Exam 16: Internet-Resource-Tools

A(n)_____ is a web-based log or journal.

The more terms or concepts combined in an AND search,the greater the number of pages that will be returned;the AND operator is always used to broaden a set of search results.

As with published journals and textbooks,only recognized authorities can post content,or material,on the web.

A Venn diagram uses_____ symbols to illustrate Boolean logic.

IRC (Internet Relay Chat)is a multichannel system supported by servers that enable conversations,group or individual,to occur on a worldwide basis.

Which system was named after British mathematician George Boole and refers to the relationships among search terms?

When comparing search engines,it is important to know the company's policy toward allowing commercial sites to boost their ranking in a _____ arrangement.

Define the Internet and explain what it allows users to do.

Applications such as Skype and other computer-based voice and video channels increase network bandwidth and efficiency.

A collection of related webpages is called a _____.

Google is an indexed search engine that organizes and ranks the results of a search.

A podcast is an audio blog.

Briefly explain how search engines allow you to refine and control the type of information returned from searches.

Discuss two important factors to consider when conducting an Internet search.

Discuss why many people use text messaging,including the use of acronyms.

Sponsored links are links that are completely independent of any companies.

If a search engine returns too many results,eliminate the least important search terms or concepts,broaden the subject,or use more general vocabulary when selecting terms.

Which tool is used to apply multiple search engines simultaneously?

Before posting articles to a newsgroup or forum,users should read the _____ associated with each newsgroup,which are a common method of providing guidance on questions that users are likely to ask.

Newsletters are a convenient way to keep current on topics of interest.