15 Questions
What should you do to narrow down your search results using Boolean searching?
Use and to narrow your search
What does the acronym CRAAP stand for in the context of evaluating websites?
Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose
Which technique should be used to find webpages where an exact phrase appears?
Use quotation marks for exact phrases
What should you consider when evaluating websites for information?
Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose
Which key technique can be used to refine your search by date, country, amount, language, or other criteria in Google?
Advanced Search option
When using Boolean searching, which symbol should be used to exclude words you do not want?
What symbol is used to include all words in Boolean searching?
AND
Which search technique allows you to find webpages where an exact phrase appears?
Quotation marks
What should you consider when evaluating websites for information?
Accuracy of information
Which key technique can be used to refine your search by date, country, and language in Google?
Advanced Search option
What is another term for a web browser URL?
Uniform Resource Locator
What is the main purpose of a web browser's bookmarks?
To save and organize popular websites for easy access
What is the function of a hyperlink on a webpage?
To provide shortcuts to other web pages
Which software enables you to locate and view websites on the Internet?
Web Browser
What is the World Wide Web (WWW) commonly referred to?
Web Browser
Study Notes
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.
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.
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