always true, while opinions are not

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Opinions are more important than facts

Question 13

If you are not sure if information is true, what should you do?

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Check it with an adult

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Share it with your friends

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Ignore it

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Post it on social media

Question 14

What is the purpose of a bibliography?

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To list the sources you used in your work

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To show how much research you have done

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To impress your teacher

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To make your work look longer

Question 15

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven, while an opinion cannot

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An opinion is based on evidence, while a fact is not

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A fact is always true, while an opinion can be wrong

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An opinion is important, while a fact is not

Question 16

When searching online, it's important to check if the website is:

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Trustworthy

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Entertaining

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Well-liked

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a benefit of being information literate?

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Becoming a better teacher

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Checking if information is accurate and reliable

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Finding information quickly and easily

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Understanding different points of view

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a way to check if a website is trustworthy?

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See if the website has a lot of spelling and grammar mistakes

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Look for a domain that ends in .gov or .edu

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Check if the website has contact information

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Check if the website has a privacy policy

Question 19

What does it mean to plagiarise?

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To copy someone else's work and claim it as your own

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To use someone else's ideas but give them credit

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To write something that is completely original

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To share your work with others

Question 20

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is something that can be proven, while an opinion is a personal belief

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An opinion is something that can be proven, while a fact is a personal belief

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There is no difference between a fact and an opinion

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A fact is something that is true, while an opinion is something that is false

Question 21

What does the acronym WWW stand for?

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World Wide Web

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Wide World Web

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World Web Wide

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Web Wide World

Question 22

What does the term 'copyright' mean?

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The right to protect your work from being copied

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The right to copy something

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The right to use something without permission

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The right to share your work with others

Question 23

When you're not sure if information you've found online is true, what should you do?

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Ask a trusted adult, like a teacher or parent

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Guess

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Ignore it

Question 24

Which of the following is a key element of information literacy?

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Evaluating the accuracy and credibility of information

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Using social media to find information

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Simply accessing information online

Question 25

When evaluating an online source, it's important to consider its:

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Purpose and any potential bias

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Visual appearance

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Number of followers or subscribers

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Popularity on social media

Question 26

Which of the following is a characteristic of a reliable website?

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Clear authorship and contact information

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Sensational or attention-grabbing language

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Fancy graphics and animations

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Pop-up advertisements that make it hard to read the content

Question 27

When using information from an online source, it's important to:

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Cite the source correctly

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Ignore any copyright notices

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Use the information without giving credit

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Change the words to make it seem like your own

Question 28

Which of the following is a way to improve your information literacy skills?

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Practicing evaluating and using information from various sources

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Only using information from textbooks

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Memorizing a list of trusted websites

Question 29

When searching for information, it's helpful to use:

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Keywords and search operators

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Advanced search options exclusively

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Only the search bar

Question 30

Which of the following is an advantage of using digital information sources?

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Access to a wider range of up-to-date information

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Guarantee of accuracy and reliability

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Reduced need for critical thinking skills

Question 31

Which of the following is a website that provides access to peer-reviewed scholarly articles?

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Google Scholar

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TikTok

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Instagram

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Wikipedia

Question 32

When using information literacy skills in everyday life, it's important to:

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Be aware of your own biases and seek out different perspectives

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Only seek out information that confirms your existing beliefs

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Always trust the first source of information you find

Question 33

Which of the following is a characteristic of a credible website?

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Provides clear and accurate information

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Has a .org domain name

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Has a lot of advertisements

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Is easy to navigate

Question 34

What is an important step in evaluating the reliability of a news article?

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Checking the author's credentials and biases

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Reading the article's title and introduction

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Looking for articles with many comments or shares

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Trusting the information provided by the author

Question 35

Which of the following is a responsible way to use information from the internet?

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Citing the source and using it fairly

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Changing the information to fit your needs

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Sharing it with others without giving credit

Question 36

Why is it important to use quotation marks when copying text directly from a source?

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To avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original author

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To make the text stand out from the rest of your writing

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To show that the text is more important

Question 37

What is an advantage of using online encyclopedias?

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They provide easy access to a wide range of information

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They are always 100% accurate

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They are written by experts in every field

Question 38

What is the main difference between a primary and a secondary source?

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A primary source provides firsthand information, while a secondary source provides information about a primary source

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A primary source is always more reliable than a secondary source

Question 39

Which of the following search engines specializes in academic research?

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Google Scholar

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Yahoo

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Google

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Bing

Question 40

When organizing your research notes, what is most important?

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Using a system that makes sense to you and allows you to easily find the information you need

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Writing everything down in one long document

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Using different colors of highlighters to mark different types of information

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a good way to avoid plagiarism?

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Paraphrasing the source without citing it

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Using quotation marks around directly copied text

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Giving credit to the original author

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Citing the source correctly

Question 42

Why is digital literacy important in today's world?

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It allows individuals to access, use, and create information responsibly and ethically

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It makes it easier to communicate with others

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It helps people to find jobs