Which of the following is NOT listed as a key online information-evaluation competency?

• A. Advertising literacy
• B. Source credibility
• C. Bias recognition
• D. Fact-checking

Answer: (B)

When evaluating online information, you focus on how the content is presented, whether it’s influenced by advertising, and how reliable the claims are. Advertising literacy helps you spot promotional content and understand how sponsorship might shape what you’re seeing. Bias recognition trains you to notice partial viewpoints or slant that could color the information. Fact-checking emphasizes verifying claims with trustworthy sources and evidence.

Source credibility, while important in judging information, isn’t listed as a separate key competency in this set. The other three skills—advertising literacy, bias recognition, and fact-checking—are the specific abilities highlighted, and they collectively help you assess credibility through recognizing ads, spotting bias, and verifying facts. That’s why this option is the one not listed as its own competency here.