How to find useful stuff online
  • 1. Which search engine is generally considered the most comprehensive?
A) Yahoo
B) DuckDuckGo
C) Google
D) Bing
  • 2. What is a boolean operator?
A) A word used to combine or exclude keywords in a search.
B) A type of search engine algorithm.
C) A type of computer virus.
D) A formatting tool for web pages.
  • 3. Which boolean operator narrows your search results?
A) OR
B) AND
C) NEAR
D) NOT
  • 4. What does the boolean operator 'OR' do?
A) Broadens search results.
B) Excludes certain terms.
C) Finds exact phrases.
D) Narrows search results.
  • 5. Using quotes around a phrase helps you find what?
A) Similar keywords
B) Exact match of the phrase
C) Related articles
D) Images containing the phrase
  • 6. What is a search engine algorithm primarily designed to do?
A) Display advertisements.
B) Track user activity.
C) Rank results based on relevance and authority.
D) Prevent users from accessing certain websites.
  • 7. What does 'site:' do in a Google search?
A) Translates the search query into another language.
B) Finds websites similar to the one specified.
C) Limits the search to a specific website.
D) Displays the website's IP address.
  • 8. Which of the following is a good way to verify the credibility of online information?
A) Only rely on information from social media.
B) Assume that the first result is always the most accurate.
C) Trust any website that looks professional.
D) Check the author's credentials and sources.
  • 9. What is a good strategy for finding specific data within a large PDF document?
A) Use the 'Ctrl+F' or 'Cmd+F' (Find) function.
B) Assume the information isn't there.
C) Print the entire document and scan for it manually.
D) Convert the PDF to an image file.
  • 10. What is a specialized search engine?
A) A search engine that is faster than Google.
B) A search engine that requires a paid subscription.
C) A search engine that only indexes dark web content.
D) A search engine that focuses on a specific topic or type of content.
  • 11. What is the purpose of using keywords in your search query?
A) To improve your computer's performance.
B) To access restricted content.
C) To describe the information you are looking for.
D) To bypass website security.
  • 12. What is a 'filter' in the context of online searching?
A) A type of antivirus software.
B) A tool that encrypts your search queries.
C) A tool to narrow down search results based on specific criteria.
D) A tool used to block unwanted websites.
  • 13. How can you find academic research papers online?
A) Only use general search engines like Google.
B) Only look for papers on social media.
C) Use Google Scholar or similar academic databases.
D) Assume academic papers are only available in print.
  • 14. What is the Wayback Machine used for?
A) Archiving websites and their past versions.
B) Blocking access to certain websites.
C) Optimizing websites for search engines.
D) Translating websites into different languages.
  • 15. What is the best way to find local businesses online?
A) Use Google Maps or Yelp.
B) Rely only on newspaper ads.
C) Ask a librarian (without searching online).
D) Use a dictionary.
  • 16. What is the purpose of using the 'filetype:' operator in a search?
A) To find files of a specific type (e.g., PDF, DOC).
B) To convert files to a different format.
C) To encrypt files to protect them from unauthorized access.
D) To compress files for faster download.
  • 17. When searching for images, what is 'reverse image search'?
A) Searching for images using only text descriptions.
B) Searching for images in reverse chronological order.
C) Searching for images that are copyrighted.
D) Searching for images based on an existing image.
  • 18. What is a metasearch engine?
A) A search engine that aggregates results from multiple other search engines.
B) A search engine that requires a metered internet connection.
C) A search engine that is specifically designed for programmers.
D) A search engine that only indexes metadata.
  • 19. Why is it important to be specific with your search terms?
A) To prevent your computer from crashing.
B) To increase the speed of your internet connection.
C) To get more relevant and focused results.
D) To avoid paying for search results.
  • 20. What is the purpose of using advanced search options?
A) To access premium content for free.
B) To bypass search engine algorithms.
C) To refine search queries and specify criteria.
D) To automatically download files from the internet.
  • 21. Which of these is a good strategy to protect your privacy while searching online?
A) Use a VPN or privacy-focused browser.
B) Only use public Wi-Fi without any precautions.
C) Disable all security settings on your browser.
D) Share your personal information freely.
  • 22. What are browser extensions used for?
A) Physically extending the length of your browser window.
B) Automatically updating your operating system.
C) Adding functionality to your web browser.
D) Removing all cookies from your computer.
  • 23. When evaluating a website, what does 'domain authority' refer to?
A) The website's design aesthetics.
B) The website's physical location.
C) The website's server capacity.
D) The website's reputation and trustworthiness.
  • 24. What is crowd-sourced information?
A) Information provided by a large group of people.
B) Information generated by artificial intelligence.
C) Information that is always accurate.
D) Information exclusively from government sources.
  • 25. What's a good strategy for finding free ebooks?
A) Only look for ebooks on social media platforms.
B) Search for 'free ebooks' along with the subject you're interested in.
C) Pay for all ebooks to ensure quality.
D) Assume all ebooks are copyrighted and unavailable for free.
  • 26. Which operator helps find pages similar to a specified URL?
A) define:
B) related:
C) filetype:
D) site:
  • 27. What is the purpose of a 'cached' version of a website?
A) To prevent the website from being updated.
B) To make the website load faster.
C) To encrypt the website's content.
D) To view a previously saved version of a website.
  • 28. Which of these is a common sign of a potentially unreliable website?
A) References to credible sources.
B) Clearly stated contact information.
C) Numerous grammatical errors and spelling mistakes.
D) A clean and professional design.
  • 29. How can you find definitions of words quickly online?
A) Guess the meaning from context.
B) Ask a random person on the street.
C) Use the 'define:' operator in Google or use an online dictionary.
D) Assume you already know the definition.
  • 30. What is the primary function of an RSS feed?
A) To block advertisements on websites.
B) To translate websites into different languages.
C) To compress images on websites.
D) To subscribe to updates from websites.
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