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Role of the Web in Daily Life
Who are the authors of the module?
Carey, Pinard, Shaffer, Shellman, Vodnik.
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Role of the Web in Daily Life
What collection is the module part of?
New Perspectives Collection.
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Role of the Web in Daily Life
Which software versions are referenced in the module?
Microsoft Office 365 and Office 2019.
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Role of the Web in Daily Life
What is one of the roles of the web in daily life?
Facilitating communication and access to information.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What are breadcrumbs in web navigation?
A navigation aid that shows users their current location within a website's hierarchy.
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Information Literacy in Online Research
What is the first step in conducting online research?
Use specialty search engines.
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Evaluating Online Information and Ethical Guidelines
What does the 'C' in the CARS Checklist stand for?
Credibility: identify the author and check credentials.
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Top-Level Domains and Their Purposes
What is the purpose of a top-level domain?
To categorize and identify the type of organization or entity associated with a website.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is a characteristic of secure websites?
They use encryption to safeguard transmitted information.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What types of digital deals can enhance e-commerce shopping?
Coupons, gift certificates, and gift cards.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What factors can affect pricing in B2B E-Commerce?
Level of service provided, negotiated terms, and other factors.
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Information Literacy in Online Research
What is an important standard to apply when conducting online research?
Apply information literacy standards.
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Types of Websites and Their Functions
What are the types of websites?
Informational, e-commerce, social media, blogs, and portfolios.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is the purpose of the header in a webpage?
To provide introductory content or branding.
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Information Literacy in Online Research
What does Information Literacy allow one to do?
Navigate many sources of information, including the Internet, online libraries, and popular media sites.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
How does a search engine respond to a user query?
It refers to its index and lists pages based on how closely they answer the query.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What are search tools and strategies?
Techniques and resources used to improve the effectiveness of web searches.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What is a method to find online deals?
Using comparison shopping sites.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What feature does Google provide below a link you visited?
'People also search for' list.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What do filters in search engines offer?
Related features to refine search results.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
How is e-commerce used in business transactions?
E-commerce allows businesses to sell products and services online, streamlining operations and reaching a wider audience.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What does the navigation bar do on a webpage?
It helps users navigate to different sections of the site.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What are digital deals that can be used for e-commerce?
Gift certificates, gift cards, and coupons.
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Information Literacy in Online Research
What is the purpose of using specialty search engines?
To enhance the effectiveness of online research.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What are search tools used for?
To find online information based on specified criteria or selections.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What does C2C stand for in e-commerce?
Consumer-to-consumer, where one consumer sells directly to another.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is typically required before entering sensitive information on secure websites?
Sign-in with username/password.
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Top-Level Domains and Their Purposes
What is the purpose of a Top-Level Domain (TLD)?
To categorize websites based on their nature or purpose.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What are specialized search tools?
Tools that concentrate on specific resources or types of information.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What is the purpose of comparison shopping sites?
To compare prices and find the best deals online.
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Pros and Cons of Web Applications
What is a pro of web applications?
Accessibility from any device with internet access.
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Information Literacy in Online Research
Why is it important to select the right tool for finding information?
To effectively locate the information you need.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What is a strategy for finding e-commerce deals?
Utilize comparison websites, subscribe to newsletters, and follow social media accounts of retailers for promotions.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What is a subject directory?
A type of web directory that focuses on specific topics or subjects.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What type of questions does Wolfram Alpha answer?
Factual questions directly, without listing webpages.
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Top-Level Domains and Their Purposes
What does the .com TLD generally represent?
.com is used for most commercial sites that sell products and services.
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Top-Level Domains and Their Purposes
What does the .org TLD typically represent?
.org is used by organizations such as political or non-profit groups.
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Pros and Cons of Web Applications
How do web apps facilitate collaboration?
They allow collaboration with others no matter their location.
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Pros and Cons of Web Applications
How do web apps affect device storage?
They save storage space on your device.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What are web browsing terms?
Terms used to describe actions, features, and elements related to navigating the web.
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Internet Standards and Organizations
What are Internet standards?
Agreed-upon specifications and protocols that ensure interoperability and functionality across the web.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What is the role of e-commerce in daily life?
E-commerce facilitates online shopping, banking, and various transactions, making daily activities more convenient.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What does B2C stand for in e-commerce?
Business-to-consumer, involving the sale of goods and services to the general public.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What type of questions can enhance web searches?
Questions other users often ask about the same subject.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
How can individuals use e-commerce for personal transactions?
Individuals can purchase goods, services, and manage finances through online platforms.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is typically found in the body of a webpage?
Main content such as text, images, and videos.
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Information Literacy in Online Research
What is the ultimate goal of managing information effectively?
To become a knowledgeable decision maker.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What should you do after performing a search?
Refine the web search to narrow or broaden the results.
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Evaluating Online Information and Ethical Guidelines
What type of material can be used without permission?
Material in the public domain.
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Pros and Cons of Web Applications
What is a key requirement for using web apps?
You must be online to use web apps.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What does B2B E-Commerce involve?
Transferring goods, services, or information between businesses.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What does it mean when a result is labeled as an 'Ad' or 'Sponsored link'?
It indicates that the result is from advertisers.
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Evaluating Online Information and Ethical Guidelines
What should you verify under the 'A' in the CARS Checklist?
Verify facts and claims, and check for bias.
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Information Literacy in Online Research
What is Information Literacy?
The ability to find, evaluate, use, and communicate online information.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
How does e-commerce provide convenience to consumers?
It allows shopping from anywhere at any time.
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Pros and Cons of Web Applications
What is a con of web applications?
Dependence on internet connectivity.
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Information Literacy in Online Research
Do different types of information sources use the same citation style?
No, each type uses a different citation style.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What does B2B stand for in e-commerce?
Business-to-business, where businesses provide goods and services to other businesses.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is a browser?
Software application used to access and view websites.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What does it mean to navigate in the context of web browsing?
To move through different webpages and websites using links.
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Top-Level Domains and Their Purposes
What is the primary use of the .net TLD?
.net is used by network providers, ISPs, and other Internet administrative organizations.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What is an electronic storefront?
A digital platform where products are sold online.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What is 3D Secure?
A security protocol for online payments.
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Information Literacy in Online Research
What is a key skill in conducting online research?
The ability to assess the credibility of sources.
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Information Literacy in Online Research
What should you do after gathering content from online sources?
Evaluate online information.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What are subject filters used for in web searches?
To narrow down search results based on specific topics.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What protocol indicates a secure website?
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS).
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Information Literacy in Online Research
What is a citation?
A formal reference to a source.
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Evaluating Online Information and Ethical Guidelines
What is the focus of the 'S' in the CARS Checklist?
Support: look for reputable sources and authorities.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What are related search terms?
Terms that are associated with the original search term to provide more relevant results.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What factors influence the ranking of a webpage in search engine results?
Frequency and location of search terms, publication duration, and number of linking webpages.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is the function of the sidebar in a webpage?
To provide additional information or links related to the main content.
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Evaluating Online Information and Ethical Guidelines
What indicates an insecure website?
The absence of 'https://' and no padlock icon.
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Internet Standards and Organizations
What type of organization is the IETF?
A large international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What unique feature does TinEye offer?
A reverse search for submitted images to locate the original image.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What does Transport Layer Security (TLS) do?
It provides secure communication over a computer network.
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Pros and Cons of Web Applications
What is a security concern associated with web apps?
Your files are more vulnerable to security and privacy violations.
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Pros and Cons of Web Applications
What is a disadvantage of web apps compared to installed apps?
Web apps often offer fewer features and may run more slowly.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is the function of the address bar in web browsing?
It allows users to enter a URL to navigate to a specific website.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What are the five major components of a webpage?
Header, Navigation bar, Body, Sidebar, Footer.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What do time filters do in search engine results?
They allow users to filter results based on the date of publication.
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Internet Standards and Organizations
What is the role of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)?
To develop and promote voluntary Internet standards.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What do quotation marks signify in web searches?
They find webpages with the exact words in the same order.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What is a major security concern in e-commerce?
The risk of data breaches.
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Internet Standards and Organizations
What is the purpose of Internet standards?
To ensure interoperability and functionality across the Internet.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is a website?
A collection of related webpages hosted on a server.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What does RhythmOne specialize in finding?
Videos or other multimedia using speech recognition.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What is the first step in using a search strategy?
State what kind of information you are seeking, as specifically as possible.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What does URL stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator.
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Evaluating Online Information and Ethical Guidelines
What might copying photos online violate?
Intellectual property rights.
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Evaluating Online Information and Ethical Guidelines
What is digital rights management (DRM)?
A system that limits access to proprietary rights.
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Evaluating Online Information and Ethical Guidelines
What does the fair use doctrine allow?
Using a sentence or paragraph of text without permission with citation.
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Types of Websites and Their Functions
Which type of website provides information from government entities?
Government or organization.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What do search engines typically display on the first page?
The most relevant results or hits.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is a cache in the context of web browsing?
A storage location that saves copies of web pages to speed up future access.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What is the primary function of a general search engine?
To compile a database of information about webpages.
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Information Literacy in Online Research
What is information literacy?
The ability to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use information.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
How can e-commerce help consumers manage their budget?
By providing access to competitive pricing and discounts.
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Information Literacy in Online Research
What happens if sources are not cited, even if paraphrased?
It is considered plagiarism.
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Information Literacy in Online Research
What does it mean to recognize that not all information is created equal?
Understanding that information varies in quality and reliability.
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Internet Standards and Organizations
Where can you find resources related to open Internet standards?
On the Internet Society's website.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What does the notation #..# do in web searches?
It finds webpages within a range of numbers.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is a web server?
A server that hosts websites and serves content to users.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is a domain name?
A human-readable address used to access websites.
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Evaluating Online Information and Ethical Guidelines
What does 'R' in the CARS Checklist refer to?
Reasonableness: examine whether the claims are fair and sensible.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What is a search engine?
A tool that helps users find information on the internet.
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Internet Standards and Organizations
What does the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) focus on?
Developing standards for the World Wide Web.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What is a knowledge graph in the context of web searches?
A visual representation of information pulled from online sources to enhance search results.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is included in the footer of a webpage?
Copyright information, contact details, and links to privacy policies.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What is an example of a B2B e-commerce website?
Market research websites.
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Internet Standards and Organizations
What is the significance of W3C standards?
They help ensure the long-term growth of the Web.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What are the components of a URL?
Protocol, server address, pathname, and file name.
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Pros and Cons of Web Applications
What is a major advantage of web apps regarding device access?
You can access web apps from any device with a browser and Internet connection.
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Types of Websites and Their Functions
Which type of website provides news, weather, and sports updates?
News, weather, sports, and other mass media.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is the purpose of a navigation bar?
To provide links to the main sections of a website for easy access.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
How do search engines work?
They index web pages and use algorithms to retrieve relevant results based on user queries.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What is a web directory?
A structured list of websites organized by categories.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What is the purpose of specialty search engines?
To search information sources that general search engines do not always access.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What does it mean to refine web searches?
To narrow down search results by using specific keywords or filters.
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Information Literacy in Online Research
How can one evaluate whether information is misleading, biased, or out of date?
By critically assessing the source and content of the information.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What does 'indirect experience' refer to in the context of e-commerce?
The inability to physically inspect products before purchase.
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Information Literacy in Online Research
How does Ask a Librarian assist users?
Connects users to librarians for online chat or question submission.
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Top-Level Domains and Their Purposes
Can any website use the .org TLD?
Yes, but it is traditionally used by professional and non-profit organizations.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is an IP address?
A unique address that identifies a device on the internet.
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Evaluating Online Information and Ethical Guidelines
What is the role of Creative Commons (CC)?
To help content creators keep copyright while allowing others to use, copy, or distribute their work.
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Types of Websites and Their Functions
What type of website is used for creating and managing other websites?
Website creation and management.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is the definition of the Internet?
A global network of interconnected computers that communicate with each other.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What are the major components of a webpage?
Header, body, footer, navigation, and multimedia elements.
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Top-Level Domains and Their Purposes
Which TLD is used for academic and research sites?
.edu is used for schools and universities.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is a Home/Start page?
The main page of a website that serves as the starting point for navigation.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What is the next step after identifying keywords?
Select an appropriate search tool.
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Information Literacy in Online Research
How does information literacy apply to web searches?
It helps users evaluate and use information effectively.
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Types of Websites and Their Functions
What category includes web applications and software services?
Web apps and software as a service (SaaS).
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What is a webpage?
A document on the World Wide Web that can be viewed in a web browser.
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Evaluating Online Information and Ethical Guidelines
How can you identify secure websites?
Look for 'https://' in the URL and a padlock icon in the address bar.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What is a search box on a webpage?
An input field that allows users to enter search queries to find information on that specific site.
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Top-Level Domains and Their Purposes
What type of organizations typically use the .gov TLD?
Government organizations.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What are hyperlinks?
Clickable links that direct users to other webpages or websites.
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Evaluating Online Information and Ethical Guidelines
What legal rights does a copyright give to authors and artists?
The right to sell, publish, or distribute an original work.
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What is e-commerce?
Buying and selling goods or services online.
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Pros and Cons of Web Applications
What happens if the web app provider has technical problems?
You might not be able to access your work.
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Search Engine Functionality and Strategies
What is the purpose of the asterisk (*) in search queries?
It acts as a wildcard, serving as a placeholder for any number of characters.
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Web Browsing Terms and Definitions
What protocol is commonly used in URLs?
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).
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E-Commerce: Types and Roles
What are online payment services?
Platforms that facilitate electronic transactions.
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Pros and Cons of Web Applications
What is a benefit of storing work on web apps?
You can access it anytime and anywhere.
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Pros and Cons of Web Applications
What is an advantage of using web apps regarding updates?
You access the latest version of the app without installing updates.
