Question 1

A specialty search engine is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  launch style search engine 
B)  search engine that searches only sites that are relevant to a particular topic 
C)  spider program which collects hits over time 
D)  internal website search 
A)  launch style search engine 
B)  search engine that searches only sites that are relevant to a particular topic 
C)  spider program which collects hits over time 
D)  internal website search B

Question 2

When evaluating the validity of information found on websites, which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should assess that all web pages contain at least some valid information. 
B)  You should verify information with other online and non-web sources. 
C)  You should determine whether the information is biased. 
D)  You should see if the site has the date when it was published. 
A)  You should assess that all web pages contain at least some valid information. 
B)  You should verify information with other online and non-web sources. 
C)  You should determine whether the information is biased. 
D)  You should see if the site has the date when it was published. A

Question 3

How do metasearch engines work?

Accepted Answer

A)  They operate in a Boolean string. 
B)  They use wild cards, extensively. 
C)  They suggest alternative search terms. 
D)  They search other search engines' results. 
A)  They operate in a Boolean string. 
B)  They use wild cards, extensively. 
C)  They suggest alternative search terms. 
D)  They search other search engines' results. D

Question 4

Match each of the following terms to its definition:
I. alternative search engine
II. specialty search engine
III. search strategies
IV. keyword
V. quotation marks
A. skills used to optimize search engine results
B. searches only sites that are relevant to the particular subject
C. used by search engines to determine what to look for
D. search engines other than Google
E. enclose words or phrases to get exact hits

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following terms to...

Question 5

Google ________ is a specialized search tool that searches scholarly literature such as peer-reviewed papers, theses, and publications from academic organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Google ________ is a specialized search tool...

Question 6

Dogpile is an example of a(n) ________ engine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dogpile is an example of a(n) ________...

Question 7

What is a specialty search engine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Searches only sites deemed appropriate to an interest or industry 
B)  Fee-based search engines with human assistants 
C)  A collection of bookmarks on a topic 
D)  A metasearch engine 
A)  Searches only sites deemed appropriate to an interest or industry 
B)  Fee-based search engines with human assistants 
C)  A collection of bookmarks on a topic 
D)  A metasearch engine

Question 8

The * (asterisk) symbol is an example of a(n) ________, which can used in performing searches with some search engines.

Accepted Answer

wild card;

Question 9

If you are looking for a particular set of keywords in an exact order enclose your keywords in ________.

Accepted Answer

quotation

Question 10

The list of results returned to you when you search for information on the web is called a list of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  strikes 
B)  queries 
C)  hits 
D)  keywords 
A)  strikes 
B)  queries 
C)  hits 
D)  keywords

Question 11

The individual words you use as search terms when using a search engine are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  wildcards 
B)  keywords 
C)  hits 
D)  queries 
A)  wildcards 
B)  keywords 
C)  hits 
D)  queries

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a specialty search on Google?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scholar 
B)  Finance 
C)  Patent Search 
D)  Fashion 
A)  Scholar 
B)  Finance 
C)  Patent Search 
D)  Fashion

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a good method to evaluate a website as appropriate for research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using an ecommerce website 
B)  Using specialized search tools such as Google Scholar 
C)  Paying attention to the URL to make sure it's from a respected source 
D)  Looking for clues of bias such as a specific agenda 
A)  Using an ecommerce website 
B)  Using specialized search tools such as Google Scholar 
C)  Paying attention to the URL to make sure it's from a respected source 
D)  Looking for clues of bias such as a specific agenda

Question 14

Which is NOT an example of a keyword search strategy to get more specific results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using quotation marks around key words or phrases 
B)  Using a metasearch engine 
C)  Using wild cards 
D)  Searching within a specific website 
A)  Using quotation marks around key words or phrases 
B)  Using a metasearch engine 
C)  Using wild cards 
D)  Searching within a specific website

Question 15

A(n) ________ searches other search engines rather than individual websites.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ searches other search engines rather...

Question 16

A metasearch engine is different than a regular search engine because it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is much faster than a regular search engine 
B)  searches for several keywords simultaneously 
C)  searches other search engines instead of individual websites 
D)  is a service that charges a fee for use, due to its superiority 
A)  is much faster than a regular search engine 
B)  searches for several keywords simultaneously 
C)  searches other search engines instead of individual websites 
D)  is a service that charges a fee for use, due to its superiority

Exam 16: Evaluating Websites

A specialty search engine is a(n) ________.

When evaluating the validity of information found on websites, which of the following is FALSE?

How do metasearch engines work?

Google ________ is a specialized search tool that searches scholarly literature such as peer-reviewed papers, theses, and publications from academic organizations.

Dogpile is an example of a(n) ________ engine.

What is a specialty search engine?

The * (asterisk) symbol is an example of a(n) ________, which can used in performing searches with some search engines.

If you are looking for a particular set of keywords in an exact order enclose your keywords in ________.

The list of results returned to you when you search for information on the web is called a list of ________.

The individual words you use as search terms when using a search engine are referred to as ________.

Which of these is NOT a specialty search on Google?

Which of the following is NOT a good method to evaluate a website as appropriate for research?

Which is NOT an example of a keyword search strategy to get more specific results?

A(n) ________ searches other search engines rather than individual websites.

A metasearch engine is different than a regular search engine because it ________.

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