Question

1. which of the following is usually a sign that a resource is reliable?

• a) it provides a list of sources and references
• b) it is written by an unknown author
• c) it uses a lot of advertisements
• d) it is based on opinions only

1. an article from which domain is most likely to be trustworthy?

• a).edu
• b).com
• c).biz
• d).net

1. what should you do if you are unsure whether a resource is reliable?

• a) check the authors credentials and the date it was published
• b) use it anyway
• c) ignore it completely
• d) only look at the title

1. why are peer - reviewed journals considered reliable?

• a) they are reviewed by experts before publication
• b) they are always free
• c) they are written in simple language
• d) they contain advertisements

Explanation:

1. A reliable resource typically provides a list of sources and references to support its claims. An unknown author (b) may lack credibility, many advertisements (c) can indicate a focus on profit over accuracy, and being based on only opinions (d) lacks evidence.
2. The.edu domain is associated with educational institutions which usually have academic standards, making their articles more likely to be trustworthy. Com (commercial), biz (business - related), and net (network - related) domains may have different agendas.
3. Checking the author's credentials (to ensure expertise) and the publication date (to check for currency) is a valid way to assess reliability. Using it anyway (b) is risky, ignoring completely (c) may be too extreme without proper assessment, and only looking at the title (d) is insufficient.
4. Peer - reviewed journals are considered reliable because they are reviewed by experts in the field before publication. Being free (b) is not a measure of reliability, simple language (c) doesn't ensure accuracy, and containing advertisements (d) is not a sign of reliability.

Answer:

1. A. It provides a list of sources and references
2. A..edu
3. A. Check the author’s credentials and the date it was published
4. A. They are reviewed by experts before publication