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