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Quiz Website Evaluation Pretest

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Test out your knowledge of website evaluation with this quick pretest!

 

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A domain name tells you where the information on a site was found.

2

It is not necessary for a website to provide the name of an author or organization responsible for the site, as long as the site appears to be credible.

3

In the URL, a tilde (~) usually indicates a personal web directory rather than being part of the organization's official web site.

4

A reliable website does not need to include the date for when the site was updated, because then nobody will know when it was created.

5

Having contact information available for the author or organization of a website is important.

6

The most reliable websites are the ones sponsored by commercial organizations holding the domain name (.com).

7

A biased website tells both sides of a story or problem.

8

The author of a site does not need to give credit for unoriginal information used as long as they provide a list of links to sites that provide similar information.

9

Websites that are designed to advertise and sell products are not considered reliable sources of information.