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Practice Test: Search Engines & Web Browsers

A 100-mark paper covering "Search Engines & Web Browsers: How the Internet Finds Things" — multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, column matching, and short answer, all auto-graded instantly.

EDUSAMBAM Editorial Team · 45 questions · 100 marks · Instant self-assessment

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Section	Questions	Marks Each	Total
A — Multiple Choice	15	2	30
B — True / False	10	2	20
C — Fill in the Blank	10	2	20
D — Column Matching	5 pairs	2	10
E — Short Answer	5	4	20
Total	45	—	100

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Section A — Multiple Choice

30 marks

15 questions · 2 marks each.

1.A search engine is a tool that:Basic2 pts

A. Helps you find information across the web using keywords

B. Only plays music

C. Only edits photos

D. Only sends emails

2.Which of these is an example of a search engine?Basic2 pts

A. Google

B. Microsoft Word

C. A calculator app

D. A photo gallery app

3.A web browser is a program used to:Basic2 pts

A. Access and display websites on the internet

B. Only store files locally

C. Only print documents

D. Only play videos offline

4.Which of these is an example of a web browser?Basic2 pts

A. Google Chrome

B. Microsoft Excel

C. A calendar app

D. A weather app

5."Crawling" in the context of search engines refers to:Basic2 pts

A. Automated programs scanning web pages to discover content

B. A type of computer virus

C. Deleting websites permanently

D. Physically moving a computer

6."Indexing" in search engines refers to:Basic2 pts

A. Organizing and storing information about web pages so it can be retrieved quickly

B. Deleting all search results

C. Printing web pages

D. Disconnecting from the internet

7.Search engine "ranking" determines:Basic2 pts

A. The order in which search results appear based on relevance and other factors

B. The color of the search results page

C. The price of the website

D. The font used on a webpage

8.A URL is:Basic2 pts

A. The address used to locate a specific webpage on the internet

B. A type of computer virus

C. A search engine

D. A type of file extension only

9.Keywords in a search query are:Basic2 pts

A. The specific words you type to describe what you're looking for

B. Random letters with no meaning

C. Only used in emails

D. Never related to search results

10.Which of these is a common feature found in most web browsers?Basic2 pts

A. Bookmarks or favorites to save webpages

B. A built-in oven timer

C. A built-in phone dialer only

D. A built-in music instrument tuner

11.The main difference between a search engine and a web browser is:Basic2 pts

A. A search engine helps you find content, while a browser displays and lets you navigate web pages

B. They are exactly the same thing

C. A browser only works offline

D. A search engine has no connection to the internet

12.Search engine results are typically ranked based on factors like:Basic2 pts

A. Relevance to the search query and website quality

B. The color scheme of the website

C. The length of the domain name only

D. Random selection with no criteria

13.A browser's address bar is used to:Basic2 pts

A. Type or view the URL of the webpage you want to visit

B. Play music

C. Store passwords permanently in plain text visibly

D. Print documents

14.Tabs in a web browser allow you to:Basic2 pts

A. Open and switch between multiple webpages at once

B. Only view one webpage ever

C. Delete your internet connection

D. Format a hard drive

15.Using specific and relevant keywords in a search generally helps you:Basic2 pts

A. Get more accurate and useful search results

B. Get completely random results

C. Break the search engine

D. Disconnect from the internet

Section B — True / False

20 marks

10 questions · 2 marks each.

16.A search engine helps users find information across the web using keywords.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

17.Google Chrome is an example of a search engine, not a web browser.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

18.A web browser is used to access and display websites.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

19.Crawling refers to automated programs scanning web pages to discover content.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

20.Indexing means deleting all information about web pages.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

21.Search engine ranking determines the order in which results appear.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

22.A URL is the address used to locate a specific webpage.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

23.Keywords are the specific words typed into a search engine to describe what you're looking for.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

24.Browser tabs allow you to open and switch between multiple webpages at once.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

25.A search engine and a web browser are exactly the same thing with no difference.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

Section C — Fill in the Blank

20 marks

10 questions · 2 marks each. Type the missing word or term.

26.A tool that helps you find information across the web using keywords is called a ______ engine.Intermediate2 pts

27.A program used to access and display websites is called a web ______.Intermediate2 pts

28.Automated programs that scan web pages to discover content are said to be ______ the web.Intermediate2 pts

29.Organizing and storing information about web pages so it can be retrieved quickly is called ______.Intermediate2 pts

30.The order in which search results appear, based on relevance, is determined by ______.Intermediate2 pts

31.The address used to locate a specific webpage on the internet is called a ______.Advanced2 pts

32.The specific words typed into a search engine to describe what you're looking for are called ______.Advanced2 pts

33.Saving a webpage for easy access later is often done using ______ or favorites.Advanced2 pts

34.Opening and switching between multiple webpages at once is possible using browser ______.Advanced2 pts

35.The bar in a browser where you type or view a webpage's URL is called the ______ bar.Advanced2 pts

Section D — Column Matching

10 marks

Use the ▲ ▼ buttons to reorder Column B until each row lines up with the correct term in Column A. 2 marks per correct pair.

36–40.Match each term to its correct definition.Advanced10 pts

Column A

Search Engine

Web Browser

Crawling

Indexing

URL

Column B

Automated scanning of web pages to discover content

Organizing and storing web page information for quick retrieval

The address used to locate a specific webpage

A tool that helps you find information across the web using keywords

A program used to access and display websites

Section E — Short Answer

20 marks

5 questions · 4 marks each. Answer in one or two sentences.

41.Explain the difference between a search engine and a web browser.Advanced4 pts

42.What does it mean for a search engine to "crawl" the web?Advanced4 pts

43.Why is indexing important for a search engine?Advanced4 pts

44.What factors can affect how search results are ranked?Advanced4 pts

45.Why is it helpful to use specific keywords when searching online?Advanced4 pts

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