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Which of the following formats search terms for use on a broad range of search engines?
 
  A) Monitoring algorithms
  B) Online databases
  C) Boolean searches
  D) Enterprise search engines
  E) Metasearch engines

Question 2

Which of the following offer access to newspapers, journals, digital copies of books and other sources often not available with standard search engines?
 
  A) Online databases
  B) Metasearch engines
  C) Monitoring algorithms
  D) Boolean searches
  E) Enterprise search engines



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Metasearch engines help overcome the differences among search engines by formatting your search request for multiple search engines, making it easy to find a broader range of results. With a few clicks, you can compare results from multiple search engines to make sure you are getting a broad view of the material.
Learning Obj.: LO 10.3: Explain the role of secondary research and describe the two major categories of online research tools.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Third, online databases help address the challenge of the hidden Internet by offering access to newspapers, magazines, journals, digital copies of books, and other resources often not available with standard search engines. Some of these databases offer free access to the public, but others require a subscription. Also, a variety of specialized search engines now exist to reach various parts of the hidden Internet.



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