Web Search and Database Basics

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What is the effect of using truncation in a search statement?

It slows down the search

It limits the search (correct)

It changes the search engine

It broadens the search

What does a search engine do when searching for a query?

Searches the entire web

Randomly picks a website

Looks for the query in the index for predefined database (correct)

Queries other search engines

What is the term for a string of characters used to locate a resource on the web?

Search Query

URL (correct)

Link

Web Address

What is the default port number for HTTPS?

443 Signup and view all the answers

What does a 404 response indicate?

The requested document is not found Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Hypertext Transfer Protocol?

To transfer data between systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a top-ranked search engine?

Microsoft Bing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a web crawler?

To index webpages Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a library portal?

To access library resources and services Signup and view all the answers

From which platform can you access the Scopus database?

ELSEVIER Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the atomic training facility in EKB?

Atomic Training Facility Signup and view all the answers

When adding a book to your library in Google Scholar, where will the link take you?

Worldcat.org page Signup and view all the answers

When searching for something specific, what should you use?

Quotes Signup and view all the answers

What symbol is used for truncation?

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

What should you avoid placing around individual keywords?

Quotes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the plus sign in search queries?

To include a term Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the minus sign in search queries?

To exclude a term Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using colons in search queries?

To specify a field Signup and view all the answers