Question

True or False:
If a domain name has .edu in it, it means it is from a college or universtiy and anything that is found there can probably be trusted.
True
False <------


What does a tilde symbol (~) usually mean at the beginning of a section of a web address?
The information in this section has been checked and verified by factcheck.com.
It is a sign that the site is a personal web site and not an official university web site. <-----
The site is probably incorrect and inaccurate.
The organization Hatewatch.org has checked the site and found it inaccurate.


What can you find by using the link: command in Alta Vista?
How to make links in a web page.
What kinds of links are found on a web page.
How accurate links are on a web page.<------
What other pages have linked to this site.


How is a web site on the World Wide Web different from an article in a well known magazine or newspaper?

The use a different writing style.
Web sites are usually more accurate because they can be updated immediately in case of facts.
Anyone can make a web page, but articles in well known magazines and newspapers are checked for accuracy.<-----
There is no difference.


True or False: All information on the web is inaccurate.
True
False<-----


True or False: An official government site or an official university site can usually be trusted.
True<-------
False

Answer 1

1. False

2. It is a sign that the site is a personal web site and not an official university web site.

3. What other pages have linked to this site.

4. Anyone can make a web page, but articles in well known magazines and newspapers are checked for accuracy.

5. false

6. true

Step-by-step explanation:

I just took the quiz. All of these are the correct answers.

Answer 2

1. If a domain has .edu in it, it means it is from a college or university and anything that is found there can probably be trusted.
The answer is FALSE. (Consider changing your answer. That is, if you trust me and my knowledge.)

2. What does a tilde symbol (~) usually mean at the beginning of a section of a web address?
The answer is: It is a sign that the site is a personal website and not an official university website. (You're correct.)

3. What can you find by using the link: command in Alta Vista?
The answer is: How accurate links are on a web page. (You're correct.)

4. How is a web site on the World Wide Web different from an article in a well known magazine or newspaper?
The answer is: Anyone can make a web page, but articles in well known magazines and newspapers are checked for accuracy. (You're correct.)

5. All information on the web is inaccurate.
The answer is: FALSE. (You're correct.)

6. An official government site or an official university site can usually be trusted.
The answer is: TRUE. (You're correct.)

I hope I made it all clear and understandable for you. Good luck.