Q014 Search Education #1

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1. Identify the conversion step:  Making "I heard there is an abandoned city in San Francisco Bay" into a query, we changed the words "abandoned city" to "ghost town".

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The correct answer is Re-phrase. This is because the conversion step involves changing the words "abandoned city" to "ghost town" in order to rephrase the sentence.

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Q014 Search Education #1 focuses on enhancing search skills by teaching how to convert regular questions into efficient search queries. It assesses understanding of query optimization techniques, relevance filtering, and vocabulary adjustments crucial for effective information retrieval.

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2. When you do a Google search, you actually search:

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When you do a Google search, you are actually searching Google's index of the Web. Google's index is a massive database that contains information about all the web pages that Google has crawled and indexed. When you enter a search query, Google uses its index to quickly find and retrieve relevant web pages that match your search terms. The index includes information about the content of web pages, such as keywords, titles, and descriptions, allowing Google to deliver accurate and relevant search results.

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3. Google indexes the web using:

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Google indexes the web using software programs called spiders. These spiders, also known as crawlers or bots, are automated programs that systematically browse the internet, following links from one webpage to another. They collect information about web pages, including their content, structure, and metadata, which is then stored in Google's index. This index is used by Google's search algorithms to provide relevant search results to users. Using spiders allows Google to efficiently and comprehensively index the vast amount of information available on the web.

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4. Identify the conversion step:  Making "What's the name of that funny groove under your nose?" into a query, we left out the word "funny".

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The conversion step in this case is to cross out unnecessary words. This means removing the word "funny" from the sentence "What's the name of that funny groove under your nose?" to make it more concise and focused.

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5. Making "Can I make a living tossing pizza?" into a query, we circled (and kept) only one of the words.  Which one?

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In this question, the task was to identify the word that was circled and kept from the query "Can I make a living tossing pizza?". The correct answer is "pizza". This means that out of the four words mentioned, the word "pizza" was the one circled and retained.

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6. Google and Facebook both partner with numerous other websites to:

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Google and Facebook both partner with numerous other websites to target users with ads matching their interests and concerns. This is a common practice known as targeted advertising, where these companies collect data on users' online activities and preferences to deliver personalized ads. By partnering with various websites, they can gather more information about users' browsing habits and preferences, allowing them to tailor ads specifically to individual users. This helps advertisers reach their target audience more effectively and increases the chances of users engaging with the ads.

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7. The key words in a query are called its:

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In the context of a query, the key words refer to the specific words or phrases that are essential for understanding and retrieving relevant information. These key words are commonly known as "terms." They help search engines or databases to match the query with relevant documents or data. Therefore, "terms" is the correct answer as it accurately describes the key words in a query.

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8. Identify the conversion step:  Making "What food does Tyson like best" into a query, we added the words "Percy Jackson".

Explanation

The conversion step in this case is adding missing information. By adding the words "Percy Jackson" to the query "What food does Tyson like best," we are providing more specific information and narrowing down the search. This step helps to refine the query and make it more targeted towards the desired information.

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9. Makng "My three-year-old cow has blisters on its tongue--what's wrong with it?" into a query, we left out the phrase "three-year-old".  Why?

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The phrase "three-year-old" was left out because we thought the cow's age might be unimportant.

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10. Google uses a formula to rate the importance of web pages, invented by Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin.  They call this the ______ ________ formula.

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The correct answer is "Page Rank." Google uses a formula called Page Rank, which was invented by its founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, to rate the importance of web pages. This formula determines the relevance and authority of a webpage based on the number and quality of links pointing to it. Pages with higher Page Rank are considered more important and are more likely to appear higher in search engine results.

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Identify the conversion step:  Making "I heard there is an...
When you do a Google search, you actually search:
Google indexes the web using:
Identify the conversion step:  Making "What's the name...
Making "Can I make a living tossing pizza?" into a query, we...
Google and Facebook both partner with numerous other websites to:
The key words in a query are called its:
Identify the conversion step:  Making "What food does Tyson...
Makng "My three-year-old cow has blisters on its...
Google uses a formula to rate the importance of web pages, invented by...
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