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What is the key difference between an information need and a query?

Both an information need and a query are precise search terms.

An information need is a specific search term, while a query is a general idea.

An information need is a general idea, while a query is a specific search term. (correct)

Both an information need and a query are vague ideas.

In the context of information retrieval, what does IR stand for?

Information Retrieval (correct)

Internet Research

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Information Request

What type of data is typically referred to as 'structured data'?

Data retrieved from social media

Data obtained from multimedia sources

Data in tables in a database (correct)

Data collected from web documents

Which of the following is NOT an example of an Information Retrieval system?

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What is the process of obtaining relevant information from a large collection of data called?

Information Retrieval Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Information Retrieval (IR), what does a 'NullPointer Exception' indicate?

An error due to accessing a null object Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data is commonly associated with 'unstructured data'?

Data from web documents Signup and view all the answers

What does a user typically do to transform their information need into a query for an Information Retrieval system?

Formulate precise search terms Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes 'Structured data' from 'Unstructured data' in the context of Information Retrieval?

Structured data is organized, while unstructured data lacks any organization. Signup and view all the answers