10 Online Information

 1 Which one of these is used to match a full phrase in a search? (1)

A +

B -

C @

D ""

D ""

2 State two ways in which an image search can be refined. (2)

a) By using keywords or phrases to narrow down the search: Instead of entering a generic search term like "cat," user could enter a more specific term like "gray tabby cat" to help refine the search results.

b) By using filters to refine the search results: Many image search engines allow users to filter their search results by things like colour, size, type, date, and more. This can help users find images that more closely match their needs or preferences.

3 State one reason why you should check whether information is biased before using it. (1)

Checking for biases in information is important to ensure its accuracy and reliability, as biased information can be misleading and lack objectivity.

4 Describe how search engine works. (4)

A search engine compares words or phrases entered by a user against a database of pages and returns the URLs or descriptions of those that match. Search engines can be used in browsers, but they are also used by smart personal assistants such as Amazon's Alexa and Apples Siri. These personal assistants allow user to speak user's search terms aloud and have results returned through a speaker.

5 Explain why it is important to check whether information is protected by copyright before using it in your own work. (2)

It is important to check whether information is protected by copyright before using it in your own work because using copyrighted material without permission or proper attribution can infringe on the creator's rights and lead to ethical and legal issues.

6 State one benefit to students of rewriting information rather than copying it word-for-word. (1)

It shows that the student understands the meaning of the information.

7 State three examples of search syntax. (3)

a) AND (+): Adding + between words will return only results that match both words.

b) NOT (-): Adding - before a word will return only results that do not include that word.

c) Phrase Matching (""): Placing speech marks around a group of words will return only results that include the whole phrase with the words in that specific order.

8 Complete Table 10.3 by stating whether each source is primary or secondary. (8)