Search Better

Quiz

Question 1

In Google, how should you phrase your search if you want to exclude a certain word from your results (for example, "chocolate")?

A. dessert NOT chocolate

B. dessert -chocolate

C. dessert (exclude: chocolate)

D. dessert ~chocolate

Question 2

How do you access Google's Advanced Search page?

A. Click More on the navigation bar, then choose Advanced Search

B. Go to http://www.google.com/advanced

C. Click the gear icon on the results page, then choose Advanced Search

D. Click the Advanced Search link on the Google homepage

Question 3

To find a specific keyword or phrase on the page your currently viewing, press ________ on your keyboard, then type the word you're looking for.

A. Shift+F

B. Shift+S

C. Ctrl+F (or Command+F if you have a Mac)

D. Ctrl+S (or Command+S if you have a Mac)

Question 4

True or False: With most websites, you don't have to read the entire page to find what you're looking for. You can just skim the page instead.

A. True

B. False

Question 5

When searching for facts on a controversial topic, it's best to stick to reliable, unbiased sources like ________.

A. Popular blogs

B. Social networking sites

C. Wikipedia

D. Encyclopedia Britannica Online

E. Both C and D

Question 6

Imagine your friend has forwarded you an email. The email says that your favorite store will send you a $25 gift card if you fill out a survey on Facebook. Where can you go to find out if the story is true?

A. Snopes.com

B. Facebook

C. ScamFacts.org

D. Snoop.com

Question 7

In Google, how should you phrase your search if you want to exclude a certain word from your results (for example, "chocolate")?

A. dessert NOT chocolate

B. dessert -chocolate

C. dessert (exclude: chocolate)

D. dessert ~chocolate

Question 8

Let's imagine you're searching for hotels in Chicago. What should you search for in order to get the most relevant results?

A. Hotel

B. Hotel illinois

C. What are some hotels in Chicago

D. Hotel Chicago

Question 9

True or False: There is no difference when using Google, Yahoo!, Bing, or other popular search engines. They all produce the same search results.

A. True

B. False

Question 10

In Google, how should you phrase your search if you want to exclude a certain word from your results (for example, "chocolate")?

A. Dessert NOT chocolate

B. Dessert -chocolate

C. Dessert (exclude: chocolate)

D. Dessert ~chocolate

Question 11

How do you access Google's Advanced Search page?

A. Click More on the navigation bar, then choose Advanced Search

B. Go to http://www.google.com/advanced

C. Click the gear icon on the results page, then choose Advanced Search

D. Click the Advanced Search link on the Google homepage

Question 12

To find a specific keyword or phrase on the page your currently viewing, press ________ on your keyboard, then type the word you're looking for.

A. Shift+F

B. Shift+S

C. Ctrl+F (or Command+F on a Mac)

D. Ctrl+S (or Command+S on a Mac)

Question 13

True or False: With most websites, you don't have to read the entire page to find what you're looking for. You can just skim the page instead.

A. True

B. False

Question 14

When searching for facts on a controversial topic, it's best to stick to reliable, unbiased sources like ________.

A. popular blogs

B. social networking sites

C. Wikipedia

D. Encyclopedia Britannica Online

Answers:

1) B. dessert -chocolate
2) C. Click the gear icon on the results page, then choose Advanced Search
3) C. Ctrl+F (or Command+F if you have a Mac)
4) A. True
5) D. Encyclopedia Britannica Online
6) A. Snopes.com
7) B. dessert -chocolate
8) D. Hotel Chicago
9) B. False
10) B. Dessert -chocolate
11) C. Click the gear icon on the results page, then choose Advanced Search
12) C. Ctrl+F (or Command+F on a Mac)
13) A. True
14) D. Encyclopedia Britannica Online