Which of the Following Is a Defining Characteristic of a Metasearch

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a metasearch tool?

• A) It restricts people from viewing a combined results page.
• B) It allows people to run a search simultaneously with several individual search engines.
• C) It can be used for primary research but not for secondary research.
• D) It makes extensive use of electronic personal agents.
• E) It restricts a researcher from using several individual search engines simultaneously.

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Definitions:

Physiological

Related to the functions and processes within living organisms and their parts.

Belongingness

The human emotional need to be an accepted member of a group, whether it is family, friends, colleagues, or within a community.

Esteem

The respect, admiration, and confidence an individual has in themselves; a fundamental human need for feeling valued and validated.

Safety

The state of being safeguarded against or not prone to causing harm, peril, or damage.