How does a search engine order its results?

• A person orders pages after checking truth.
• A program ranks pages using search matches.
• The newest page always takes the top place.

Ben searches 'space' for a report on Jupiter's moons. Which search is most closely matched to his topic?

• Jupiter moons facts
• Jupiter cloud facts
• Jupiter orbit facts

The top search result is guaranteed to be true.

Mina searches 'bicycle repairs' but finds little help. A bicycle is also called a bike. Which search tries this other word while keeping her task?

• bicycle race
• bike repairs
• bicycle sale

In a made-up example, Lea says pond snails rest at night and links to her dated notes from watching them. She studies snails. Max, a games writer, says they never rest but gives no evidence. Which judgement fits?

• Lea's page has more support, but her notes still need checking.
• Max's page has more support because his writing is about games.
• Both pages have equal support because they name their writers.

A result at the top of a search is labelled 'Sponsored'. What does that label tell you?

• The page paid for this placement.
• The page passed an accuracy test.
• The page matches the search best.

Priya asks why dogs wag their tails. Which page description looks most relevant to open first, before checking its evidence?

• A page comparing the sizes and coats of several dog breeds.
• A page explaining how dogs use tail movements as signals.
• A page listing the prices and colours of popular dog toys.

Jay finds the same claim on two pages. Both say they copied it from one unnamed post. Has Jay found two separate checks of the claim?

• Yes. Any two pages count as separate checks, even if both copy one post.
• Yes. Repeating a claim on another page proves that the first page is accurate.
• No. Both pages rely on one post; he should find evidence from another source.