Question 1

Your personal knowledge does NOT include
A) your observations.
B) things you have learned from a class.
C) things you have learned from a book.
D) situations you have experienced.
E) sources you have accessed through a library.

Accepted Answer

Personal knowledge refers to knowledge that is gained through one's own experiences, observations, and interactions with the world, rather than from external sources such as books or libraries. Therefore, sources accessed through a library are not considered part of personal knowledge.

Question 2

Boolean searches created a way to get to more appropriate data by looking at the relationship between
A) print publications.
B) encyclopedia entries.
C) multimedia sources.
D) online search terms.
E) audio podcasts.

Accepted Answer

Boolean searches help to refine online search terms by looking at the relationship between different keywords and operators, allowing for more accurate results to be found in digital sources.

Question 3

A book bibliography card should NOT include the
A) author.
B) title.
C) page numbers.
D) publisher.
E) date of publication.

Accepted Answer

A book bibliography card should include the author, title, publisher, and date of publication, but it should not include specific page numbers as this information is generally only needed for in-text citations.

Question 4

A periodical article bibliography card should NOT include the
A) author.
B) title.
C) call number.
D) date of publication.
E) page numbers.

Accepted Answer

A periodical article bibliography card should include the author, title, date of publication and page numbers, but it should not include the call number, which is only relevant for the placement of the physical item in a library.

Question 5

The best place to find written information for a speech is
A) in various newspapers.
B) on microfilm.
C) in the web-based catalog.
D) in the library.
E) online database.

Accepted Answer

The library is the best place to find written information for a speech because it houses a variety of resources such as books, journals, and reference materials. Additionally, librarians can assist in finding relevant and reliable sources for research.

Question 6

Books, periodicals, and customized reading lists can be found in the
A) web-based index.
B) card catalog.
C) reference room.
D) library's web-based catalog.
E) Internet search engine.

Accepted Answer

The library's web-based catalog is the best choice as it specifically refers to the catalog of materials available at the library. The other options may provide general information but may not be as helpful in finding specific materials available in the library.

Question 7

Brainstorming is a technique to generate ideas on a subject.

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming involves generating a list of ideas or solutions for a specific topic or problem. By encouraging a free flow of ideas without judgment, brainstorming can be an effective way to stimulate creativity and generate innovative solutions.

Question 8

Clustering is a technique to memorize ideas on a particular subject.

Accepted Answer

Clustering is a technique used in machine learning and data analysis to group similar objects together but is not specifically about memorizing ideas.

Question 9

A two-step method for preparing a speech is brainstorming and clustering.

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming is the process of generating ideas and information about a topic, while clustering involves organizing these ideas into categories or groups. Together, these two methods can help a speaker develop a well-structured and comprehensive speech.

Question 10

Boolean method figures out where to pinpoint the appropriateness of Internet search results.

Accepted Answer

Boolean method, which involves using operators such as "AND," "OR," and "NOT," can be used to narrow down search results and pinpoint the most relevant ones.

Question 11

USB thumb drives are great for holding pictures, images, and even small video segments.

Accepted Answer

USB thumb drives (also called flash drives) are commonly used for storing and transferring files, including pictures and small video segments. However, they may not be suitable for larger video files or high resolution images depending on the storage capacity of the thumb drive.

Question 12

YouTube users can create playlists in specific folders that hold your video selections.

Accepted Answer

YouTube users can create playlists and group them in folders to organize their video selections.

Question 13

The topicality of information from an expert in the field does carry weight in an interview.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Note cards are desirable because they can be shuffled.

Accepted Answer

Note cards are often used for studying and organizing information because they can be easily rearranged and shuffled as needed.

Question 15

When searching the databases, you will find many of the articles that are in full text.

Accepted Answer

Many databases provide full-text articles or links to full-text articles for the user's convenience. However, not all articles may be available in full text in every database.

Question 16

The Internet has made the library obsolete.

Accepted Answer

While the internet has provided vast amounts of information and made it readily available, libraries still serve an important role in providing access to physical books, archives, and other resources that may not be available online. Libraries also serve as community hubs and offer programs and services beyond just book lending.

Question 17

Explain the two-step process of brainstorming and clustering.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

In what ways has the Internet improved academic research?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

In what situations would it be wise to include a personal interview in a speech? Give specific examples.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

What are the ethics of using the Internet as a resource?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 5: Gathering Supportive Material

Your personal knowledge does NOT include

Boolean searches created a way to get to more appropriate data by looking at the relationship between

A book bibliography card should NOT include the

A periodical article bibliography card should NOT include the

The best place to find written information for a speech is

Books, periodicals, and customized reading lists can be found in the