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How to find useful stuff online
Contributed by: Simpson
  • 1. Which search engine is generally considered the most comprehensive?
A) DuckDuckGo
B) Bing
C) Google
D) Yahoo
  • 2. What is a boolean operator?
A) A type of computer virus.
B) A type of search engine algorithm.
C) A word used to combine or exclude keywords in a search.
D) A formatting tool for web pages.
  • 3. Which boolean operator narrows your search results?
A) NEAR
B) NOT
C) OR
D) AND
  • 4. What does the boolean operator 'OR' do?
A) Narrows search results.
B) Finds exact phrases.
C) Excludes certain terms.
D) Broadens search results.
  • 5. Using quotes around a phrase helps you find what?
A) Exact match of the phrase
B) Related articles
C) Similar keywords
D) Images containing the phrase
  • 6. What is a search engine algorithm primarily designed to do?
A) Rank results based on relevance and authority.
B) Display advertisements.
C) Track user activity.
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) Displays the website's IP address.
D) Limits the search to a specific website.
  • 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) Check the author's credentials and sources.
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) 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 is faster than Google.
B) A search engine that focuses on a specific topic or type of content.
C) A search engine that requires a paid subscription.
D) A search engine that only indexes dark web content.
  • 11. What is the purpose of using keywords in your search query?
A) To access restricted content.
B) To improve your computer's performance.
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 tool to narrow down search results based on specific criteria.
B) A type of antivirus software.
C) A tool that encrypts your search queries.
D) A tool used to block unwanted websites.
  • 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) 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) Use Google Maps or Yelp.
C) Rely only on newspaper ads.
D) Ask a librarian (without searching online).
  • 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 encrypt files to protect them from unauthorized access.
C) To compress files for faster download.
D) To convert files to a different format.
  • 17. When searching for images, what is 'reverse image search'?
A) Searching for images that are copyrighted.
B) Searching for images in reverse chronological order.
C) Searching for images based on an existing image.
D) Searching for images using only text descriptions.
  • 18. What is a metasearch engine?
A) A search engine that requires a metered internet connection.
B) A search engine that only indexes metadata.
C) A search engine that is specifically designed for programmers.
D) A search engine that aggregates results from multiple other search engines.
  • 19. Why is it important to be specific with your search terms?
A) To increase the speed of your internet connection.
B) To get more relevant and focused results.
C) To prevent your computer from crashing.
D) To avoid paying for search results.
  • 20. What is the purpose of using advanced search options?
A) To automatically download files from the internet.
B) To access premium content for free.
C) To bypass search engine algorithms.
D) To refine search queries and specify criteria.
  • 21. Which of these is a good strategy to protect your privacy while searching online?
A) Share your personal information freely.
B) Disable all security settings on your browser.
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) Physically extending the length of your browser window.
C) Adding functionality to your web browser.
D) Automatically updating your operating system.
  • 23. When evaluating a website, what does 'domain authority' refer to?
A) The website's physical location.
B) The website's reputation and trustworthiness.
C) The website's design aesthetics.
D) The website's server capacity.
  • 24. What is crowd-sourced information?
A) Information that is always accurate.
B) Information provided by a large group of people.
C) Information generated by artificial intelligence.
D) Information exclusively from government sources.
  • 25. What's a good strategy for finding free ebooks?
A) Assume all ebooks are copyrighted and unavailable for free.
B) Only look for ebooks on social media platforms.
C) Pay for all ebooks to ensure quality.
D) Search for 'free ebooks' along with the subject you're interested in.
  • 26. Which operator helps find pages similar to a specified URL?
A) filetype:
B) site:
C) define:
D) related:
  • 27. What is the purpose of a 'cached' version of a website?
A) To encrypt the website's content.
B) To prevent the website from being updated.
C) To view a previously saved version of a website.
D) To make the website load faster.
  • 28. Which of these is a common sign of a potentially unreliable website?
A) A clean and professional design.
B) References to credible sources.
C) Clearly stated contact information.
D) Numerous grammatical errors and spelling mistakes.
  • 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 subscribe to updates from websites.
B) To block advertisements on websites.
C) To compress images on websites.
D) To translate websites into different languages.
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