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penguins

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on: Jun 23, 2018
What is a federated search?
 
  A) A search of free information available on the web
  B) A search of available databased
  C) A search of trade journals
  D) A search of the cloud
  E) A search of wikis

Question 2

Where do search engines such as Google and Yahoo find web-based information?
 
  A) Publications that require a subscription
  B) Information aimed at professionals
  C) Deep web portal
  D) All users of the web
  E) The surface of the web


kkenney

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Deep web portals perform federated searches. These search engines select several very useful databases available on the web and conduct your search on those databases. By doing this, they provide high-quality research knowledge designed for professionals.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Most people rely on search engines such as Google and Yahoo to find web-based information. However, those search engines gather information from the surface of the web, which is just a small percentage of what is available.


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