Which statement describes how trustworthiness is affected by missing author information?

• A. It reduces trustworthiness due to missing author information.
• B. It increases trustworthiness.
• C. It has no effect.
• D. It will render the page unfindable.

Answer: (A)

Trust in information hinges on knowing who wrote it. When author information is missing, readers can’t assess the writer’s expertise, qualifications, or any potential biases, and they can’t verify accountability or whether the content has been reviewed or updated. This lack of transparency introduces doubt, so the content appears less trustworthy. It doesn’t automatically make the page unfindable, and it certainly doesn’t increase trust.