Multiple Choice Quiz


1	Which one of the following was NOT listed in the criteria for high-quality information?
		A)	comprehensive
		B)	verifiable
		C)	factual
		D)	opinionated


2	Your neighbor's German Shepherd barks whenever someone shouts a command in German at him. A friend's German Shepherd has a knowing look whenever she hears German being spoken. If you conclude (without doing further research) that German Shepherds understand the German language, you are making which one of the following mistakes?
		A)	Accepting a claim based solely on anecdotes.
		B)	Accepting a claim based solely on testimonials.
		C)	Accepting a claim based solely on one source.


3	One of your friends says that after she began drinking milk every day, her skin blemishes cleared up. Another friend says that drinking milk caused his acne to disappear. If you conclude (without doing further research) that drinking milk is a cure for skin problems, you are making which one of the following mistakes?
		A)	Accepting a claim based solely on anecdotes.
		B)	Accepting a claim based solely on testimonials.
		C)	Accepting a claim based solely on one source.


4	A group in your community believes strongly that aliens from Mars have infiltrated the local police force. If you accept the group's claim, you are making which one of the following mistakes?
		A)	Accepting a claim based solely on anecdotes.
		B)	Accepting a claim based solely on testimonials.
		C)	Accepting a claim based solely on opinions.


5	"A conclusion or judgment that remains open to dispute but seems true to one's own mind." Which word below matches this definition?
		A)	testimonial
		B)	anecdote
		C)	opinion
		D)	skepticism


6	In advising researchers to be cautious in using polls and surveys, the text cited all of the following as pitfalls of polls and surveys EXCEPT:
		A)	Polling of fewer than 100 people cannot give an accurate assessment of public opinion.
		B)	Some people do not respond honestly.
		C)	Results often depend upon how a question is asked.


7	Until recently, the text says, the majority of medical experts were wrong about the cause of
		A)	warts.
		B)	tooth decay.
		C)	stomach ulcers.
		D)	ingrown toenails.


8	Widespread dissemination of information on the Internet indicates
		A)	definite proof that the information is accurate.
		B)	almost certain proof that the information is accurate.
		C)	a strong probability that the information is accurate.
		D)	no proof that the information is accurate.


9	Which one of the following domain suffixes is the American Red Cross most likely to have?
		A)	.com
		B)	.org
		C)	.gov
		D)	.edu


10	Which one of the following statements is made by the text?
		A)	Sites with ".edu" suffixes tend to be more objective and accurate than ".com" sites.
		B)	Sites with ".com" suffixes tend to be more objective and accurate than ".edu" sites.
		C)	Sites with ".edu" suffixes tend to have the same level of objectivity and accuracy as ".com" sites.


11	In a Web address, the initials "de" stand for
		A)	Deutschland
		B)	Denmark
		C)	Denver
		D)	Detroit


12	Which initials are often used in the addresses of Web sites based in China?
		A)	ch
		B)	ci
		C)	cn
		D)	ca


13	In evaluating the reliability of a Web site, you should examine all of the following EXCEPT:
		A)	graphic design
		B)	sponsor
		C)	author
		D)	date


14	A book published in 1894 may be used legally without getting permission or paying a fee because of the legal concept known as
		A)	fair use.
		B)	public domain.
		C)	plagiarism.
		D)	copyright.


15	Royalty-free material affords the buyer all of the following rights EXCEPT:
		A)	exemption from paying additional fees.
		B)	permission to reprint.
		C)	authority to claim copyright ownership.

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