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Web spiders or crawlers search the internet for new and updated webpages.
True
_____ services act as a middleman, allowing individuals to securely send and receive money. (Select all that apply)
A web app is an app that you access instead of a web browser.
False
Advantages of web apps include _____. (Select all that apply)
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Digital coupon tools are available as browser extensions.
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Which of the following is an example of B2C e-commerce?
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What is consumer-to-consumer e-commerce?
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B2B e-commerce relies increasingly on in-person sales calls to business.
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You can use some social search tools to search multiple sites at once.
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A search site is the same thing as a search engine.
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Should you gather information from a website where no author information is available?
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A search operator is a _____.
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Elements that have little or no effect on search results include _____. (Select all that apply)
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Recent top-level domains include _____. (Select all that apply)
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The ____ develops and disseminates protocols to maintain global web compatibility.
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A specialty search engine searches only websites that require a subscription.
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Open websites typically include _____. (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Web Crawlers
- Web spiders or crawlers search for new and updated webpages on the internet.
Payment Services
- P2P services act as intermediaries for secure money transactions between individuals.
Web Applications
- A web app is accessed via a web browser, not as a standalone application.
Advantages of Web Apps
- No installation is required for web apps.
- They facilitate collaboration with coworkers and friends.
- Web apps are accessible from anywhere with an internet connection.
Digital Coupons
- Digital coupon tools can be utilized as browser extensions.
B2C E-Commerce Example
- Purchasing items online using a store credit card exemplifies B2C e-commerce.
Consumer-to-Consumer E-Commerce
- Consumer-to-consumer e-commerce involves individuals selling goods directly to other individuals via online platforms.
B2B E-Commerce Sales Calls
- B2B e-commerce increasingly depends on digital communications rather than in-person sales calls.
Social Search Tools
- Certain social search tools enable users to search multiple sites simultaneously.
Search Sites vs. Search Engines
- Search sites are not identical to search engines; they may differ in function and scope.
Validating Website Information
- It is advisable to avoid gathering information from websites with no available author information.
Search Operators
- A search operator is a character, word, or symbol entered to refine search results.
Elements Affecting Search Results
- Stop words and capital letters generally have minimal or no effect on search engines.
Recent Top-Level Domains
- New top-level domains include .aero and .mobi, differing from traditional domains like .com and .gov.
Global Web Protocols
- The W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) is responsible for developing and disseminating protocols to ensure web compatibility globally.
Specialty Search Engines
- A specialty search engine does not exclusively search subscription-based websites.
Open Websites
- Open websites typically consist of personal websites and commercial sites, but not typically scholarly journals or scientific databases.
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