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QUESTION 1

Shawn wants to research the latest trends in effective study habits of university students. He only wants to look at sources published since 2019. Look at the image below with the results in Google Scholar for the search terms he used (“Effective study habits of university students”). Where can he click to refine his search to only include sources published from 2019?

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QUESTION 2

Beatrice needs to get medication from a pharmacy. Look at the image below with the search results on Google for the search terms she used (“closest pharmacy from my current location”). Which of the filters on the top right should she select to help her narrow down the results in a way that will allow her to find a pharmacy close to her?



Finance

Videos

Maps

Images

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QUESTION 3

Emma and Michael are working on a presentation together using a cloud-based presentation tool. Emma wants to suggest alternative images for one of the slides. What's the best way for Emma to do this?

Turn on suggestion mode and insert the alternative images directly onto the slide

Paste the alternative images next to Michael’s with a comment in the presentation notes.

Email the image files to Michael and ask him to replace them manually.

Create a separate presentation with the alternative images and share it with Michael.

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QUESTION 4

Kate is a student with multiple modules, assignments, and class notes. She wants to organise her cloud documents efficiently to minimize confusion and to make accessing her documents easily. What approach should she take?

Save all documents in one folder.

Name all files with the current date and her name.

Use colour-coded tags for each document.

Create separate folders for each module.

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QUESTION 5

In most research projects (such as an artisanal coffee roasters' podcast), the first step in the research plan is usually to

Conduct online research using platforms such as ChatGPT and Wikipedia to establish a baseline level of understanding.

Prepare and record the end product format, i.e. the podcast.

Search for collaboration partners in related communities, i.e. in the podcasting community.

Conduct first-hand research by contacting local artisanal coffee roasteries for interviews.

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QUESTION 6

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of a research plan in a project?

By sharing the research plan with stakeholders, you can secure funding for your project.

A research plan determines the resources required to finish the project.

It provides a chronological timeline for the project's progression and completion.

It outlines the proposed methods and steps to achieve research goals.

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QUESTION 7

Lindiwe is conducting research on the unemployment rate in South Africa from 2012 – 2022. Which DATA SOURCE would be most appropriate to use in her research?

Department of Labour government report on the official unemployment statistics over the last decade.

Interviews with five local business owners on their perceptions of the current job market and unemployment rate.

An academic journal article about the effects of unemployment on the youth in South Africa.

Newspaper article from News24 discussing recent changes in the unemployment rate in South Africa.

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QUESTION 8

View the graph below published in the Developing Siyaphambili Report. Which of the statements can you confirm as true based on the data?



The percentage of people who completed Grade 12 increased consistently from 2013 to 2021

The percentage of people who completed a qualification remained consistent from 2014 to 2021.

A larger percentage of people completed a qualification in 2013 than in 2021

A larger percentage of people completed Grade 12 in 2014 than in 2017.

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QUESTION 9

Why is it important for the general thesis statement to be specific and focused?

It helps the readers understand the main point of the research.

It ensures the thesis statement can be easily remembered.

It allows the researcher to include multiple related topics.

It makes the research exercise more challenging.

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QUESTION 10

Which general thesis statement aligns best with recording an informative podcast on independent coffee roasting?

"Delving into the World of Independent Coffee Roasting: Flavour, Technique, and Entrepreneurship."

"Understanding the Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee Daily."

"Analysing the Economic Impact of Coffee Roasting on Local Communities."

"Exploring the Global Coffee Industry: From Plantation to Cup."

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QUESTION 11

Indicate if this statement is true or false: Information literacy equips individuals to find, evaluate, and utilise information effectively, leading to informed decisions and lifelong learning.

True

False

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QUESTION 12

What type of data sources might be needed if your research goal is to make an informed decision?

Online forums and blogs, user-generated content.

First-hand accounts or personal experience.

Peer-reviewed articles and expert opinions.

Internet articles and social media posts.

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QUESTION 13

Jessica comes across an online article that promotes a new weight-loss product. As she reads through the article, she notices numerous testimonials but no scientific evidence to support the product's effectiveness. Upon closer inspection, she finds out the website sells the product in question. What aspect of the CRAAP method does this scenario relate to?

Currency.

Relevance

Purpose

Authority

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QUESTION 14

When using the CRAAP method to evaluate information, one way to test for relevance is to look at the title in relation to the topic you are investigating. You are researching the following topic: The impact of social media on mental health among teenagers. Which of the following titles is most relevant to your topic?

The relationship between social media use and mental health of adolescents

Overview of modern political ideologies.

Advances in artificial intelligence.

Emerging trends in renewable energy.

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QUESTION 15

For which of the following research topics is it MOST important that current sources are used?

Early human migration patterns.

Recent developments in cancer treatments.

How jazz music influences music today.

Types of mathematical theorems and their applications

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QUESTION 16

Cara is interested in improving her presentation skills to enhance her employability. Which search term should she use to find the most relevant resources?

Effective communication techniques.

Tips for presenting to an audience.

Non-verbal communication cues.

How to write a speech.

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QUESTION 17

Rafeek wants to explore the impact of social media on mental health. Besides “social media”, which related search term could he include in his search to get more comprehensive results?

Mental disorders.

Characteristics of mindfulness.

Smartphone addiction

Healthy eating habits.

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QUESTION 18

The Department of Health is creating a public health campaign about malaria prevention targeted at rural communities in South Africa. What should be their primary consideration when designing the campaign materials?

Incorporating general information on rural healthcare services.

Focus on South African malaria mortality statistics.

Using technical, medical terminology to educate the public.

Addressing the specific needs and concerns of rural communities.

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QUESTION 19

How can understanding your audience's background and interests benefit your research?

It contextualises feedback and input provided by the audience.

It ensures that your research remains topical and focused.

It helps you tailor your search and connect better with them.

It allows you to design for and address their biases.

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It helps you tailor your search and connect better with them.