Internet Searching - Database - 5
On the Tech Literacy Assessment you'll need to know the following things about databases and searching online. Using web library search engines Searching using single and multiple keyword searches Taking this quiz will help you prepare for this test.
- 1.
Which one of the following is NOT an example of a valid domain as part of a URL?
- A.
.gov
- B.
.npr
- C.
.edu
- D.
.com
Correct Answer
B. .nprExplanation
.gov denotes a government URL, .edu represents and educational institution, and .com stands for commercial. NPR is the acronym for National Public Radio.Rate this question:
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- 2.
You can find what you're looking for quickly by
- A.
Using several different search engines.
- B.
Using reliable databases, such as the library databases at school
- C.
Using search words such as AND, BUT and NOT
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
The correct answer is "All of the above" because using several different search engines can help you find a variety of results and increase the chances of finding what you're looking for. Using reliable databases, such as the library databases at school, can provide trustworthy and credible information. Using search words such as AND, BUT, and NOT can help you refine your search and find more specific results. Therefore, all of these methods can be effective in quickly finding what you're looking for.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the choices below is the best indicator that a web site is reliable?
- A.
You found it on Google.
- B.
The author tells you the information is correct and true.
- C.
The author of the site provides contact information and their credentials.
- D.
There are links to other websites you know.
Correct Answer
C. The author of the site provides contact information and their credentials.Explanation
Anyone can publish a website. If the author is willing to publish their contact information, then they're serious about the information being reliable on their published site.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What does this URL tell you about the source of the web page? http://ratu.uscs.edu
- A.
The page was posted by an English teacher.
- B.
It is most likely part a school's web page.
- C.
It is a scholarly article from a teaching magazine.
- D.
It came from a library database.
Correct Answer
B. It is most likely part a school's web page.Explanation
Remember the previous question about web page extensions? .edu represents educational institutions.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following is an example of a Boolean search?
- A.
Shakespeare sonnets
- B.
Shakespeare and sonnets
- C.
Sonnets by Shakespeare
Correct Answer
B. Shakespeare and sonnetsExplanation
The most common Boolean search operators are AND, BUT and NOT.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which is the best search strategy for finding Ernest Hemingway's place of birth?
- A.
Hemingway writer birthplace
- B.
Hemmingway and birthplace
- C.
Where was Hemingway born?
- D.
Www.hemingway.com
Correct Answer
B. Hemmingway and birthplaceExplanation
The best search strategy for finding Ernest Hemingway's place of birth would be to use the keywords "Hemmingway" and "birthplace" together. This combination of keywords is likely to yield more accurate and relevant results related to Hemingway's birthplace.Rate this question:
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