1.T/F: Many queries have more than one meaning.: True
2.The interpretation of a query is what most users mean when
they type the query. Not all queries have a interpretation.
The
interpretation should be clear to you, especially after doing a
little web research.: Dominant
3.A interpretation of a query is what many or some users mean
when they type a query. A query can have multiple interpretations.: -
Common
4.Sometimes you will find less common interpretations. These are
interpreta- tions that fewer users have in mind. We will call these interpreta-
tions.: Minor
5.T/F: There are two different kinds of minor interpretations.: True
6. minor interpretations may help fewer users, but they still
are helpful to have in a set of results because different users may want
different things.: Reasonable
7.An minor interpretation is an interpretation that is in theory
possible but is very unlikely - very few users are likely to have this in mind.:
- Unlikely
8.An interpretation so unlikely that almost no user would have this in mind.
Results for interpretations feel off-topic even if they match the
query words. For example, almost no one wants a result about an
,overheated pet for the English US query [hot dog].: No Chance
9.T/F: Query Meanings change over time and you should always assume
users are looking for current information unless specified by the inquiry.:
True
10.T/F: A query can have one or more intents.: True
11.The intent of a query is to find information or explore a topic.
Users want to more about something.: Know
12. queries are a special type of Know query.
queries seek a very specific answer, like a fact, diagram, etc.
This answer has to be correct and complete, and can be displayed in a
relatively small amount of space.
If most people would agree on a correct answer, and it would fit in 1-2
sentences or a short list of items, the query can be called a
query.: Know Simple
13.T/F: Know Queries always have question words.: False
14.T/F: Most queries are Know Simple queries.: False
, 15.What type of query is this?
[What year did Jamaica gain independence?]: Know Simple Query
16.What type of query is this?
[Jamaica]: Know Query
17.What query matches this description?
- Queries where users want to browse or explore a topic
- Queries where users want to find inspiration or ideas related to a topic
- Queries where users are seeking personal opinions and perspectives
from real people: Know Query
18.The intent of a query is to accomplish a goal or engage in an
activity.
The goal or activity may be to download, to buy, to obtain, to be entertained
by, or to interact with a website or app.
queries may have a specific need to be immediately
accomplished or they may be more open ended and involve browsing and
subsequent searches to ultimately accomplish the goal.: Do
19.T/F: Some queries can be both Know and Do queries.: True
20.What query are the following searches?
[apply for target job]