Question 1

Which of these is NOT a specialty search on Google?

Accepted Answer

Google Scholar, Google Finance, and Google Patents are all specialized search services offered by Google. Google Fashion, however, is not a recognized specialty search service provided by Google.

Question 2

The Better Business Bureau seal on a website indicates ________.

Accepted Answer

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) seal on a website indicates third-party verification, meaning the BBB has accredited the business as trustworthy based on its standards.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about assessing website security is TRUE?

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The answer of Which of the following statements about assessing...

Question 4

On secure websites, http changes to ________.

Accepted Answer

On secure websites, the protocol changes from HTTP to HTTPS, where the 'S' stands for 'Secure'. This indicates that the website is using a secure connection, typically through SSL/TLS encryption.

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT indicate that a website is secure?

Accepted Answer

The Microsoft seal displayed on the toolbar is not a standard indicator of website security. Indicators such as a closed padlock, a green address bar, and a URL beginning with "https://" are commonly used to signify that a website is secure and that the connection is encrypted. The presence of a specific company's seal, like Microsoft's, on the toolbar does not universally indicate security.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a good method to evaluate a website as appropriate for research?

Accepted Answer

Using an e-commerce website is not a reliable method for evaluating the appropriateness of a website for research purposes because e-commerce sites are primarily designed for selling products or services, not for providing unbiased, research-based information.

Question 7

A specialty search engine is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A specialty search engine focuses on searching websites that are relevant to a specific topic, providing more targeted results than general search engines.

Question 8

The individual words you use as search terms when using a search engine are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The individual words used as search terms in a search engine are referred to as "keywords." These are the specific terms entered into the search box to find information related to those words.

Question 9

A metasearch engine is different than a regular search engine because it ________.

Accepted Answer

A metasearch engine compiles results from multiple search engines to provide a broader search result, unlike a regular search engine that searches the web directly.

Question 10

When evaluating the validity of information found on websites, which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Assuming that all web pages contain at least some valid information is false because the accuracy and reliability of web content can vary greatly. Some websites may contain entirely false or misleading information, so it's important to critically evaluate each source rather than assuming inherent validity.

Question 11

Google ________ is a specialized search tool that searches scholarly literature such as peer-reviewed papers, theses, and publications from academic organizations.

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The answer of Google ________ is a specialized search tool...

Question 12

Dogpile is an example of a(n) ________ engine.

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The answer of Dogpile is an example of a(n) ________...

Question 13

If you are looking for a particular set of keywords in an exact order enclose your keywords in ________.

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The answer of If you are looking for a particular...

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: keyword
search strategies
quotation marks
alternative search engine
specialty search engine

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The Answer of enclose words or phrases to get exact is...

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a click-and-brick business?

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The answer of Which of the following is an example...

Question 16

________ is the e-commerce term for transactions that take place between a business and other businesses.

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The answer of ________ is the e-commerce term for transactions...

Question 17

A(n) ________ searches other search engines rather than individual websites.

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The answer of A(n) ________ searches other search engines rather...

Question 18

The list of results returned to you when you search for information on the web is called a list of ________.

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The answer of The list of results returned to you...

Question 19

The * (asterisk) symbol is an example of a(n) ________, which can used in performing searches with some search engines.

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The answer of The * (asterisk) symbol is an example...

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a suggested way to protect yourself when shopping online?

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The answer of Which of the following is NOT a...

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