Question 1

Terms such as AND, OR, and NOT are classified as:&#10;A) Key words&#10;B) MeSH headings&#10;C) Boolean operators&#10;D) PICO terms

Accepted Answer

Boolean operators are logical terms used in search strategies to combine or exclude keywords in a search, enhancing the precision and relevance of the results. AND, OR, and NOT are classic examples of Boolean operators.

Question 2

Reference words that indicate the contents of a document and are usually selected by the author of an article are called:&#10;A) Key words&#10;B) MeSH headings&#10;C) Boolean operators&#10;D) PICO terms

Accepted Answer

Keywords are specific words or phrases that describe the contents of a document, often selected by the author to highlight the main topics or themes of their work. These terms help in indexing and searching for the document in databases.

Question 3

The National Institutes of Health utilizes a specific list of terms to streamline the storage and retrieval of articles called:&#10;A) Key words&#10;B) MeSH headings&#10;C) Boolean operators&#10;D) PICO terms

Accepted Answer

The National Institutes of Health uses MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) terms to organize articles for easier storage and retrieval. MeSH is a comprehensive controlled vocabulary for the purpose of indexing journal articles and books in the life sciences.

Question 4

Strategies for broadening a search might include:&#10;A) Using parentheses when entering exact terms&#10;B) Setting a range of years to search&#10;C) Selecting peer-reviewed articles for a search&#10;D) Using multiple search engines

Accepted Answer

Using multiple search engines can broaden a search by providing access to different databases and sources, potentially yielding a wider range of results.

Question 5

A search engine will typically process terms entered in what order?&#10;A) Left to right&#10;B) Right to left&#10;C) OR before AND&#10;D) Terms in parentheses last

Accepted Answer

The answer of A search engine will typically process terms...

Question 6

Search terms are entered as follows: total knee replacement AND (exercise therapy OR recovery of function OR geriatric). In what order would the search be conducted?&#10;A) Total knee replacement, exercise therapy, recovery of function, geriatric&#10;B) Exercise therapy, recovery of function, geriatric, total knee replacement&#10;C) Total knee replacement, geriatric, recovery of function, exercise therapy&#10;D) Geriatric, recovery of function, exercise therapy, total knee replacement

Accepted Answer

The answer of Search terms are entered as follows: total...

Question 7

A detailed listing of your current searches is called:&#10;A) Search strategy&#10;B) Search listing&#10;C) Search history&#10;D) Search results

Accepted Answer

A detailed listing of your current searches is referred to as your "Search history." This term is commonly used across various platforms and browsers to describe the record of web pages and content a user has searched over time.

Question 8

Which of the following are compared to each other during a search?&#10;A) Search terms and Boolean operators&#10;B) Key terms and search terms&#10;C) Key terms and Boolean operators&#10;D) Key terms and MeSH headings

Accepted Answer

Key terms and search terms are compared to ensure that the search retrieves relevant results based on the keywords used.

Deck 11: Locating the Evidence: Search Strategies