Test Your Google Knowledge 2
This quiz qill test your knowledge of Google features and applications. If you score less than 70%, you are unaware of many of the most important Google Search techniques and we highly recommend must attend this class. If you score 70% or higher, you still have more to learn.
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What must you type into Google so that your exact phrase is found in Google?
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A.Simply type the exact phrase you want
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B.Use * on either side of the phrase
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C.Use quotation marks on either side of the phrase
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D.Begin the phrase with a slash mark
Correct Answer
C. C.Use quotation marks on either side of the phraseExplanation
To ensure that your exact phrase is found in Google, you should use quotation marks on either side of the phrase. This tells Google to search for the exact phrase instead of individual words within the phrase. By using quotation marks, you are indicating to Google that you want to find results that include the exact phrase you have entered.Rate this question:
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What is the quickest way to find the definition of computer using Google?
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A.Use the browser to go to www.dictionary.com
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B.Type define:computer
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C.Type "What is a computer?" into Google
Correct Answer
B. B.Type define:computerExplanation
By typing "define:computer" into Google, you are using a specific search command that tells Google to provide the definition of the word "computer". This command helps to filter out irrelevant search results and directly displays the definition from reliable sources, saving time and effort in finding the definition.Rate this question:
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What do you type into the Google search box if you only want to search the contents of one website? Example: A high school senior only wants to access admissions into Stanford University.
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A.This is not possible to do.
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B.Type the following into Google: admission site: www.standford.edu
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C.Go directly to Stanford's site and type in their search box
Correct Answer
B. B.Type the following into Google: admission site: www.standford.eduExplanation
The correct answer is B because by typing "admission site: www.stanford.edu" into the Google search box, it will only display search results from the specified website, which in this case is Stanford University's website. This allows the high school senior to specifically search for admissions information on Stanford's website without getting results from other websites.Rate this question:
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You can create an attractive website on Google of your family or business for FREE. Google provides you with all of the templates and easy 1-2-3 step process.
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A.True
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B.False
Correct Answer
A. A.TrueExplanation
Google does indeed provide users with the ability to create a website for free. They offer templates and a simple step-by-step process to make it easy for users to create an attractive website for their family or business. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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Google has a service that enables you to get all of your voice messages emailed and/or texted to you for FREE?
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A.True
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B.False, but they did have this at one time
Correct Answer
A. A.TrueExplanation
Google does have a service called Google Voice that allows users to receive their voice messages through email or text messages for free. This service enables users to access their voice messages conveniently and stay connected even when they are unable to listen to the messages directly.Rate this question:
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You want to purchase a DVD player, but you only want to spend between $75 - $150. What would you type into the Google search box so that it searches with this range?
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A.You cannot do this. You must go to a site that sells DVD players and do this.
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B.Type "DVD Players between $75...$150"
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C.[#]...[#]is the operator for this. So you would type "DVD player $75...$150"
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D.*,* is the operator for this. So you would type "*DVD player $75,$150*"
Correct Answer
C. C.[#]...[#]is the operator for this. So you would type "DVD player $75...$150" -
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A user wants to search "virus" but does not want to see search results related to a computer virus. What must they type into the Google search box?
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A.Type "virus, not computer"
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B.This is not possible to do.
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C.Type "virus -computer"
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D.Type "virus, 0 computer"
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E.Type "only the word virus"
Correct Answer
C. C.Type "virus -computer"Explanation
By typing "virus -computer" into the Google search box, the user can exclude search results related to a computer virus. The minus sign before the word "computer" indicates that the user wants to exclude any results that include that term. This will help narrow down the search to results that are specifically related to the term "virus" but not related to computer viruses.Rate this question:
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You do not need a calculator if you have access to Google; you simply need to know a few simple calculator operators and Google will act as a quick calculator, even raise a number to a certain power (as well as perform measurement conversions) in a flash.
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A.False. You need to go to the calculator on your operating system.
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B.True
Correct Answer
B. B.TrueExplanation
The statement in the question suggests that if you have access to Google, you can use it as a quick calculator by knowing a few simple calculator operators. This implies that you do not need a separate calculator device or application if you have access to Google. Therefore, the correct answer is B.True.Rate this question:
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Google's "I'm Feeling Lucky" takes you the first web page returned for your query.
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A.False, it takes you to a random page that Google selects.
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B.True
Correct Answer
B. B.TrueExplanation
Google's "I'm Feeling Lucky" feature is designed to take the user directly to the first web page that matches their query. This means that instead of displaying a list of search results, it bypasses them and immediately loads the top-ranking page. Therefore, the correct answer is B. True.Rate this question:
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If you find yourself in a strange city and you need to know the name of a lcoal pizza restaurant, you only need to send Google a text message, type "pizza" followed by the zip code and you will have you anser in seconds.
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A.True
- B.
B.False
Correct Answer
A. A.TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that if you are in a strange city and need to know the name of a local pizza restaurant, you can simply send Google a text message with the word "pizza" followed by the zip code, and Google will provide you with the answer within seconds. This implies that the statement is true, as it states a method to quickly obtain the desired information using Google's text messaging service.Rate this question:
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