Question 1

The overlapping area of the sets in a Venn diagram are called the ____ of sets.
A) shade
B) intersection
C) crossroads
D) star

Accepted Answer

The overlapping area of sets in a Venn diagram is called the intersection because it represents the elements that belong to both sets, i.e., the common elements that "intersect" the two sets. None of the other answer choices accurately describe this concept.

Question 2

NOT is sometimes used to indicate the Boolean operator ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of NOT is sometimes used to indicate the...

Question 3

In Google, you must use the minus sign (-) for the Boolean operator ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Google, you must use the minus...

Question 4

Boolean logic uses a special mathematical syntax to perform ____.
A) simple searches
B) narrow searches
C) modified searches
D) complex searches

Accepted Answer

Boolean logic is used to perform complex searches by combining keywords and phrases with operators such as AND, OR, and NOT to refine search results.

Question 5

It is a good idea to ____ searches as you perform them, noting the Boolean operators used in your search statements, and the number of results returned.
A) map
B) diagram
C) log
D) relate

Accepted Answer

Logging searches helps in keeping a record of search queries and their outcomes, making it easier to refine searches and avoid repeating unsuccessful ones.

Question 6

George Boole (1815-1864), an Englishman, invented a form of ____ called Boolean algebra.
A) symbolic logic
B) artificial intelligence
C) diagram
D) pseudocode

Accepted Answer

George Boole invented a form of symbolic logic called Boolean algebra, not artificial intelligence, diagram or pseudocode.

Question 7

AND, OR, and NOT are examples of ____ operators.
A) Boolean
B) unary
C) data
D) set

Accepted Answer

AND, OR, and NOT are logical operators used in Boolean logic, a type of algebraic logic that deals with true and false values. Therefore, the best choice is A) Boolean.

Question 8

____ is a variation of the AND NOT Boolean operator.
A) (+)
B) (+-)
C) (!)
D) (-)

Accepted Answer

The (-) symbol represents the AND NOT operator, which selects records that do not meet a certain criteria.

Question 9

Use the Boolean operator ____ when trying to exclude a concept.
A) AND NOT
B) AND
C) OR
D) AND OR

Accepted Answer

The Boolean operator AND NOT is the most appropriate choice when trying to exclude a concept. This operator combines two search terms but eliminates the results that contain the second term. It narrows down the search and can be helpful in getting more relevant results. For example, if you're searching for information on dogs but want to exclude information about poodles, you could search for "dogs AND NOT poodles" to get more relevant results.

Question 10

Use NOT ____.
A) when you want to exclude a keyword
B) when you find too many irrelevant results
C) when you want to limit search results
D) any of the above

Accepted Answer

The NOT operator is used in search queries to exclude certain terms, helping to narrow down results by eliminating irrelevant information, thus it applies to all the given scenarios.

Question 11

A ____ query uses Boolean operators to narrow, expand, or restrict a search.
A) complex
B) difficult
C) new
D) boolean

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____ query uses Boolean operators to...

Question 12

Use the Boolean operator ____ when trying to broaden a search.
A) AND NOT
B) IF
C) OR
D) AND

Accepted Answer

The OR operator allows for a search to retrieve results containing either of two or more terms, thus broadening the search.

Question 13

____ diagrams can help you decide which Boolean operators to use in a search strategy.
A) Venn
B) Truth table
C) UML
D) Web

Accepted Answer

Venn diagrams can visually illustrate the relationships between search terms and help identify which Boolean operators to use to refine or expand a search. They can also show the overlap of search results when multiple terms are used. Truth tables are typically used in logic and mathematics to analyze the outcomes of different combinations of variables, and are not as applicable in search strategy development. UML diagrams are used in software engineering and systems analysis and design, and are not relevant to search strategy development. Web diagrams are used to map out website navigation and structure, and are also not applicable in this context.

Question 14

A(n) ____________________ is a program that a search engine uses to screen out Web pages.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a program that a...

Question 15

If you use ____________________ in your search, the keyword that follows will not appear on any of the Web pages returned.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you use ____________________ in your search,...

Question 16

Use OR when ____.
A) you find too few results
B) you want to include more than one spelling of a keyword
C) you want to combine synonyms
D) any of the above

Accepted Answer

OR can be used when you find too few results, when you want to include more than one spelling of a keyword, or when you want to combine synonyms.

Question 17

You can ____ the order in which the query is processed in a search by using parentheses.
A) identify
B) negate
C) reverse
D) control

Accepted Answer

Using parentheses can help to control the order in which a query is processed in a search, allowing for more precise and accurate results.

Question 18

Words you exclude from search results using ____________________ might still appear in sponsored results; this is a good reminder that sponsored results are not the same as actual search results.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Words you exclude from search results using...

Question 19

Using ____________________ forces the order of operations in your search query.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using ____________________ forces the order of operations...

Question 20

The circles in Venn diagrams represent ____.
A) intersections of information
B) unions of information
C) sets of information
D) exclusions of information

Accepted Answer

Venn diagrams represent sets of information, often showing the overlap or differences between them. The circles represent the elements or members of each set. A set can be defined as a collection of distinct objects, and Venn diagrams are useful visual tools for comparing or contrasting sets. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Quiz 2: Constructing Complex Searches

The overlapping area of the sets in a Venn diagram are called the ____ of sets.

NOT is sometimes used to indicate the Boolean operator ____________________.

In Google, you must use the minus sign (-) for the Boolean operator ____________________.

Boolean logic uses a special mathematical syntax to perform ____.

It is a good idea to ____ searches as you perform them, noting the Boolean operators used in your search statements, and the number of results returned.

George Boole (1815-1864) , an Englishman, invented a form of ____ called Boolean algebra.

AND, OR, and NOT are examples of ____ operators.

____ is a variation of the AND NOT Boolean operator.

Use the Boolean operator ____ when trying to exclude a concept.

Use NOT ____.

A ____ query uses Boolean operators to narrow, expand, or restrict a search.

Use the Boolean operator ____ when trying to broaden a search.

____ diagrams can help you decide which Boolean operators to use in a search strategy.

A(n) ____________________ is a program that a search engine uses to screen out Web pages.

If you use ____________________ in your search, the keyword that follows will not appear on any of the Web pages returned.

Use OR when ____.

You can ____ the order in which the query is processed in a search by using parentheses.

Words you exclude from search results using ____________________ might still appear in sponsored results; this is a good reminder that sponsored results are not the same as actual search results.

Using ____________________ forces the order of operations in your search query.

The circles in Venn diagrams represent ____.