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English Grade 7

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Test I. Choose the correct answer.

1. What is a search engine?

a. A computer virus
b. A software used for programming
c. A tool for searching and retrieving information from the web
d. An operating system

Answer: c. A tool for searching and retrieving information from the web

2. Which of the following is NOT a popular search engine?

a. Google
b. Bing
c. Yahoo
d. Microsoft Word

Answer: d. Microsoft Word

3. How do search engines index web pages?

a. By physically storing copies of every webpage
b. By taking screenshots of web pages
c. By sending bots to crawl and analyze web pages
d. By manually inputting data

Answer: c. By sending bots to crawl and analyze web pages

4. Which search engine was launched in 1996 by two Stanford students, Larry Page
and Sergey Brin?
a. Yahoo
b. Bing
c. Google
d. AOL

Answer: c. Google

5. What is the process of a search engine returning relevant results for a query called?
a. Indexing
b. Crawling
c. Ranking
d. Retrieving

Answer: d. Retrieving

6. Which search engine is known for its "I'm Feeling Lucky" button, which takes users
directly to the first search result?
a. Bing
b. Yahoo
c. Google
d. DuckDuckGo

Answer: c. Google

7. What does SEO stand for in the context of search engines?

a. Software Enhancement Operations
b. Search Engine Optimization
c. Search Engine Operation
d. Search Enhancement Online

Answer: b. Search Engine Optimization

8. Which search engine is owned by Microsoft?

a. Google
b. Bing
c. Yahoo
d. DuckDuckGo

Answer: b. Bing

9. What is the term for the list of search results returned by a search engine?
a. Web directory
b. Bookmarks
c. SERP (Search Engine Results Page)
d. Browsing history

Answer: c. SERP (Search Engine Results Page)

10. What is the purpose of the "Advanced Search" feature in search engines?
a. It hides search results
b. It allows users to customize their search queries with specific parameters
c. It slows down the search process
d. It shows only paid search results

Answer: b. It allows users to customize their search queries with specific parameters
11. Which search engine is known for prioritizing user privacy and not tracking user
data?
a. Google
b. Bing
c. Yahoo
d. DuckDuckGo

Answer: d. DuckDuckGo

12. What is the term for the process of a search engine discovering and collecting
information from web pages?
a. Indexing
b. Crawling
c. Ranking
d. Querying

Answer: b. Crawling

13. Which search engine is integrated into the Yahoo website?

a. Google
b. Bing
c. Yahoo Search
d. DuckDuckGo

Answer: c. Yahoo Search

14. What is the primary function of a search engine's algorithm?

a. To display advertisements
b. To rank web pages in search results
c. To collect user data
d. To slow down the search process

Answer: b. To rank web pages in search results

15. What does the term "spider" or "crawler" refer to in the context of search engines?
a. A type of advertisement
b. A type of malware
c. A program used by search engines to discover and index web pages
d. A search engine's ranking system

Answer: c. A program used by search engines to discover and index web pages

16. Which search engine was once a popular Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the early
days of the internet?
a. Google
b. Bing
c. Yahoo
d. AOL (America Online)

Answer: d. AOL (America Online)

17. What is the name of the search engine developed by Apple Inc. for its products?
a. iSearch
b. Apple Search
c. Safari Search
d. Spotlight Search

Answer: d. Spotlight Search

18. Which search engine is known for its emphasis on providing search results from
authoritative sources?
a. Google
b. Bing
c. Yahoo
d. DuckDuckGo

Answer: b. Bing

19. What is the term for the process of a search engine determining the relevance of
web pages to a user's query?
a. Indexing
b. Crawling
c. Ranking
d. Retrieving

Answer: c. Ranking

20. Which search engine was launched in 2008 with a focus on user privacy and
avoiding filter bubbles?
a. Google
b. Bing
c. Yahoo
d. DuckDuckGo

Answer: d. DuckDuckGo

21. In a conversation, what does reflective listening involve?

a. Ignoring the speaker's emotions
b. Mirroring the speaker's words
c. Interrupting frequently
d. Avoiding eye contact
Answer: b. Mirroring the speaker's words

22. What is the purpose of using visual aids during a presentation or lecture?
a. To distract the audience
b. To reinforce key points and enhance understanding
c. To hide information
d. To confuse the audience

Answer: b. To reinforce key points and enhance understanding

23. Which strategy involves mentally summarizing information as you listen?

a. Daydreaming
b. Mind mapping
c. Summarization
d. Ignoring details

Answer: c. Summarization

23. Why is it important to be open-minded when listening?

a. It's not important; having a closed mind is more effective
b. It fosters better understanding and communication
c. It makes the listening process slower
d. It leads to misinterpretation

Answer: b. It fosters better understanding and communication

24. What role does empathy play in effective listening?

a. It's irrelevant to listening skills
b. It helps build rapport and understanding
c. It creates barriers in communication
d. It slows down the listening process

Answer: b. It helps build rapport and understanding

25. What is the purpose of feedback in the context of listening?

a. To ignore the speaker
b. To reinforce misunderstandings
c. To clarify and confirm understanding
d. To distract the listener

Answer: c. To clarify and confirm understanding

26. How can cultural differences impact listening?

a. Cultural differences have no impact on listening
b. They may influence communication styles and understanding
c. It makes communication easier
d. It leads to universal understanding

Answer: b. They may influence communication styles and understanding

27. Which strategy involves asking open-ended questions during a conversation?

a. Closed-minded listening
b. Passive listening
c. Active listening
d. Anticipatory listening

Answer: c. Active listening

28. What is the purpose of setting listening goals?

a. To make listening more challenging
b. To have an excuse for not listening
c. To enhance focus and comprehension
d. To discourage effective listening

Answer: c. To enhance focus and comprehension

29. How does multitasking affect listening effectiveness?

a. It improves focus on both tasks
b. It has no impact on listening
c. It reduces the ability to fully comprehend and engage in listening
d. It enhances understanding

Answer: c. It reduces the ability to fully comprehend and engage in listening

30. Which strategy involves being aware of your own listening habits and making
improvements?
a. Mindless listening
b. Reflective listening
c. Passive listening
d. Ignoring listening habits

Answer: b. Reflective listening

31. What is the name of the search engine developed by Microsoft as a replacement for
Live Search?
a. Google
b. Bing
c. Yahoo
d. DuckDuckGo

Answer: b. Bing
32. Which search engine is known for providing search results based on semantic
understanding of user queries?
a. Google
b. Bing
c. Yahoo
d. DuckDuckGo

Answer: a. Google

33. What is the term for the practice of improving a website's visibility in search engine
results?
a. Web optimization
b. Search engine manipulation
c. Search engine marketing
d. Search engine optimization (SEO)

Answer: d. Search engine optimization (SEO)

34. Which search engine was once powered by the Inktomi search engine before being
acquired by Yahoo?
a. Bing
b. DuckDuckGo
c. Yahoo
d. Excite

Answer: c. Yahoo

35. What is the purpose of a search engine's cache?

a. To store cookies on users' computers
b. To display paid advertisements
c. To store copies of web pages for quicker retrieval
d. To track users' browsing history

Answer: c. To store copies of web pages for quicker retrieval

36. Which search engine is known for its "SafeSearch" feature, which filters explicit
content from search results?
a. Google
b. Bing
c. Yahoo
d. DuckDuckGo

Answer: a. Google

37. What is the term for the process of a search engine assigning a numerical value to a
web page's relevance and authority?
a. Indexing
b. Crawling
c. Ranking
d. Querying

Answer: c. Ranking

38. Which search engine is powered by the Wolfram Alpha computational engine,
providing answers to factual queries?
a. Google
b. Bing
c. Yahoo
d. DuckDuckGo

Answer: d. DuckDuckGo

39. What is the term for the search engine's attempt to provide personalized search
results based on a user's past behavior?
a. Personalized search
b. Targeted search
c. Filter bubble
d. Customized results

Answer: c. Filter bubble

40. Which search engine is known for its focus on privacy, including features like
"Privacy Grade" and "Tracker Radar"?
a. Google
b. Bing
c. Yahoo
d. DuckDuckGo

Answer: d. DuckDuckGo

41. Which search engine was launched by Yahoo in partnership with Microsoft in an
effort to compete with Google?
a. Bing
b. Yahoo Search
c. Excite
d. Ask.com

Answer: a. Bing

42. What is the name of the search engine developed by Amazon that indexes products
available for purchase?
a. Amazon Search
b. Amazon Finder
c. Amazon Search Engine
d. Amazon A9

Answer: d. Amazon A9

43. Which search engine is known for providing search results from multiple sources,
including Google, Bing, and Yahoo?
a. Meta Search
b. Yahoo Search
c. Google
d. Bing

Answer: a. Meta Search

44. What is the purpose of a search engine's "robots.txt" file?

a. To block certain web pages from being indexed by search engines
b. To display advertisements
c. To provide information about the website owner
d. To track user behavior

Answer: a. To block certain web pages from being indexed by search engines

45. Which search engine was once a popular web directory before transforming into a
search engine powered by Bing?
a. Yahoo Search
b. Excite
c. Lycos
d. Ask.com

Answer: c. Lycos

46. What is the term for the practice of a search engine displaying paid advertisements
alongside organic search results?
a. Sponsored links
b. Organic results
c. Pay-per-click
d. AdWords

Answer: a. Sponsored links

47. Which search engine is known for its emphasis on providing search results from
social media platforms?
a. Twitter Search
b. Facebook Search
c. Google
d. Bing

Answer: a. Twitter Search

48. What is the name of the search engine developed by the Chinese technology
company Baidu?
a. Bing
b. Yahoo Search
c. Baidu Search
d. DuckDuckGo

Answer: c. Baidu Search

49. Which search engine was launched by Apple Inc. to provide search functionality on
iOS and macOS devices?
a. Google
b. Bing
c. Yahoo
d. Spotlight Search

Answer: d. Spotlight Search

50. What is the term for the practice of manipulating a website's ranking in search
engine results through deceptive techniques?
a. Search engine optimization (SEO)
b. Black-hat SEO
c. White-hat SEO
d. Search engine marketing (SEM)

Answer: b. Black-hat SEO