the location of items or elements in a list, array or string

the order search results appear in, based on how useful and relevant they are

something that restricts what is possible or prevents something from working perfectly

How search results can be influenced

Computing

In this unit pupils will explore computer systems and how information is transferred between devices. They will explore the input, output and processes of a variety of different real-world systems. Pupils will discover how information is found on the WWW through learning how search engines work.

Introduction to computer systems

search engines not always showing relevant results

steps used to decide which result appears first

Why might search engines not always show the most relevant results?

What influences the order of search results?

It helps users find the most relevant information quickly.

It ensures the fastest websites appear first.

Arrange the steps for evaluating search results.

software that finds websites based on the search term used

a tool that creates websites automatically

to collect information for a search engine’s index

What determines the order in which search results appear?

a big catalogue storing web page information

a program that collects information for an index

a precise set of steps to organise results

Arrange the steps of how a search engine works.

What is the purpose of ranking search results?

Starter Quiz