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| 1 |  |  In most libraries, the person who is best able to help you with your research is called a _____________. |
|  | A) | research assistant |
|  | B) | research tutor |
|  | C) | reference aide |
|  | D) | reference librarian |
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| 2 |  |  Regarding the World Wide Web, what is the name for a highlighted word or picture that when clicked transports you to another place within a document or to another Web site? |
|  | A) | connection |
|  | B) | keyword |
|  | C) | bookmark |
|  | D) | hyperlink |
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| 3 |  |  A ___________ is a Web site that posts materials that a person or organization wants to share with the world. |
|  | A) | portal |
|  | B) | blog |
|  | C) | search site |
|  | D) | network |
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| 4 |  |  On the Internet, what term is used to describe a packet of messages that flow from an original query and are organized sequentially? |
|  | A) | thread |
|  | B) | box |
|  | C) | pipe |
|  | D) | directory |
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| 5 |  |  On the Internet, a subject directory is a |
|  | A) | service that lets you search for keywords on Web pages throughout the world. |
|  | B) | global system for delivering and displaying documents. |
|  | C) | catalog that starts off with broad topics, which are then subdivided into smaller categories. |
|  | D) | vast network of networks, linking computers throughout the world. |
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| 6 |  |  When using a search engine on the Internet, you can avoid getting an avalanche of thousands of results by |
|  | A) | asking the Webmaster of the site for help. |
|  | B) | using multiple keywords. |
|  | C) | selecting an unusual word as keyword. |
|  | D) | drilling down from general to specific. |
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| 7 |  |  Which one of the following is the standard way of designating phrases in Internet searches? |
|  | A) | parentheses |
|  | B) | italics |
|  | C) | bold print |
|  | D) | quotation marks |
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| 8 |  |  If you want to find information on the Internet about how many drug smugglers are arrested each year, your best strategy is to use |
|  | A) | search engines. |
|  | B) | subject directories. |
|  | C) | expert sites. |
|  | D) | discussion forums. |
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| 9 |  |  Electronic databases of magazine articles often provide abstracts, which are |
|  | A) | citations. |
|  | B) | full-text articles. |
|  | C) | brief summaries. |
|  | D) | analyses. |
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| 10 |  |  For creating a lifetime filing system, the text recommended all of the following EXCEPT: |
|  | A) | Keep computer files of memos and reports in your field. |
|  | B) | Be careful not to accumulate too many notes. |
|  | C) | Keep file folders of articles in your field. |
|  | D) | For folders, use stick-on slips as labels. |
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| 11 |  |  All of the following are examples of field research EXCEPT: |
|  | A) | interviewing an expert. |
|  | B) | conducting an e-mail survey. |
|  | C) | photocopying a magazine article. |
|  | D) | observing human behavior. |
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| 12 |  |  Of the types of interviews below, which one is most likely to lead to a personal friendship? |
|  | A) | e-mail |
|  | B) | telephone |
|  | C) | face-to-face |
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| 13 |  |  In a personal interview, "How do you feel about negative political ads?" is an example of which type of question? |
|  | A) | open |
|  | B) | closed |
|  | C) | clarifying |
|  | D) | follow-up |
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| 14 |  |  After a personal interview, the text recommends all of the following steps EXCEPT: |
|  | A) | promptly expand your notes. |
|  | B) | evaluate your information. |
|  | C) | create a fresh set of notes based on memory alone. |
|  | D) | write a thank-you note. |
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| 15 |  |  For making notes while reading an article, which one of the following pieces of advice is NOT given by the text? |
|  | A) | Begin by quickly reading through the material to see if there is anything worth noting. |
|  | B) | On the second reading, slow down and read carefully. |
|  | C) | Never write a complete sentence. |
|  | D) | Use a separate note for each idea. |
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| 16 |  |  If your library does not have the materials you need, it can often get them from another library on your behalf. |
|  | A) | true |
|  | B) | false |
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| 17 |  |  Inter-library loans always involve paying a fee. |
|  | A) | true |
|  | B) | false |
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| 18 |  |  The Internet provides virtually all of the research material that a student speaker needs. |
|  | A) | true |
|  | B) | false |
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| 19 |  |  If you want to find out how people in other parts of the world feel about a political issue, your best approach on the Internet is to use discussion forums. |
|  | A) | true |
|  | B) | false |
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| 20 |  |  It is considered unethical for students to use the Internet to ask for help with items like quotations and personal experiences. |
|  | A) | true |
|  | B) | false |
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| 21 |  |  If you are looking for the best price on a digital camera, your most efficient strategy on the Internet is to begin with a subject directory. |
|  | A) | true |
|  | B) | false |
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| 22 |  |  If Internet researchers do not find what they are looking for by using one search engine, they should use another search engine. |
|  | A) | true |
|  | B) | false |
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| 23 |  |  Subject directories are superior for general information, while search engines are better for specific items. |
|  | A) | true |
|  | B) | false |
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| 24 |  |  Web searching is always faster and more efficient than using traditional library resources such as books. |
|  | A) | true |
|  | B) | false |
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| 25 |  |  "Do Democrats outnumber Republicans in this state?" is an example of an open question. |
|  | A) | true |
|  | B) | false |
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| 26 |  |  Even if you use an audiotape recorder during an interview, you should also take notes. |
|  | A) | true |
|  | B) | false |
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| 27 |  |  Near the end of an interview, ask the interviewee if you have omitted any questions that should have been asked. |
|  | A) | true |
|  | B) | false |
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| 28 |  |  When a researcher finds a good magazine article, he or she should always make notes and never rely on photocopies. |
|  | A) | true |
|  | B) | false |
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| 29 |  |  When you take notes from reference books, you should never insert your personal opinions. |
|  | A) | true |
|  | B) | false |
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| 30 |  |  When you take notes from reference books, you should put three notes on each card or piece of paper. |
|  | A) | true |
|  | B) | false |
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