Database Search Assignment

1. True / False: A search for Elmer's school glue will yield the same results as a search for "Elmer's school glue".

2. True / False: A search for cars OR trucks will yield fewer results than a search for cars AND trucks.

3. True / False: Venn Diagrams are most commonly represented as a series of overlapping circles.

4. True / False: A search for cars* will yield more results than a search for cars and trucks.

5. Define the word Database, as stated in the Database Search lab document.

6. Define the word Keyword, as stated in the Database Search lab document.

7. Define the word Keyphrase, as stated in the Database Search lab document.

8. Define the word Search, as stated in the Database Search lab document.

9. Define the word Results, as stated in the Database Search lab document.

10. List the FOUR items that can be used in a search string by filling in the following sentence, as it was given to you in the Database Search lab document.

"A search can contain __________, __________, __________ and __________. "

Select the best answer or answers for each of the questions 11-13.

11. Which of the following are examples of keyphrases?
a. The Beverly Hillbillies
b. "Brown Eyed Girl"
c. "The Postal Service"
d. Van Morrison

12. Which Boolean Operator(s) is/are most likely to yield the fewest results in a search?
a. AND, OR
b. OR
c. NOT
d. AND, NOT

13. Which Boolean Operator(s) is/are most likely to yield the most results in a search?
a. AND, OR
b. OR
c. AND
d. NOT
e. AND, NOT

14. Draw the Venn Diagram and shade in the areas representing the results for the following search:
(car OR TRUCK or MOTORCYCLE) NOT (car AND truck AND motorcycle)

15. Which of the following are the three most common Boolean Operators?
a. NOT, AND , OR
b. IN, OR, OUT
c. AND, BUT, NOT
d. NEXT, NOW, PREV

16. Using only wildcard characters and the partial term ‘mon' create the best search that will ONLY give results matching ALL of the following word patterns.
• almonds
• monday
• pokemon
The wildcard Search is... →

17. Using only wildcard characters and the partial term ‘ear' create the best search that will ONLY give results matching ALL of the following word patterns.
• Yearn
• Fears
• Heard
The wildcard Search is... →

18. Using only wildcard characters and the partial term ‘and' create the best search that will ONLY give results matching ALL of the following word patterns.

• candy
• sandal
• band

The wildcard Search is... →

19. Which of the following are the two most common Wildcard Characters?
a. #, %
b. ?, $
c. &, *
d. *, ?