Searching the Web Review 2

Answer the following questions to check your understanding of the second part of Basic Web Search and Search Tools Tutorial. You will receive feedback on if your answer is correct. If necessary, go back to What are search engines, when should I use them and what are their limitations?, What are subject directories and when should I use them?, or What are Metasearch engines and when should I use them?

1. When you need to locate a specific piece of information or a known document you should use:

a search engine
a subject directory
a Metasearch engine

2. When you want to locate information about a broad or general subject you should use:

a search engine
a subject directory
a Metasearch engine

3. When you want to see and evaluate a number of sites on one topic you should use:

a search engine
a subject directory
a Metasearch engine

4. When you have a fairly obscure topic you should use:

a search engine
a subject directory
a Metasearch engine

5. Subject directories often maintained by educational institutions and that focus on academic subject areas are called:

virtual libraries
library gateways
clearinghouses
All of the above

 

You have finished the sections of the Searching the Web Tutorial. You can now proceed to the final two sections of the tutorial starting with- What are some general tips for using search tools?