Information literacy is defined as what?

• A. The ability to figure out the type of information you need, find that information, evaluate it, and properly use it
• B. The ability to build information systems
• C. The ability to manage information security
• D. The ability to train others on information literacy

Answer: (A)

Information literacy is about the complete process a learner uses to handle information: recognizing what information is needed, figuring out how to locate it, judging whether sources are credible and relevant, and using the information responsibly. The best choice captures all these steps—identifying the needed type of information, finding it, evaluating it, and applying it appropriately. This differentiates it from options that describe building information systems, managing information security, or training others, which are about other activities. In practice, information literacy enables someone to conduct scholarly work, make informed decisions, and use sources properly, including citing them to avoid plagiarism.