Google Advanced Search Quiz

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Bugsy12345
B
Bugsy12345
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 2 | Total Attempts: 21,999
| Attempts: 6,704
SettingsSettings
Please wait...
  • 1/14 Questions

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

    • True
    • False
Please wait...
About This Quiz

Google drives the age of information; we can not take a single step in today's world without Google. This informative quiz about Google advanced search offers you to know more about this popular search engine. The quiz contains trivia and facts that will increase your understanding of Google and help you use it more efficiently and effectively. If you like the quiz, do share it with your friends and family. All the best!

Google Advanced Search Quiz - Quiz

Quiz Preview

  • 2. 

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

    • True

    • 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.

    Rate this question:

  • 3. 

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

    • True

    • 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.

    Rate this question:

  • 4. 

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

    • John doe

    • +john +doe

    • "john doe"

    • -"john doe"

    Correct Answer
    A. "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.

    Rate this question:

  • 5. 

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

    • True

    • 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.

    Rate this question:

  • 6. 

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

    • True

    • 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.

    Rate this question:

  • 7. 

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

    • True

    • 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.

    Rate this question:

  • 8. 

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

    • Job search site:answers.yahoo.com

    • Job search +answers.yahoo.com

    • Job search restrict:answers.yahoo.com

    • 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.

    Rate this question:

  • 9. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

    Rate this question:

  • 10. 

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

    • Quick silver pdf

    • Quick silver filetype:pdf

    • "quick silver" type:pdf

    • Quick silver.txt

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

    Rate this question:

  • 11. 

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

    • True

    • 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.

    Rate this question:

  • 12. 

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

    • "bad credit" | "poor credit"

    • ~bad credit

    • Bad | poor credit

    • Poor credit

    Correct Answer
    A. ~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.

    Rate this question:

  • 13. 

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

    • Red green blue orange magenta

    • "red green blue orange magenta"

    • +red +green +blue +orange +magenta

    • Red | green | blue | orange | magenta

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

    Rate this question:

  • 14. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

    Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Aug 19, 2023 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Aug 19, 2023
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Aug 22, 2011
    Quiz Created by
    Bugsy12345
Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.