COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

INTERNET AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES

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What is a search engine?
A
a paid library website that gives reliable information
B
a library online catalog
C
searches the Internet and identifies items that match the characters and keywords entered by a user
D
a collection of full text articles used for research projects
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A search engine is a coordinated set of programs that searches for and identifies items in a database that match specified criteria. Search engines are used to access information on the World Wide Web.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are many different search engines you can use, but some of the most popular include Google, Yahoo!, and Bing.

Detailed explanation-3: -A metasearch engine, otherwise known as an aggregator, is a search engine that sends queries to several search engines and either aggregates the results into one master list or categorizes the results by the search engines they come from.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are three main types of search engines, web crawlers, directories, and sponsored links. Search engines typically use a number of methods to collect and retrieve their results.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mainstream search engines. Mainstream search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo! are all free to use and supported by online advertising. Private search engines. Vertical search engines. Computational search engines. 06-Nov-2021

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