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1.

Which search query below is best for finding pages referencing John Doe?
- A.
  
  John doe
- B.
  
  +john +doe
- C.
  
  "john doe"
- D.
  
  -"john doe"
Correct Answer
C. "john doe"

Explanation
The search query "john doe" is the best for finding pages referencing John Doe because it uses quotation marks to search for the exact phrase "john doe". This ensures that the search results will specifically include pages that mention both "john" and "doe" together as a phrase, rather than separately. The other options either include additional terms (+john +doe) or exclude the term (-"john doe"), which may result in less accurate or irrelevant search results.

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Which search query below returns the most pages which include a color?
- A.
  
  Red green blue orange magenta
- B.
  
  "red green blue orange magenta"
- C.
  
  +red +green +blue +orange +magenta
- D.
  
  Red | green | blue | orange | magenta
Correct Answer
D. Red | green | blue | orange | magenta

Explanation
The search query "+red +green +blue +orange +magenta" returns the most pages which include a color because the plus sign (+) indicates that each term must be included in the search results. Therefore, this query ensures that all the colors (red, green, blue, orange, and magenta) are present on the pages. The other options do not have the same requirement, so they may return fewer pages or pages that do not necessarily include all the colors.

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Which search query below returns the most pages which include pages describing horrible credit?
- A.
  
  "bad credit" | "poor credit"
- B.
  
  ~bad credit
- C.
  
  Bad | poor credit
- D.
  
  Poor credit
Correct Answer
B. ~bad credit

Explanation
The correct answer is "~bad credit" because the "~" symbol is used in search queries to find pages that include synonyms or related terms. In this case, it will search for pages that include the term "bad credit" or any other related term that describes "horrible credit". This will likely return the most pages compared to the other options provided.

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4.

What search below is best used for returning pdf files containing QuickSilver?
- A.
  
  Quick silver pdf
- B.
  
  Quick silver filetype:pdf
- C.
  
  "quick silver" type:pdf
- D.
  
  Quick silver.txt
Correct Answer
B. Quick silver filetype:pdf

Explanation
The search query "quick silver filetype:pdf" is the best option for returning PDF files containing the term "QuickSilver". This query specifically instructs the search engine to only display results that are PDF files and contain the term "QuickSilver". The other options either do not specify the file type or include irrelevant file types like ".txt", which would not be helpful for finding PDF files.

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What query below is best for returning only matches from answers.yahoo.com?
- A.
  
  Job search site:answers.yahoo.com
- B.
  
  Job search +answers.yahoo.com
- C.
  
  Job search restrict:answers.yahoo.com
- D.
  
  Job find site: answers.yahoo.com
Correct Answer
A. Job search site:answers.yahoo.com

Explanation
The query "job search site:answers.yahoo.com" is the best for returning only matches from answers.yahoo.com because it includes the specific website domain in the search criteria. This ensures that the search results will only include pages from answers.yahoo.com that are relevant to job searching. The other options either include irrelevant terms or do not specify the website domain, making them less effective for the given requirement.

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The hyphen operator is used to eliminate undesired matches from your return results.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The hyphen operator, also known as the minus operator, is used in search queries to exclude specific terms or phrases from the search results. By using the hyphen operator, you can eliminate undesired matches and narrow down your search to only include the relevant results. Therefore, the statement that the hyphen operator is used to eliminate undesired matches from your return results is true.

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Preceding a search term with a plus '+' sign stop Google from using synonyms for that term.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Preceding a search term with a plus sign '+' in Google search stops the search engine from using synonyms for that specific term. This means that Google will only search for the exact term without considering any similar or related words. This can be useful when you want to narrow down your search results to only include the exact term you are looking for.

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The ampersand '&' symbol instructs google to return only pages with both preceding and following terms. e.g., Milk & cookies.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The ampersand symbol "&" does not instruct Google to return only pages with both preceding and following terms. In fact, Google's default search behavior already considers both terms in a search query. The ampersand symbol is not a special operator in Google search. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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A search using showtimes 33432 returns movies for the zipcode 33432.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement is true because when a search is conducted using the term "showtimes 33432," it refers to searching for movie showtimes in the specific zipcode 33432. Therefore, the search results would display movies available for that particular zipcode.

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Search is case sensitive. So google treats New York Times and the new york times differently.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement is false because search engines like Google do not treat search queries as case sensitive. This means that whether you search for "New York Times" or "new york times", the search engine will treat them as the same and provide similar results. Search engines have evolved to understand that users may not always use correct capitalization while searching, and they aim to provide relevant results regardless of case sensitivity.

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The following search "John * Doe" matches all middle names for John Doe.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given statement is true because when using the asterisk (*) as a wildcard in a search, it matches any character or group of characters. In this case, the search "John * Doe" would match all middle names for John Doe, as the asterisk can represent any middle name or even no middle name at all. Therefore, the statement is correct.

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The following search, "4 lbs in kg" returns the number of kilograms in 4-pounds.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given statement is true. When the search query "4 lbs in kg" is entered, it returns the conversion of 4 pounds into kilograms. This is a commonly used search query format to convert one unit of measurement into another.

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The Google search box returns the results of calculations such as 11 * 12
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The Google search box does indeed return the results of calculations. When you enter a mathematical expression like "11 * 12" in the search box, Google automatically calculates the result and displays it at the top of the search results page. This feature allows users to quickly perform simple calculations without the need for a separate calculator or mathematical software. Therefore, the given answer "True" is correct.

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A search of time new york returns the current time in New York.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
This statement is true because when you search for "time new york" on a search engine, it will display the current time in New York. This is a common feature provided by search engines to quickly provide users with the local time of a specific location.

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Google Advanced Search Quiz

Which search query below is best for finding pages referencing John Doe?

Which search query below returns the most pages which include a color?

Which search query below returns the most pages which include pages describing horrible credit?

What search below is best used for returning pdf files containing QuickSilver?

What query below is best for returning only matches from answers.yahoo.com?

The hyphen operator is used to eliminate undesired matches from your return results.

Preceding a search term with a plus '+' sign stop Google from using synonyms for that term.

The ampersand '&' symbol instructs google to return only pages with both preceding and following terms. e.g., Milk & cookies.

A search using showtimes 33432 returns movies for the zipcode 33432.

Search is case sensitive. So google treats New York Times and the new york times differently.

The following search "John Doe"* matches all middle names for John Doe.

The following search, "4 lbs in kg" returns the number of kilograms in 4-pounds.

The Google search box returns the results of calculations such as 11 12*

A search of time new york returns the current time in New York.

Google Advanced Search Quiz

Which search query below is best for finding pages referencing John Doe?

Which search query below returns the most pages which include a color?

Which search query below returns the most pages which include pages describing horrible credit?

What search below is best used for returning pdf files containing QuickSilver?

What query below is best for returning only matches from answers.yahoo.com?

The hyphen operator is used to eliminate undesired matches from your return results.

Preceding a search term with a plus '+' sign stop Google from using synonyms for that term.

The ampersand '&' symbol instructs google to return only pages with both preceding and following terms. e.g., Milk & cookies.

A search using showtimes 33432 returns movies for the zipcode 33432.

Search is case sensitive. So google treats New York Times and the new york times differently.

The following search "John * Doe" matches all middle names for John Doe.

The following search, "4 lbs in kg" returns the number of kilograms in 4-pounds.

The Google search box returns the results of calculations such as 11 * 12

A search of time new york returns the current time in New York.

The following search "John Doe"* matches all middle names for John Doe.

The Google search box returns the results of calculations such as 11 12*