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    Is a URL used for the internet?

    • True
    • False
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Explore the fundamentals of search engines with the 'search engine quiz!' Learn about web search engines, web crawlers, and the use of spiders in indexing. Test your knowledge on different search technologies and their effectiveness, enhancing your understanding of internet search mechanisms.

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  • 2. 

    Google was just invented 2 years ago

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "google was just invented 2 years ago" is false. Google was actually founded in 1998, which is more than two years ago. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 3. 

    A tool designed to search for information on the internet

    • Web crawler

    • Web search engine

    • Indexer

    Correct Answer
    A. Web search engine
    Explanation
    A web search engine is a tool designed to search for information on the internet. It allows users to enter keywords or phrases and retrieves relevant websites, documents, images, videos, and other forms of content from its index. Unlike a web crawler, which is responsible for discovering and collecting web pages, a web search engine uses an indexer to organize and store the gathered information. Therefore, a web search engine is the correct answer as it accurately describes the purpose and functionality of this tool.

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  • 4. 

    Should only use one search engine?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that one should not use only one search engine. This implies that using multiple search engines is recommended. Using multiple search engines can provide a broader range of search results and different algorithms, leading to more comprehensive and diverse information. It also allows for comparison and cross-referencing of search results, increasing the chances of finding accurate and relevant information. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 5. 

    Advanced search isn't helpful

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The explanation for the answer being False could be that advanced search is helpful. This suggests that advanced search is useful and can assist in finding specific information or narrowing down search results.

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  • 6. 

    Is dogpile a search engine?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Dogpile is indeed a search engine. It is a metasearch engine that fetches results from multiple search engines and displays them on a single page. This allows users to save time by getting results from multiple search engines without having to visit each one individually. Therefore, the statement "Dogpile is a search engine" is correct.

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  • 7. 

    A program used to look through the web sites and look for key words and/or links.

    • Web crawler

    • Indexer

    • Searching

    Correct Answer
    A. Web crawler
    Explanation
    A web crawler is a program that systematically navigates through websites, analyzing their content and gathering information such as keywords and links. It is commonly used by search engines to index web pages and provide relevant search results to users. The crawler starts with a seed URL and then follows hyperlinks to other pages, recursively visiting and indexing them. By doing so, it helps search engines build a comprehensive database of web content, making it easier for users to find relevant information.

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  • 8. 

    Should you always make whatever you are searching descriptive, so the search engine knows what you are talking about?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The explanation for the answer "False" is that search engines are designed to understand and interpret user queries regardless of whether they are descriptive or not. While using descriptive search terms can sometimes improve the accuracy of search results, it is not necessary for the search engine to understand what the user is talking about. Search engines use various algorithms and techniques to analyze and interpret user queries, taking into account factors such as relevance, context, and user intent to provide relevant search results. Therefore, it is not always necessary to make searches descriptive.

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  • 9. 

    How many search engines are used throughout the world today?

    • 5

    • 300

    • 157

    Correct Answer
    A. 300
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 300 because there are numerous search engines used worldwide today. While some may be more popular and widely used than others, there are hundreds of search engines available for various purposes and in different languages. These search engines cater to different regions, languages, and specific needs of users, resulting in a diverse range of options available globally.

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  • 10. 

    What is the net rating from "searchenginewatch.com" for yahoo?

    • 9.6%

    • 2.6%

    • 23.8%

    Correct Answer
    A. 23.8%
  • 11. 

    Which is best to use when searching a query?

    • Natick pizza, natick ma

    • Natick pizza place in natick massachusetts 01760

    • Pizza

    Correct Answer
    A. Natick pizza, natick ma
    Explanation
    The best option to use when searching a query would be "natick pizza, natick ma" because it includes the specific location (Natick, MA) and the keyword (pizza) that the user is searching for. This would help to narrow down the search results and provide more accurate and relevant information.

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  • 12. 

    Search engines use _________________to reach thousands of pages per day and uses index to help finding them later.

    Correct Answer
    spiders
    Explanation
    Search engines use spiders to crawl and reach thousands of pages per day. These spiders navigate through websites, collecting information and indexing it. This allows search engines to easily find and retrieve relevant information when a user performs a search query.

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  • 13. 

    ______, ________. ______ don't really matter when you put it in the search query

    Correct Answer
    a for the
    Explanation
    The words "a," "for," and "the" do not have a significant impact on the search query. These words are known as stop words and are commonly used in the English language. Search engines typically ignore these words when processing a search query as they do not contribute much to the meaning or relevance of the search. Therefore, they can be disregarded when formulating a search query.

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  • 14. 

    What is the invisible web and how does it work?

  • 15. 

    Explain why advertisements are used when you use a search engine.

  • 16. 

    What does a human editor do?

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