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Which term describes subject specific web search engines?

Network-based resources

Information professionals

Web-based interfaces

Subject gateways (correct)

What do subject gateways provide easier access to?

Web-based interfaces

Databases and indexes (correct)

Network-based resources

Information professionals

Who compiles the complete information on various resources available on a particular subject in subject gateways?

Library scientists

Network-based resources

Information professionals (correct)

Subject experts

What is the probability that the information links shown by subject gateways are authentic?

100 percent Signup and view all the answers

How are the resources collected by subject gateway experts catalogued and classified?

Using data organisation and classification schemes Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes subject gateways?

Subject-specific web search engines Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of subject gateways?

To provide easy access to network-based resources Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the compilation process of subject gateways?

Information professionals Signup and view all the answers

What is the quality of resources collected by subject gateway experts?

High quality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of subject gateways?

Hosting information related to a particular subject Signup and view all the answers

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Subject Specific Web Search Engines

Subject gateways are subject specific web search engines.

Subject Gateways

Subject gateways provide easier access to relevant and credible information on a specific subject.
Subject gateway experts compile complete information on various resources available on a particular subject.
The probability that the information links shown by subject gateways are authentic is high, as experts curate the resources.
Subject gateway experts catalog and classify the collected resources using various methods, including subject categories, keywords, and other metadata.
Subject gateways are also known as subject directories.
Subject gateways aim to provide a comprehensive and reliable source of information for a specific subject.
Subject gateway experts are responsible for the compilation process.
The quality of resources collected by subject gateway experts is generally high, as the experts carefully select and evaluate the resources.
Subject gateways primarily focus on providing a structured and curated collection of information.

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Test your knowledge on subject gateways and their role in accessing subject-specific resources. This quiz will cover the definition, purpose, and functionality of subject gateways, helping you understand their importance in conducting comprehensive research in specific subject areas.