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Living Online Textbook, Unit 2: Using the Internet, Lesson 6: Qualifying the Information

In this lesson you will look at how to evaluate the information obtained from the internet and how information found on the internet can be used in different aspects of life.

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External ComparisonHow does information on this site measure up to non-online sources
RankingWhat kind of standing it has in search engines can be indicator of the effort put into the site design.
TelecommutingUsing Internet to communicate with another site from any location
Communication softwareInstant responses using chat lines or text messaging
E-commerceAny type of purchase transaction via Internet
An international body oversees information published to Web and applies quality control.False
Internet users have to evaluate Web site information on their own.True
Never evaluate Web site information on several sites before using the information.False
Never use information from Web site without assessing it for validity first.True
Web site information should be based on fact, not just opinions.True
Web site information should include obvious factual errors and grammatical or spelling errors.False
Web site information should be based on fact, not just opinions.True
Web site information should not be substantiated by other types of information.False
Good site design can be indicatorof seriousness of owners when information compiled.
Use color scheme and overall design layout of Web siteas guide to seriousness in promoting message
Knowledge of computing and Internetbecome essential for most jobs
Computing and Internet become partof almost every part of lives at work, school, and home
Computers are usedto communicate or collaborate with others and to make lives easier and manageable.
Communication technologies allow studentsto work together on joint-assignments.
eLearning is not very popularFalse
The internet provides almost unlimited access to online information and resources for studies.True
Computers can be used at home forgames, financial management and publishing or digital media.
False text messaging or video conferencing capabilities are not available in home offices.False
Where else are computers used?Automobiles, traffic or navigation systems, manufacturing, healthcare, travel, banking, telephones / communications, reporting systems and real estate / home inspectors / construction planners.
Shopping online company benefits:No need for multiple sales locations, inventory can be kept to minimum and payments generally immediate.
Computers improve the quality of lifeof people with disabilities.


Business and Information Technology, Marketing Education Teacher
Hermitage High School
VA

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