1. You're least likely to feel that an Internet source is reliable if the information is posted
   

Aon behalf of a university department.

Bon the website of a local university.

Cwithout a specific author.

Don the United States Department of Labor website.

Student Answer: A

Answer: Incorrect

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1. The credibility of a work deals mainly with
   

Acorrectness of information.

Bobjectivity.

Cthe author.

Dthe support for ideas.

Student Answer: A

Answer: Incorrect

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1. You've been assigned a research paper on the possible role of gender in playground behavior, and you're unsure where to begin your research. What would be the best way to start?
   

ADo an Internet search on the most common playground problems for toddlers

BScan through articles in Psychology Today

CAsk the advice of a reference librarian

DBrowse books on gender roles

Student Answer: A

Answer: Incorrect

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1. You've been assigned a research paper on the Holy Wars. Which of the following would provide a factual base for additional research?
   

AWorld Almanac

BEncyclopedia

CReaders' Guide

DThesaurus

Student Answer: A

Answer: Incorrect

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1. You're looking in a library for a book that focuses on early childhood education. The library uses the Library of Congress System. Which call number should you look under?
   

AL

BC

CE

DE–F

Student Answer: C

Answer: Incorrect

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1. Under the Library of Congress system, where would you begin to search for books on the legal system of Greece?
   

AK

BU

CE

DG

Student Answer: D

Answer: Incorrect

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1. If a source is reasonable, we know
   

Athe information is universally accepted.

Bthe information offered is fair, balanced, easy to believe, and consistent.

Cthe information offered is up-to-date, factual, detailed, and precise.

Dwe can trust and believe the author.

Student Answer: C

Answer: Incorrect

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1. The call number of the book that you're looking for is R865.2. What do you know about the book based on this information?
   

AIt's a reference book.

BIt's a book of or about Roman literature.

CIt's a book that can be gained through interlibrary loan.

DIt's a book about medicine.

Student Answer: B

Answer: Incorrect

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1. When beginning to research a given topic, it's important to
   

Alook at books on every aspect of your topic.

Bremember your topic and stay focused.

Cunderstand that quality sources can't be found online.

Dbrowse different types of books and Internet sites.

Student Answer: D

Answer: Incorrect

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1. Reference librarians are specially trained to help patrons perform what task?
   

ACreate a written outline

BSign out DVDs

CResearch a topic

DApply for a library card

Student Answer: D

Answer: Incorrect

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