Intro to Computing - How the Internet Works
You want to improve a search engine to handle synonyms (e.g., 'car' and 'automobile'). Which approach best applies?
You want to improve a search engine to handle synonyms (e.g., 'car' and 'automobile'). Which approach best applies?
hard📝 Application Q8 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand synonym handling in search engines
Synonyms require the index to map different words to the same concept for matching.Step 2: Evaluate options for synonym support
Enhancing the index with synonym mappings allows queries to find related terms; other options do not address synonyms.Final Answer:
Enhance the index to include synonym mappings -> Option DQuick Check:
Synonym support = index enhancement [OK]
Quick Trick: Index synonyms to match related words [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Thinking crawler speed affects synonyms
- Reducing index size loses data
- Disabling ranking hides relevance
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