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1st Year Computer Chapter 8 TestOnline Research and Digital Literacy

30 marks · 40 minutes · 21 questions. Covers: CHAP 8:Online Research and Digital Literacy.

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1st Year Computer Chapter 8 Test

1st Year · Computer · Punjab (PTB)

Name: ____________Roll No: ________Class/Section: ________Date: ________Total marks: 30Time: 40 minutes

Q1. Multiple choice questions (Attempt all · 10 × 1 = 10)

  1. An essential component of ethical research:

    1. Collecting data regardless of participant privacy

    2. Avoiding plagiarism and giving proper credit

    3. Publishing only positive results

    4. Ignoring consent if research is important

  2. The essential skill for evaluating online sources:

    1. Guessing the source's credibility

    2. Knowing the content creator's name

    3. Checking if content is from a trusted entity

    4. Reading the content multiple times

  3. How are academic journals different from other online sources?

    1. They contain expert opinions only

    2. They are peer-reviewed and provide trustworthy, scholarly information

    3. They are written for entertainment purposes

    4. They are not available online

  4. What is the main purpose of a trademark?

    1. To protect a product's appearance

    2. To prevent copying of inventions

    3. To identify and distinguish a brand's products from others

    4. To allow free usage of a company's name

  5. What is the principle of integrity in research ethics?

    1. Misrepresenting research data

    2. Being honest and transparent in reporting findings

    3. Making the research look impressive

    4. Ignoring participant consent

  6. The key component of digital literacy.

    1. Writing poetry

    2. Understanding agricultural methods

    3. Using digital tools effectively

    4. Practicing public speaking

  7. Which of the following is an example of using technology in digital literacy?

    1. Writing a report using word processing software

    2. Browsing through a dictionary

    3. Reading a newspaper

    4. Watching television

  8. The meaning of "peer-reviewed" article:

    1. Edited by a single expert

    2. Published in a magazine

    3. Reviewed by other experts in the field

    4. Freely available online

  9. Boolean operator used to exclude a term from search results:

    1. OR

    2. AND

    3. NOT

    4. NEITHER

  10. What should researchers do before involving participants in a study?

    1. Hide the purpose of the study from them

    2. Ensure the study causes harm

    3. Obtain informed consent from the participants

    4. Share their personal details without permission

Q2. Short questions (Attempt any 6 of 8 · 6 × 2 = 12)

  1. What is the purpose of a patent?

  2. How can searching for information online help people in their daily lives?

  3. What is digital literacy and why is it important?

  4. What does a trademark protect?

  5. What is academic research and how is it different from general information research?

  6. What does confidentiality mean in research ethics?

  7. What tools can help in organizing and managing research information?

  8. What does it mean to evaluate sources when conducting online research?

Q3. Long questions (Attempt any 2 of 3 · 2 × 4 = 8)

  1. Explain the different types of intellectual property. 

  2. Discuss the importance of online libraries and research databases. Explain the steps involved in effective navigation and managing digital information when conducting online research.

  3. Discuss the various types of intellectual property and provide examples of each. Explain how each type helps in protecting different kinds of creations and innovations.