A ____, or spider, is a search engine program that automatically searches the Web to find new Web sites and update information about old Web sites.
A) runner
B) bot
C) crab
D) database

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A bot, short for robot, is a type of software program that runs automated tasks on the internet, such as crawling through websites to collect information. In this case, the bot is searching the web and updating information. A runner and a crab are not commonly used terms for search engine programs, and while databases store information, they do not actively search for new websites.

A ____, or Spider, Is a Search Engine Program That