Internet Search Quiz

Which search term will return the most hits? A. Fred Rogers B. "Fred Rogers" C. "Fred Rogers" + television D. "Fred Rogers" - television

A. Fred Rogers

What can you infer about a term that a search engine automatically completes? A. Many people have used it recently B. It's the best way to phrase your query C. An advertiser paid for its placement D. The search engine has correctly guessed your query

A. Many people have used it recently

Web pages near the top of search results are generally the most: A. Relevant to your search B. Recently updated C. Likely to have advertising D. Likely to include primary sources

A. Relevant to your search

If you accidentally type "chicken noodle soap" into a search engine, which results are most likely? A. Unusually scented bath products B. Recipes for soup C. Tips for how to clean livestock D. No results

B. Recipes for soup

Which search term will return result soon about George W. Bush's term as governor, but not his terms as President? A. "George W. Bush" + Texas + President B. George W. Bush Texas not President C. "George W. Bush" + Texas - President D. George W. Bush -Texas -President

C. "George W. Bush" + Texas - President

Searching for "outer solar system," quotation marks included, will return results that: A. Contain "outer," "solar," or "system" B. Contain any two of "outer," "solar," and "system" C. Contains the phrase, "outer solar system" D. Contains photos, but not videos, of the outer solar system

C. Contains the phrase, "outer solar system"

Search engines are designed to_________the number of web pages you need to browse to find information. A. Increase B. Determine C. Reduce D. Sort

C. Reduce

Which strategy is most likely to improve a search engine query? A. Write as a complete sentence B. Re-order the keywords C. Use proper punctuation D. Add more search terms

D. Add more search terms

What are the most important keywords in the query, "What is the capital of Florida?" A. What and capital B. Capital and the C. Florida and the D. Capital and Florida

D. Capital and Florida

In search queries, what do "+" and "-" have in common? A. They indicate relevant keywords B. They indicate irrelevant keywords C. They widen the scope of the search D. They limit the number of hits

D. They limit the number of hits