ISU LIB 160 Quiz 2 Locating Information questions
and answers with solutions
Chapter 2 discusses three major information finding tools; web search engines, library discovery
tools, and article indexes.
Why would you use multiple finding tools when looking for information? - ANSWER Each can
help you find different sets of sources for a more complete understanding of the topic
According to Chapter 2 each of the three major finding tools helps you find specific types of
resources. Which one of the finding tools listed on the drop-down menu is the best choice for
finding... - ANSWER resources that a specific library owns
- library discovery tools
in-depth research articles on a specific topic
- indexes and databases
up-to-date information and news
- web search engines
This chapter discusses the difference between open web material and paywalled resources. For
each item below, indicate if it describes Open or Paywalled resource. - ANSWER you can view
the resource regardless of your affiliation
- Open
the resource is free to access for anyone
- Open
, the resource requires you to log in or pay a subscription fee
- Paywalled
your access to the resource depends on being enrolled at ISU
- Paywalled
How can you tell that this example is open or paywalled?
The image says: "Access provided by: Iowa State University" - ANSWER ISU provides access via
subscription, so it is not available to everyone.
What is the main reason a sponsored link gets placed at the top of web search engine results? -
ANSWER The search engine company is paid to place it at the top.
For the topics listed below, indicate which finding tool would be the best choice: Google or
Google Scholar? - ANSWER Articles discussing the "living history" museum movement to use as
sources for a paper for an anthropology course.
- Google Scholar
Information on upcoming events at Living History Farms, an open-air museum located near Des
Moines, Iowa.
- Google
Peer-reviewed articles giving economic predictions about future trends in the sports industry.
- Google Scholar
and answers with solutions
Chapter 2 discusses three major information finding tools; web search engines, library discovery
tools, and article indexes.
Why would you use multiple finding tools when looking for information? - ANSWER Each can
help you find different sets of sources for a more complete understanding of the topic
According to Chapter 2 each of the three major finding tools helps you find specific types of
resources. Which one of the finding tools listed on the drop-down menu is the best choice for
finding... - ANSWER resources that a specific library owns
- library discovery tools
in-depth research articles on a specific topic
- indexes and databases
up-to-date information and news
- web search engines
This chapter discusses the difference between open web material and paywalled resources. For
each item below, indicate if it describes Open or Paywalled resource. - ANSWER you can view
the resource regardless of your affiliation
- Open
the resource is free to access for anyone
- Open
, the resource requires you to log in or pay a subscription fee
- Paywalled
your access to the resource depends on being enrolled at ISU
- Paywalled
How can you tell that this example is open or paywalled?
The image says: "Access provided by: Iowa State University" - ANSWER ISU provides access via
subscription, so it is not available to everyone.
What is the main reason a sponsored link gets placed at the top of web search engine results? -
ANSWER The search engine company is paid to place it at the top.
For the topics listed below, indicate which finding tool would be the best choice: Google or
Google Scholar? - ANSWER Articles discussing the "living history" museum movement to use as
sources for a paper for an anthropology course.
- Google Scholar
Information on upcoming events at Living History Farms, an open-air museum located near Des
Moines, Iowa.
Peer-reviewed articles giving economic predictions about future trends in the sports industry.
- Google Scholar
