9kazen Quiz - Web Search Strategies

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9kazen Quiz - Web Search Strategies - Quiz

This quiz is a measurement of your knowledge from the video entitled "Web Search Strategies" by Common Craft and our classroom discussion.

Questions and Answers

1.

Web search engines can help turn oceans of information into small pools of information that make finding information easier.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Web search engines are designed to crawl and index vast amounts of information available on the internet. They use algorithms to analyze and rank the relevance of webpages, making it easier for users to find specific information by providing them with a smaller, more relevant pool of search results. Therefore, it is true that web search engines can help turn oceans of information into small pools of information, making the process of finding information much easier for users.

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2.

Search engines go out and try to account for every word on every webpage and then organize it for easy reference.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Search engines are designed to crawl and index webpages, analyzing the content and keywords on each page. They aim to gather information from every word on every webpage and then organize it in a way that allows for easy searching and referencing. This process enables search engines to provide relevant and accurate search results to users. Therefore, the statement that search engines go out and try to account for every word on every webpage and organize it for easy reference is true.

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3.

When you type in a word for search, the search engine goes out and tries to account for every page where the word appears and then displays them in your search results.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
When you type in a word for search, the search engine does indeed go out and try to find every page where the word appears. It then displays those pages in your search results. This process is how search engines retrieve relevant information based on the keywords entered by the user. Therefore, the given answer, "True," is correct.

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To get better results from your web search, try and put quotation marks around your words so that the search will limit the results to the exact phrase you are searching.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Putting quotation marks around words in a web search helps to limit the results to the exact phrase being searched for. This can be useful when searching for specific information or when trying to find a specific quote or phrase. By using quotation marks, the search engine will only display results that include the exact phrase within the quotation marks, rather than displaying results that include the individual words separately. This can help to refine and narrow down search results, making them more relevant and accurate.

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5.

Common web search engines are Yahoo, Google, Ask, Bing,and AltaVista.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement is true because Yahoo, Google, Ask, Bing, and AltaVista are indeed common web search engines. These search engines are widely used by internet users to find information, websites, and other online resources.

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6.

In using Ask.com, you can type in a question and receive results that will answer your question most of the time.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement suggests that Ask.com is a reliable search engine where you can type in a question and expect to receive relevant results that will answer your question accurately.

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7.

The Boolean search formula uses "and", "or," and "not."
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The Boolean search formula uses "and," "or," and "not" to combine keywords and specify the relationship between them in order to refine and narrow down search results. These operators help in constructing complex queries and retrieving more accurate and relevant information from databases or search engines. Therefore, the statement is true.

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8.

Every piece of information obtained on Wikipedia is correct and true.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement "Every piece of information obtained on Wikipedia is correct and true" is not accurate. While Wikipedia is a widely used and reliable source of information, it is not immune to errors or misinformation. The content on Wikipedia is created and edited by volunteers, which means there is always a possibility of inaccuracies or biased information. It is always recommended to cross-check information from multiple sources before considering it as completely accurate.

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9.

When using web search engines, you can get most results in an instant and most of it will be relative to your original search.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
When using web search engines, the results are generated quickly and are generally relevant to the original search query. This is because search engines use complex algorithms to analyze and rank web pages based on their relevance to the search terms. As a result, users can expect to find a large number of results that are related to their initial search. Therefore, the statement "most results in an instant and most of it will be relative to your original search" is true.

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10.

If you use the word "and" in a search, the results will give you the first word you searched in addtion to the second word, so your results will have both words in them.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
When conducting a search, if the word "and" is used, the search results will include both the first word and the second word that was searched. This means that the results will contain both words, providing a more specific and targeted set of results. Therefore, the statement is true.

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11.

In searching the web, if you use two words to search and separate them by using the word "not", the search results will give you the first word and NOT the second word you put in the search bar.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
When using the word "not" to separate two words in a web search, the search results will include the first word but exclude any results that contain the second word. This means that the search results will only show pages that are related to the first word and do not include any references to the second word. This can be useful when you want to narrow down your search and exclude certain topics or information from the results.

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12.

In searching the web, if you use two words to search and separate them by using the word "or", the search results will give you the first word OR the second word, or both.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
When searching the web and using the word "or" to separate two words, the search results will include either the first word, the second word, or both. This means that the search engine will display results that contain either of the two words, allowing for a broader range of search results.

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9kazen Quiz - Web Search Strategies

Web search engines can help turn oceans of information into small pools of information that make finding information easier.

Search engines go out and try to account for every word on every webpage and then organize it for easy reference.

When you type in a word for search, the search engine goes out and tries to account for every page where the word appears and then displays them in your search results.

To get better results from your web search, try and put quotation marks around your words so that the search will limit the results to the exact phrase you are searching.

Common web search engines are Yahoo, Google, Ask, Bing,and AltaVista.

In using Ask.com, you can type in a question and receive results that will answer your question most of the time.

The Boolean search formula uses "and", "or," and "not."

Every piece of information obtained on Wikipedia is correct and true.

When using web search engines, you can get most results in an instant and most of it will be relative to your original search.

If you use the word "and" in a search, the results will give you the first word you searched in addtion to the second word, so your results will have both words in them.

In searching the web, if you use two words to search and separate them by using the word "not", the search results will give you the first word and NOT the second word you put in the search bar.

In searching the web, if you use two words to search and separate them by using the word "or", the search results will give you the first word OR the second word, or both.