Search Engines Quizlet
True or false: Quotation marks are used to search words separately.
False. Quotation marks are used to search phrases.
True or false: The address bar is used for searching individual keywords.
False. The address bar is used for typing specific URLs such as www.Google.com
What is Google Scholar?
Google Scholar is a service offered by Google that allows the user to search topics in research papers posted on the internet
What are some common search engines?
Google, Yahoo!, Bing
Jim wants to search for images that are not copyrighted for a science project. What should he do?
He should go to the advanced search window, and filter results by what criteria he needs.
What are Boolean operators?
OR, AND, NOT, AND NOT
What are Boolean operators used for?
They are used to make searches easier.
Why should one learn how to search efficiently?
Searching efficiently helps the user find what they are looking for easier.
What is a search engine?
A search engine is a specialized website that helps you find what you're looking for.
What are specialized searches?
A specialized search is one where you search for a specific type of media (news article, video, image, online store).
What is the purpose of safe search?
Safe search allows the user to search without fear of getting inappropriate results.
What is the function of a hyphen in a search?
A hyphen can tell the search engine to omit certain words. ex. Searching for mayonnaise without eggs, searching "mayonnaise -eggs" brings up the results.
What is the difference between the address bar and the search bar?
The address bar is for putting the specific URL of a website. The search bar is for performing a search.
True or false: A specialized search is one that relates to different types of media.
True.
True or false: Boolean operators are used to search more efficiently.
True.
True or false: Typing "recipe cookies -sugar" will bring up recipes of sugar-free cookies.
True. The hyphen excludes search results containing the word.
What is the purpose of using OR in a search?
Typing OR between two words gives either term.
Why is it important to know how to search efficiently?
You can find things more easily.
How can you improve your searches?
You can take the suggestions of related searches.
Why would searching "polish" when looking for shoe polish bring up webpages about Polish culture?
You weren't specific enough in your search. The
