What is the name of the framework for evaluating sources with five criteria including Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose?

• A. CRAAP Test
• B. Contextualization
• C. Domain Analysis
• D. Emotional Check

Answer: (A)

The framework being tested is the CRAAP Test. It’s a practical way to judge whether a source is trustworthy by running through five criteria: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose.

Currency asks you when the source was published or updated and whether that timing fits the topic—some subjects need current information, others can rely on older, foundational work. Relevance checks if the source actually fits your assignment or question and is appropriate for the depth and scope you need. Authority considers who wrote or published the source and what credentials or affiliations support their credibility. Accuracy looks for evidence, citations, and consistency with other trusted sources, helping you spot factual errors or unsubstantiated claims. Purpose examines the source’s goal—whether it aims to inform, persuade, sell, or entertain—and whether there might be bias or a hidden agenda.

The five criteria together form the acronym CRAAP, which is why this framework is named that way. Other terms like Contextualization, Domain Analysis, or Emotional Check refer to different ideas and don’t describe this five-part evaluation approach. When you evaluate sources, using CRAAP gives you a clear, structured way to judge quality and fit for your research.