eSKILLS Online Quiz

2.2e Locating Information on the Web.

In summary, the issues covered by this topic are:

1. The importance of accuracy in the typing of Web addresses
2. Differences between search engines, online directories and meta-search engines
3. The advantages and disadvantages of each category of tools
4. The need to familiarise yourself with the special features of each of the Web search tools you intend to use

(Topics in bold are covered by the quiz questions below)

1	True or False? Strict accuracy is not essential when typing a Web address. a) True b) False Correct. Even a missing full-stop or capital letter can take you to the wrong webpage.The correct answer is: False. Even a missing full-stop or capital letter can take you to the wrong webpage.

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What are Internet or Web Search engines? a) A searchable database that indexes the books held by the university library b) A searchable database that indexes web pages and their contents c) A searchable database that indexes journal articles d) I don't know Correct. An example is Google.The correct answer is: A searchable database that indexes web pages and their contents. An example is Google.

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What is an online directory? a) A limited database that indexes "the best of the web" compiled and sorted by human indexers b) A database that indexes the books held by the university library c) A database that indexes journal articles d) I don't know Correct. An example is Yahoo.The correct answer is: A limited database that indexes "the best of the web" compiled and sorted by human indexers. An example is Yahoo.

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What is a Metasearch engine? a) A telephone directory b) A search engine that submits a query to a number of different search engines at the same time c) A search engine that offers unusually complex search features to a local library catalogue d) I don't know Correct. You might also like to experiment with different meta-search engines. Meta-search engines are a very powerful tool for Web research. They allow you to submit a query to a number of different search engines at the same time. The meta-search engine then presents you with a list of the most relevant results. These results usually appear listed either by search engine or in a consolidated form after the engine has deleted duplicate hits.The correct answer is: A search engine that submits a query to a number of different search engines at the same time. You might also like to experiment with different meta-search engines. Meta-search engines are a very powerful tool for Web research. They allow you to submit a query to a number of different search engines at the same time. The meta-search engine then presents you with a list of the most relevant results. These results usually appear listed either by search engine or in a consolidated form after the engine has deleted duplicate hits.

5	True or False? No Web search tool indexes the entire Web. a) True b) False Correct.The correct answer is: True.