Using Online Resources for Research Quiz - CBSE Class 5 ICT

Free practice quiz: Using Online Resources for Research (CBSE Class 5 ICT). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 5 ICT practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Using Online Resources for Research, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which of the following is a search engine?

   1. Google
   2. Microsoft Word
   3. Excel
   4. Paint
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   Answer: A. Google

   Google is a popular search engine used to find information on the internet.

2. Which of these is a function of a web browser?

   1. Creating graphics
   2. Browsing websites
   3. Editing videos
   4. Managing emails
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   Answer: B. Browsing websites

   A web browser is software designed to access and display websites on the internet.

3. How can you know if a website is secure?

   1. It loads fast
   2. It uses a 'https' address
   3. It has many images
   4. It is visually appealing
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   Answer: B. It uses a 'https' address

   A 'https' address indicates that a website uses secure encryption to protect data exchange.

4. What is the benefit of using academic databases over general search engines?

   1. They are slower
   2. They are less reliable
   3. They provide peer-reviewed sources
   4. They have fewer articles
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   Answer: C. They provide peer-reviewed sources

   Academic databases often offer peer-reviewed articles which are more reliable for research purposes.

5. What is the difference between a '.com' and a '.edu' domain?

   1. .com is commercial and .edu is educational
   2. .com is offline and .edu is online
   3. .com is faster than .edu
   4. They are the same
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   Answer: A. .com is commercial and .edu is educational

   .com domains are used by commercial entities, while .edu domains are used by educational institutions.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What is the internet primarily used for?
2. What is a URL?
3. Which one of the following is a safe practice when using online resources?
4. How can you evaluate the reliability of online information?
5. Which symbol is commonly used to separate different parts of a URL?
6. What does the 'http' in a URL signify?
7. What should you do if you cannot find information on the first page of search results?
8. Which of these is NOT an online research tool?
9. What is 'plagiarism' in online research?
10. Why is it important to use multiple keywords in a search query?
11. When is it necessary to provide citations for information found online?
12. What does a 'broken link' mean in online research?
13. Which feature may indicate that a website is not credible?
14. How does using quotes affect an internet search?
15. What strategy can help verify the accuracy of online resources?

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