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Why do search engines update their indexes frequently?

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Intro to Computing - How the Internet Works
Why do search engines update their indexes frequently?
ATo reflect new and changed web pages for accurate search results
BTo increase the size of the index indefinitely
CTo slow down the crawler intentionally
DTo remove all old pages permanently
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand the purpose of index updates

    Indexes are updated to keep search results current with new or changed web pages.

  2. Step 2: Evaluate options against index update goals

    Only reflecting new and changed pages matches the reason for frequent updates; others are incorrect or harmful.

  3. Final Answer:

    To reflect new and changed web pages for accurate search results -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Index updates = keep results accurate [OK]
Quick Trick: Update index to keep search fresh [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking updates increase index size endlessly
  • Believing updates slow crawler
  • Assuming all old pages are deleted

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