COLLEGE RESEARCH 1 PRACTICE TEST 3
Multiple-Choice Exam: Module 3 - Locating & Reviewing the Literature
1. What is the primary purpose of conducting a literature review?
a) To criticize previous studies
b) To determine if the topic is worth studying
c) To avoid reading other researchers' work
d) To limit the scope of the research
Answer: b) To determine if the topic is worth studying
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of literature review according to
Cooper (2010)?
a) Integrative
b) Critical
c) Descriptive
d) Building Bridges
Answer: c) Descriptive
3. Which type of source provides a brief summary of various publications,
including author, title, and place of publication?
a) Primary sources
b) Secondary sources
c) General references
d) Tertiary sources
Answer: c) General references
4. What is the first step in conducting a literature review according to Creswell
(2014)?
a) Searching computerized databases
b) Identifying keywords
