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Internet Search Techniques

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What should you do to narrow down your search results using Boolean searching?

Use and to narrow your search (correct)

Use quotation marks for exact phrases

Use + or AND to include all words

Use + or NOT to exclude words you do not want

What does the acronym CRAAP stand for in the context of evaluating websites?

Certainty, Reliability, Accuracy, Authority, Purpose

Control, Relevance, Authorship, Accuracy, Purpose

Credibility, Reputation, Accuracy, Authority, Purpose

Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose (correct)

Which technique should be used to find webpages where an exact phrase appears?

Use + or AND to include all words

Use and to narrow your search

Use quotation marks for exact phrases (correct)

Use + or NOT to exclude words you do not want

What should you consider when evaluating websites for information?

Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose Signup and view all the answers

Which key technique can be used to refine your search by date, country, amount, language, or other criteria in Google?

Advanced Search option Signup and view all the answers

When using Boolean searching, which symbol should be used to exclude words you do not want?

<ul> <li></li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

What symbol is used to include all words in Boolean searching?

AND Signup and view all the answers

Which search technique allows you to find webpages where an exact phrase appears?

Quotation marks Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when evaluating websites for information?

Accuracy of information Signup and view all the answers

Which key technique can be used to refine your search by date, country, and language in Google?

Advanced Search option Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for a web browser URL?

Uniform Resource Locator Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a web browser's bookmarks?

To save and organize popular websites for easy access Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a hyperlink on a webpage?

To provide shortcuts to other web pages Signup and view all the answers

Which software enables you to locate and view websites on the Internet?

Web Browser Signup and view all the answers

What is the World Wide Web (WWW) commonly referred to?

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Boolean Searching

To narrow down search results using Boolean searching, use specific keywords, operators, and symbols to refine your search
Use the NOT symbol (-) to exclude words you do not want
Use the AND symbol (&) or the quotation marks ("") to include all words or exact phrases

Evaluating Websites

CRAAP stands for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose in evaluating websites for information
Consider the credibility, reliability, and bias of the website, as well as the purpose and audience it serves

Search Techniques

Use quotation marks ("") to find webpages where an exact phrase appears
Use Google's advanced search features to refine your search by date, country, language, and other criteria

Web Browsing

A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is another term for a web browser's address
The main purpose of a web browser's bookmarks is to save and organize frequently visited websites
A hyperlink on a webpage is a clickable link that directs users to another webpage or website
A web browser is software that enables users to locate and view websites on the Internet
The World Wide Web (WWW) is commonly referred to as the Web.

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Test your knowledge on effective internet search techniques including the use of keywords, quotation marks for exact phrases, and Boolean searching. Improve your online research skills with this quiz.