Question 1

What type of research involves gathering information directly from people?

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Primary research

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Descriptive research

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Tertiary research

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Secondary research

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of credible information sources?

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The author is a recognised authority on the subject

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The source is anonymous

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Information is from a personal blog

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The information is anecdotal

Question 3

What is a disadvantage of using the internet for research?

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Anyone can post information on the internet

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It is the only source needed

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It is always free to access

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Information is always accurate

Question 4

What should be included in a search term for more relevant results?

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Specific words related to the subject

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General terms

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Random words

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Common phrases

Question 5

When researching, what is important to verify for quantitative information?

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Verify the same information from a different credible source

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Accept it without question

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Look for similar opinions

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Rely on just one source

Question 6

What is the risk of failing to acknowledge your sources of information?

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You may be accused of plagiarism

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It will save time

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You will not have to worry about copyright

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You will gain more credibility

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of secondary research?

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Gathering information from books and articles

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Interviewing a specialist

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Collecting data from direct observations

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Conducting a survey

Question 8

What should you do when you identify a relevant piece of information?

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Note its source

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Change the source

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Ignore the source

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Use it without citation

Question 9

What can be an advantage of using the internet for research?

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Access to a vast amount of information

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Less reliable sources

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Limited access to information

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Time-consuming searches

Question 10

What should you check about the date of publication when researching?

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Ensure the source is current

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Focus on the author's name

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Ignore the publication date

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Check if the source is old

Question 11

What is primary research?

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Research that involves gathering information directly from people.

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Research focused only on books and journals.

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Research that is solely conducted online.

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Research that involves using previously published data.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of secondary research?

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Using a library book to find information for a report.

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Conducting a survey to gather opinions.

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Observing behavior in a public setting.

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Collecting data through interviews.

Question 13

Why is it important to verify the source of information?

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To ensure the information is credible and reliable.

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To limit the amount of data collected.

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To avoid using too many sources.

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To make the research process faster.

Question 14

What type of information should you check for accuracy?

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Quantitative information, such as figures or data that can be measured.

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Only qualitative opinions.

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Personal anecdotes and stories.

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General information without sources.

Question 15

What is a potential disadvantage of using the internet for research?

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Anyone can post information, making it unreliable.

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It is difficult to find information.

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You always need to pay for access.

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It takes a long time to get results.

Question 16

When using search engines, what is an important aspect to consider?

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The choice of specific keywords or search terms.

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The number of search results returned.

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The look of the search engine interface.

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The speed of your internet connection.

Question 17

What should you do with the sources of relevant information?

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Always note their sources to avoid plagiarism.

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Only keep track of the first source found.

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Ignore them as they are not important.

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Use them without citation.

Question 18

What practice can help you return to useful webpages later?

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Use 'Favourites' or bookmark them.

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Ignore them after initial viewing.

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Write down the URLs on paper.

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Look them up again with similar searches.

Question 19

What does the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 affect?

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It limits what you can copy or distribute to others.

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It determines how to conduct primary research.

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It regulates internet usage.

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It controls the number of books published.

Question 20

What should you be clear about when researching information?

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The detail required, end use of information, available time, and resources.

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Your personal feelings about the subject.

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The opinions of your colleagues.

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The amount of information you can ignore.

Question 21

What type of research gathers information directly from people?

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Primary research

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Qualitative research

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Secondary research

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Tertiary research

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a source of information mentioned in the text?

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Telegraph

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Newspapers

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Journals

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Books

Question 23

Before beginning your research, what should you ensure you have?

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An accurate brief

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A completed report

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A defined audience

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A list of sources

Question 24

What does it mean for a source to be 'credible and reliable'?

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It should be published by a recognized authority

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It must be the most recent publication

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It should be a personal blog

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It has to be popular

Question 25

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using the internet for research?

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Anyone can post information

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It's regularly updated

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It provides vast information

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It's accessible from anywhere

Question 26

What is a good practice when you find useful webpages during research?

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Use 'Favourites' or bookmarking

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Print the pages immediately

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Save them as images

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Ignore the URLs

Question 27

What should you check to ensure the information you plan to use is current?

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The date of publication

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The number of references

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The website's popularity

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The author's credentials

Question 28

What might happen if you fail to acknowledge your sources?

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You may be accused of plagiarism

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Your research may become invalid

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Your report may be rejected

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You will lose points on your assignment

Question 29

How can keywords impact your research efficiency on the internet?

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They can reduce search time and improve relevance

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They make results more confusing

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They are unnecessary for effective research

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They only work in specialized databases

Question 30

What should you do with the information you decide is relevant?

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Note its source

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Forget about the source

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Share it on social media

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Use it without citation

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