Q. What is the primary principle related to hypertext design that emphasizes making links clear and navigable?

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Q. How does information foraging theory relate to browsing behavior in hypertext systems?

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Q. What is a recommended approach for making navigation easier in a hypertext system?

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Q. How can a map of the hypertext document help users navigate more effectively?

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Q. What is a challenge associated with providing different levels of access to a document?

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Q. Why might it be challenging to print a hypertext document?

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Q. What is a recommended practice for ensuring that readers of printed hypertext content can find the original source?

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Q. What is a common function of the "back" button in hypertext viewers and web browsers?

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Q. What is the term for linking directly to a specific location within a website from an external source?

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Q. Why is it important for web pages to provide clear context and navigation links?

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Q. Why might framed websites be challenging for deep linking and context?

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Q. What is a potential solution to discourage deep linking for inner framed pages in a website?

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Q. What is the main difference between an electronic index and a paper index?

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Q. What is the purpose of directory services such as Yahoo! or the Open Directory Project (ODP)?

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Q. How do search engines like Google or AltaVista build their indexes of web pages?

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Q. Why do search engines typically not index the most common words?

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Q. What potential issue can arise when using a search engine to retrieve content from the web?

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Q. How do search engines like Google rank web pages?

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Q. What is the term for systems that allow users to rate and recommend web pages?

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Q. How do some e-commerce sites use user browsing history to make recommendations?

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