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