Info

Is a computer program that searches for and identifies items in a database that correspond to keywords or characters specified by the user, used especially for finding particular sites on the World Wide Web (Vivekavardhan, 2018).

• A. Phrase search

• B. Boolean search

• C. (web) Search Engine

• D. Truncation

Which of the following symbols is not used in Truncation

• A. Asterisk (*)

• B. Question mark (?)

• C. Colon (:)

• D. Minus sign (-)

10. Which of the following is the third stage in the information search process.

• A. Choosing search terms

• B. Evaluating the search results and process

• C. Choosing search techniques

• D. Choosing information sources

11. Which of the following is the first stage in the information search process.

• A. Choosing information sources

• B. Defining the subject and the information need

• C. Limit or broaden the search

• D. Evaluating the search results and process.

A database may comprise controlled or uncontrolled vocabulary.

• A. True

• B. False

13. When information pertinent to the focused perspective is gathered and uncertainty subsides as interest and involvement deepens is......... model of information search process.

• A. Presentation

• B. Collection

• C. Formulation

• D. Exploration

14. When a person first becomes aware of a lack of knowledge or understanding, and feelings of uncertainty and apprehension are common is.......... model of information search process.

• A. Selection

• B. Initiation

• C. Presentation

• D. Formulation

15. When inconsistent, incompatible information is encountered and uncertainty, confusion, and doubt frequently increase, and people find themselves “in the dip” of confidence is...... model of information search process.

• A. Exploration

• B. Initiation

• C. Presentation

• D. Collection

When a general area, topic, or problem is identified, and initial uncertainty often gives way to a brief sense of optimism and a readiness to begin the search is...... model of information search process.

• A. Formulation

• B. Exploration

• C. Selection

• D. Presentation

17. When the search is completed with a new understanding enabling the person to explain his or her learning to others or in someway put the learning to use is...... model of information search process.

• A. Presentation

• B. Initiation

• C. Exploration

• D. Collection