Question 1

The first step in creating an Internet search strategy is to ____.
A) define the topic
B) identify keywords
C) choose the proper search tool
D) evaluate your search results

Accepted Answer

Defining the topic is essential as it helps to clarify what information is being sought, guiding the subsequent steps in the search strategy.

Question 2

Which of the following are social media platforms?
A) news aggregators
B) Q&A sites
C) video sharing sites
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed can be considered types of social media platforms as they facilitate social interaction and content sharing among users. News aggregators allow users to share and discuss news stories, Q&A sites enable users to ask questions and receive answers from the community, and video sharing sites allow users to upload, share, and comment on videos.

Question 3

The deep Web ____.
A) does not contain the majority of information on the Web
B) is not accessible by traditional search tools
C) is accessible by specialty search tools
D) does not contain much useful information

Accepted Answer

The answer of The deep Web ____.
A) does not contain...

Question 4

If you don't credit an author, you are guilty of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you don't credit an author, you...

Question 5

If you initially know very little about the topic you are researching, look for general information first in any of the following EXCEPT ____.
A) encyclopedias
B) periodicals
C) microblogs
D) reference sources

Accepted Answer

Microblogs are not a reliable source of general information for research purposes. Encyclopedias, periodicals, and reference sources are all reputable sources for gathering general information on a topic.

Question 6

"A", "an", and "the" are examples of ____________________, which are seldom used as keywords in a topic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "A", "an", and "the" are examples of...

Question 7

What should you do when creating a list of keywords to use in your search?
A) Identify stop words
B) Find general information on the topic
C) Identify related keywords
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

When creating a list of keywords to use in your search, it is important to identify stop words (words that do not add value to the search, such as "the" and "and"), find general information on the topic to gain a better understanding of related keywords, and identify related keywords to ensure the search includes all relevant information. Therefore, the best choice is D, all of the above.

Question 8

Typical words that do not qualify as keywords are also known as ____.
A) block words
B) full words
C) non-words
D) stop words

Accepted Answer

Non-relevant or common words like "the", "and", "of", etc. that commonly appear in text but do not carry significant meaning are known as stop words and are typically excluded from keyword searches.

Question 9

Many search engines accept payment for higher placement, so these sites are listed near the top where you typically expect the best matching results. Better search engines indicate this, sometimes with the word "_____."
A) Sponsored
B) Fee-based
C) Helper
D) Results

Accepted Answer

The word "sponsored" is often used by better search engines to indicate that a particular listing has paid for a higher placement on the search results page.

Question 10

In order to find two words in a sentence, one right after the other, you will want to refine your search with ____________________ searching.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to find two words in...

Question 11

"Fair use" allows students and researchers to copy or use parts of other people's work for educational purposes. Always give credit by ____________________ the source of the material you are using.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Fair use" allows students and researchers to...

Question 12

Specialized or specialty search tools ____.
A) find information that is "invisible" to traditional search engines
B) are typically prepared by hand and are a good choice for a broad view of a topic
C) compile results from traditional search engines
D) are available to any Internet user free of charge

Accepted Answer

Specialized or specialty search tools have a narrower focus than traditional search engines and can find information that is not easily accessible by general search engines.

Question 13

____ are services to help you locate information on the Web.
A) Search bureaus
B) Internet search tools
C) Web chargers
D) Internet helpers

Accepted Answer

Internet search tools such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing are designed to help you locate information on the Web. Search bureaus, web chargers, and internet helpers are not common terms for these services.

Question 14

____________________ criteria are standards used to determine if a Web site is appropriate for your needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ criteria are standards used to determine...

Question 15

To find keywords in the correct order, you need to use ____.
A) subject groups
B) search groups
C) phrase searching
D) text grouping

Accepted Answer

Phrase searching allows you to search for a specific sequence of keywords in the correct order. Subject groups, search groups, and text grouping do not necessarily guarantee a specific order of keywords.

Question 16

URL names are often ____, indicating what the Web site is about to make it easy to remember.
A) mnemonic
B) cached
C) linked
D) smart

Accepted Answer

URL names are often mnemonic, meaning they are designed to be easy to remember and communicate the purpose or subject matter of the website. This helps users find and remember the website more easily. Examples of mnemonic URLs include "Amazon.com" for the online shopping website, and "Weather.com" for a website providing weather forecasts.

Question 17

____________________ formats are style guides that standardize how citations are written.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ formats are style guides that standardize...

Question 18

____ are mathematical formulas used by search engines to rank Web sites according to the terms used in the search query.
A) Search functions
B) Keywords
C) Functions
D) Algorithms

Accepted Answer

Algorithms are mathematical formulas used by search engines to rank websites according to the terms used in the search query. Keywords are the terms used in the search query, but they are not the formulas used for ranking. Search functions and functions are too general and do not specifically refer to the mathematical formulas used for ranking.

Question 19

Phrase searching can be accomplished, at many search engines, by putting ____________________ around the block of words you want to appear together on the Web page.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Phrase searching can be accomplished, at many...

Question 20

Search engine ____ crawl the Web.
A) snakes
B) spiders
C) bugs
D) checkers

Accepted Answer

Search engines use programs called spiders or web crawlers to explore the internet and gather information about websites. These crawlers start with popular websites and then follow links to discover new pages to add to the search engine's index.

Quiz 1: Searching the Internet Effectively

The first step in creating an Internet search strategy is to ____.

Which of the following are social media platforms?

The deep Web ____.

If you don't credit an author, you are guilty of ____________________.

If you initially know very little about the topic you are researching, look for general information first in any of the following EXCEPT ____.

"A", "an", and "the" are examples of ____________________, which are seldom used as keywords in a topic.

What should you do when creating a list of keywords to use in your search?

Typical words that do not qualify as keywords are also known as ____.

Many search engines accept payment for higher placement, so these sites are listed near the top where you typically expect the best matching results. Better search engines indicate this, sometimes with the word "_____."

In order to find two words in a sentence, one right after the other, you will want to refine your search with ____________________ searching.

"Fair use" allows students and researchers to copy or use parts of other people's work for educational purposes. Always give credit by ____________________ the source of the material you are using.

Specialized or specialty search tools ____.

____ are services to help you locate information on the Web.

____________________ criteria are standards used to determine if a Web site is appropriate for your needs.

To find keywords in the correct order, you need to use ____.

URL names are often ____, indicating what the Web site is about to make it easy to remember.

____________________ formats are style guides that standardize how citations are written.

____ are mathematical formulas used by search engines to rank Web sites according to the terms used in the search query.

Phrase searching can be accomplished, at many search engines, by putting ____________________ around the block of words you want to appear together on the Web page.

Search engine ____ crawl the Web.