Search Engines And Strategies

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Ppageegsd
P
Ppageegsd
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 14 | Total Attempts: 9,701
| Attempts: 126
SettingsSettings
Please wait...
  • 1/12 Questions

    Select the two (2) general types of search engines.

    • Subject and vortals
    • Individual and meta
    • Gateways and subject
Please wait...
About This Quiz


This quiz will assess your applied understanding of the following concepts and skills:
> how to select and use search engines based on your research objective, and
> how to apply advanced search techniques that will eliminate irrelevant results.

Search Engines And Strategies - Quiz

Quiz Preview

  • 2. 

    What is the function of "spiders" and "bots"?

    • Remove duplicate result entries

    • Scan webpages for keywords and links

    • Interpret and revise search strings

    Correct Answer
    A. Scan webpages for keywords and links
    Explanation
    The function of "spiders" and "bots" is to scan webpages for keywords and links. They are automated programs that crawl through websites, analyzing the content and structure of each page. By scanning for keywords and links, they help search engines index and rank webpages accurately, ensuring that relevant results are displayed to users when they perform a search.

    Rate this question:

  • 3. 

    Search engines use which of the following criteria to rank the results associated with a search statement:

    • Frequency of key words and back links

    • Combination of graphics and key words

    • Credibility of the author

    Correct Answer
    A. Frequency of key words and back links
    Explanation
    Search engines use the frequency of keywords and backlinks as criteria to rank the results associated with a search statement. The frequency of keywords refers to how often the search terms appear on a webpage, with higher frequency indicating more relevance. Backlinks, on the other hand, are links from other websites pointing to a particular webpage, and search engines consider these as endorsements of the webpage's credibility and importance. Therefore, search engines prioritize webpages that have a high frequency of relevant keywords and are backed by numerous quality backlinks.

    Rate this question:

  • 4. 

    Identify the type of search engine or directory that is best for browsing general topics within a broad category or area of interest.

    • Meta search engines

    • Individual search engines

    • Subject-based directories

    Correct Answer
    A. Subject-based directories
    Explanation
    Subject-based directories are the best type of search engine or directory for browsing general topics within a broad category or area of interest. Unlike meta search engines, which aggregate results from multiple search engines, and individual search engines, which provide results based on specific algorithms, subject-based directories categorize websites into topics and subtopics, making it easier to navigate and explore information within a specific area of interest.

    Rate this question:

  • 5. 

    Discuss the pros and cons of each of the following types of search engines/directories:  individual, meta and subject. Be certain to include an example of each type of engine/directory in your response. Your response should following the "RAVE" model.

  • 6. 

    You want to find information about Stafford loans on the College Affordability and Transparency website http://collegecost.ed.gov.  Write out the search string you would use to find this topic at the website listed.

  • 7. 

    Your objective is find information about mobile applications that run on both the IOS and Android platforms.  Write the search string that will meet this criteria. 

  • 8. 

    Identify at least three search tips or strategies that you learned from the Google PowerSearching webinars. 

  • 9. 

    Your cousin Maria will be visiting Rhode Island from Europe in November..  Maria has indicated in her e-mails that she would like to visit Federal Hill in Providence.  She has read much about this historic, Italian neighborhood and the different restaurants featuring food from various regions of Italy.  Your cousin particularly likes northern Italian food.  You want to generate a list of potential restaurants now, so you can make reservations well in advance of her visit.     Construct a search string using Boolean operators that will give you a list of restaurants that meet Maria’s requirements.  Print the first page of results, including the search string box with all the keywords and operators visible.

  • 10. 

    Who was the third least-known founder of Apple, who sold his interest in the company for less than $5,000? Construct the search string(s) that will find the name of this person.

  • 11. 

    Find a black and white image of a winter hoarfrost.  What is it? Raise your hand when you have found the image and answer.

  • 12. 

    You want to find information on the debt ceiling from sources other than wikipedia.  How would would construct the search string?

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Feb 1, 2024 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Feb 01, 2024
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Mar 03, 2013
    Quiz Created by
    Ppageegsd
Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.