Beyond Surfing: Self-Check

OSLIS Beyond Surfing Self-Check

Multiple-choice exercise

 

Choose the best answer for each question.

 

1.  Surfing the Web is:

 

A.    looking at all the websites that exist

B.    locating information quickly

C.    like going to the bookstore with no specific purchase in my mind.

 

2.  The best time to surf is:

 

A.    when you need specific information

B.    when you have a lot of extra time

C.    in the evening

 

3.  Information on the Web is:

 

A.    always accurate and up-to-date

B.    reviewed by editors

C.    published by anyone who wants to post information

 

4.  Directories:

 

A.    are a list of people and places

B.    are a list of search engines

C.    organize websites by categories

 

5.  Search engines:

 

A.    are best used for finding specific sites or specific information

B.    all use the same search options

C.    charge a subscription fee

 

6.  You should use a metasearch engine when:

 

A.    you want to browse several search engines

B.    you want to locate information on a little-known topic

C.    you want to look at the latest stock quotes

 

 
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