30 question

1. The goal of reading comprehension is

		researching.
		creativity.
		understanding.
		persistence.

QUESTION 2

1. In the CARS test for information​ quality, the acronym refers​ to:

		culture, assumption,​ realization, and sustenance.
		criticism, accuracy,​ relevance, and strategy.
		credibility, assessment,​ relevance, and support.
		credibility, accuracy,​ reasonableness, and support.

QUESTION 3

1. Mastering __________ will improve your reading speed and comprehension.

		technology
		skimming
		study habits
		new terms

QUESTION 4

1. Calling out important concepts and information so they get your attention is called highlighting.

 True

 False

QUESTION 5

1. Which of the following is NOT an example of plagiarism?

		Copying and pasting from a Web page without including the URL
		Paraphrasing an idea and including a citation to the original source
		Quoting​ word-for-word with no accompanying citation
		Paraphrasing an idea without citing the original source

QUESTION 6

1. Search engines cannot find everything. Which of the following is NOT a reason why?

		Library materials are restricted to student users.
		The Internet prioritizes newer information.
		Some sources are not included in the library's digital subscriptions.
		Not all sources are in digital format.

QUESTION 7

1. What are 3 ways you can maximize your study area?

		Study only before your test or exam.
		Use locations that work.
		Choose times that work.
		Multitask.
		Concentrate.

QUESTION 8

1. Most students will master textbook material after one reading.

 True

 False

QUESTION 9

1. Information literacy involves all of the following​ EXCEPT:

		accessing specific information.
		determining how much information you need.
		evaluating the usefulness of information.
		sending information to others.

QUESTION 10

1. Arguments that are proven to be well-supported with evidence are called claims.

 True

 False

QUESTION 11

1. Class notes are not as important to study as your textbook materials.

 True

 False

QUESTION 12

1. Skimming involves a careful search for specific facts and examples.

 True

 False

QUESTION 13

1. When you see the connection between what you study and your short-term and long-term goals, you will be better able to focus, to remember, to learn, and to apply what you have learned.

 True

 False

QUESTION 14

1. Taking marginal notes helps you identify important concepts and find answers to your​ Q-stage questions.

 True

 False

QUESTION 15

1. The key to retaining information from material that you are studying is

		reading it once.
		surveying the chapter elements.
		checking the glossary for key terms.
		reviewing frequently.

QUESTION 16

1. When you examine whether information is​ fair, objective, and consistent you are​ evaluating:

		credibility.
		support.
		accuracy.
		reasonableness.

QUESTION 17

1. Examining whether a source is believable and trustworthy refers to _________.

		credibility
		support
		reasonableness
		accuracy

QUESTION 18

1. Forcing your brain to switch back and forth between tasks can increase work time and errors can be remedied by ___________.

		structuring your work session
		taking control of technology
		dealing with internal distractions
		having a break planned

QUESTION 19

1. Which of the following is the most reliable research source?

		An academic directory from 2012
		Google
		A database accessible through your school library
		Wikipedia

QUESTION 20

1. SQ3R is a

		study technique where you survey, question, read, recite, and review.
		listening technique to hear sound, question, and respond.
		note-taking technique to study, question, read to remember, and review.
		memory technique that includes sensory, question, recall, and remember.

QUESTION 21

1. The overriding purpose of using the SQ3R method is to

		grasp ideas quickly, remember more information, and be able to review for tests more effectively.
		build your vocabulary for college-level reading.
		deal with complex and difficult reading material.
		increase your reading speed.

QUESTION 22

1. Using another writer's words, ideas, thoughts, or illustrations without crediting the author is plagiarism.

 True

 False

QUESTION 23

1. Which way to annotate your text will help you learn the MOST from the materials?

		Highlight as much information as possible.
		Circle every topic sentence.
		Underline everything that is in bold, color, or italics.
		Write questions in the margins and circle important ideas.

QUESTION 24

1. When you search for a topic​ online, and put quotes around a phrase so that you find the words in the exact order that you type them​ in, you are​ using:

		critical thinking.
		the CARS system.
		plagiarism.
		Boolean logic.

QUESTION 25

1. The modern workplace features an enormous increase in knowledge work, which is primarily concerned with information rather than manual labor.

 True

 False

QUESTION 26

1. A set of connected ideas support by examples is a(an) ________.

		ideology
		claim
		evaluation
		argument

QUESTION 27

1. The results of a search may reveal ambiguous data. In dealing with this ambiguity, which action should students avoid?

		Pick the data that seems most correct and discard the rest.
		Check the reliability of each source and identify bias.
		Check the reasonableness of the data in each source.
		Compare sources and find where most of them are in agreement.

QUESTION 28

1. The first stage in SQ3R is questioning.

 True

 False

QUESTION 29

1. Which is the first step in the process of reading materials critically?

		Determine what is important and necessary to remember
		Do a Google search of the author
		Check the publication date
		Evaluate arguments

QUESTION 30

1. If you can use technology effectively, you are automatically information literate.

 True

 False