Which of the following terms refers to automated web programs that gather information from sites that ultimately form the search engine's entries?

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Web crawlers (also known as spiders or bots) are automated programs that search engines use to gather information from websites and build the search engine's index. This index is what powers the search results that users see when they enter a search query. Algorithms, SEOs, and SEMs all play a role in determining rankings in search results, but they are not directly responsible for collecting the information from websites.

Which of the Following Terms Refers to Automated Web Programs