If a search engine uses a simple algorithm that returns results containing all query words, what will be the output for query "apple banana" on pages: Page1: "apple orange", Page2: "banana apple", Page3: "banana grape"?

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APage3 only

BPage2 only

CPage1, Page2, and Page3

DPage1 and Page2

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify pages containing both 'apple' and 'banana'
Page2 contains both words; Page1 only has 'apple'; Page3 only has 'banana'.
Step 2: Select pages matching all query words
Only Page2 matches all query words.
Final Answer:
Page2 only -> Option B
Quick Check:
All query words present = Page2 [OK]

Quick Trick: All query words must appear in results [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Including pages missing one word
Confusing 'and' with 'or' logic
Ignoring query word presence

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If a search engine uses a simple algorithm that returns results containing all query words, what will be the output for query "apple banana" on pages: Page1: "apple orange", Page2: "banana apple", Page3: "banana grape"?

Step 1: Identify pages containing both 'apple' and 'banana'

Step 2: Select pages matching all query words

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