INTERNET AND EMAIL

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  • Q1: Define Email.
    Ans: Email is an electronic message sent or received over the internet.
  • Q2: Write 4 advantages of email.
    Ans: The advantages are:
    • ➔ Fast communication
    • ➔ Low cost
    • ➔ Easy to use
    • ➔ Can send files and documents
  • Q3: Name 4 email service providers.
    Ans: The email service providers are:
    • ➔ Gmail
    • ➔ Outlook
    • ➔ Yahoo Mail
    • ➔ iCloud Mail
  • Q4: Explain the difference between being Online and Offline.
    Ans: The difference is:
    • ➔ Online means connected to the internet
    • ➔ Offline means not connected to the internet
  • Q5: What is an Edge browser?
    Ans: Edge is a web browser developed by Microsoft used to access websites.
  • Q6: What is “Sign In” in terms of email?
    Ans: Sign In means logging into an email account using a username and password.
  • Q7: What is “Sign Up” in terms of email?
    Ans: Sign Up means creating a new email account.
  • Q8: What is “Sign Out” in terms of email?
    Ans: Sign Out means logging out of an email account.
  • Q9: Define the Internet.
    Ans: The Internet is a global network connecting millions of computers for sharing information.
  • Q10: Define Intranet.
    Ans: An intranet is a private network accessible only to an organization’s members.
  • Q11: Define URL.
    Ans: URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the address used to access websites on the internet.
  • Q12: Name 4 basic components of a URL.
    Ans: The basic components are:
    • ➔ Protocol (http or https)
    • ➔ Domain name
    • ➔ Path
    • ➔ File name
  • Q13: Define the Extranet.
    Ans: An extranet is a private network that allows limited access to outsiders like business partners or customers.
  • Q14: Define Modem.
    Ans: A modem is a device that converts digital data into signals for transmission over telephone or cable lines.
  • Q15: Define Router.
    Ans: A router is a device that connects multiple networks and directs data from one network to another.
  • Q16: Which medium is used to connect computers with each other?
    Ans: Cables, optical fiber, and wireless signals are used to connect computers with each other.
  • Q17: Define Internet Server.
    Ans: An internet server is a computer that stores websites and provides data to users on the internet.
  • Q18: Which software is used to transfer data on the internet from one computer to another?
    Ans: FTP (File Transfer Protocol) software is used to transfer data from one computer to another on the internet.
  • Q19: Define Search Engine.
    Ans: A search engine is a tool that helps users find information on the internet.
  • Q20: How does a search engine work?
    Ans: A search engine collects information from websites, stores it, and shows the most relevant results when a user searches.
  • Q21: Name 4 Search engines.
    Ans: Some of the search engines are:
    • ➔ Google
    • ➔ Bing
    • ➔ Yahoo
    • ➔ Baidu
    • ➔ DuckDuckGo
  • Q22: Define Web Browser.
    Ans: A web browser is software used to access and view websites.
  • Q23: Name 4 parts of Web Browser.
    Ans: The parts are:
    • ➔ Address bar
    • ➔ Navigation buttons
    • ➔ Bookmarks bar
    • ➔ Status bar
  • Q24: Name 4 Web Browsers.
    Ans: Some of the Web browsers are:
    • ➔ Google Chrome
    • ➔ Mozilla Firefox
    • ➔ Microsoft Edge
    • ➔ Safari
  • Q25: How does the internet work?
    Ans: The internet works by connecting computers through a network of servers using protocols to exchange data.
  • Q26: Why are search engines used?
    Ans: Search engines are used to find relevant information quickly on the internet.
  • Q27: What does “www” stand for?
    Ans: "www" stands for World Wide Web.
  • Q28: What is www used for?
    Ans: WWW is used to access and view websites on the internet.
  • Q29: Differentiate between “http” and “https”.
    Ans: HTTP is unsecured, while HTTPS is secure and encrypts data for safer communication.
  • Q30: Write 4 advantages of the internet.
    Ans: The advantages are:
    • ➔ Easy communication
    • ➔ Access to information
    • ➔ Online education
    • ➔ Online shopping
  • Q31: Write 4 disadvantages of the internet.
    Ans: The disadvantages are:
    • ➔ Privacy risks
    • ➔ Cyberbullying
    • ➔ Misinformation
    • ➔ Addiction
  • Q32: Name 4 advanced features of the internet.
    Ans: The advanced features are:
    • ➔ Video conferencing
    • ➔ Cloud computing
    • ➔ Online banking
    • ➔ Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
  • Q33: Define Domain in a website.
    Ans: A domain is the unique name of a website that users type in the browser, such as google.com.
  • Q34: Define Web Hosting.
    Ans: Web hosting is a service that provides space on a server to store a website and make it available on the internet.
  • Q35: Name 4 web hosters.
    Ans: The web hosters are:
    • ➔ GoDaddy
    • ➔ Bluehost
    • ➔ HostGator
    • ➔ AWS
  • Q36: Define Inbox in terms of email.
    Ans: Inbox is the folder where all received emails are stored.
  • Q37: Define Outbox in terms of email.
    Ans: Outbox is the folder where emails waiting to be sent are stored.
  • Q38: What is the difference between CC and BCC in email?
    Ans: The difference is:
    • ➔ CC shows email addresses to all recipients
    • ➔ BCC hides email addresses from other recipients
  • Q39: What is FTP?
    Ans: FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol and is used to transfer files over the internet.
  • Q40: Define Home page.
    Ans: The home page is the first page of a website that opens when the site is accessed.
  • Q41: Define ISP.
    Ans: ISP stands for Internet Service Provider, which provides internet access to users.
  • Q42: What is the function of ISP?
    Ans: ISP connects users to the internet and provides related services.
  • Q43: Define Website.
    Ans: A website is a collection of related web pages under a single domain name.
  • Q44: What do you know about internet surfing?
    Ans: Internet surfing means browsing or exploring different websites on the internet.
  • Q45: Define Web Crawler.
    Ans: A web crawler is a program that scans websites and indexes content for search engines.
  • Q46: Define Web Page.
    Ans: A web page is a single document on the internet, usually written in HTML.
  • Q47: How are web pages saved?
    Ans: Web pages are saved as HTML files on web servers.
  • Q48: Write 4 advanced features of the search engines.
    Ans: The features are:
    • ➔ Boolean search
    • ➔ Image search
    • ➔ Voice search
    • ➔ Filters for date or region
  • Q49: How do we send a file through email?
    Ans: Attach the file to the email using the attachment option before sending.
  • Q50: Define LAN.
    Ans: LAN (Local Area Network) is a network connecting computers within a limited area like a building.
  • Q51: Define WAN.
    Ans: WAN (Wide Area Network) is a network that covers a large geographical area.
  • Q52: Define WLAN.
    Ans: WLAN (Wireless LAN) is a LAN that uses wireless technology.
  • Q53: Define IP.
    Ans: IP (Internet Protocol) is an address that identifies devices on a network.
  • Q54: Define Web address.
    Ans: A web address is the URL used to access a specific web page.
  • Q55: Define FAQ.
    Ans: FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) is a list of common questions and answers about a topic.
  • Q56: Define HTML.
    Ans: HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the code used to create web pages.
  • Q57: Define Post.
    Ans: A post is a message or content published on a website or social media.
  • Q58: Define Newbie.
    Ans: A newbie is a beginner or someone new to a computer or internet activity.
  • Q59: Write steps to create an Email Account.
    Ans: To create an email account:
    • ➔ Visit an email provider website
    • ➔ Click Sign Up
    • ➔ Fill in personal details
    • ➔ Choose a username and password
    • ➔ Follow the verification steps
  • Q60: Define Social Networking.
    Ans: Social networking is connecting and interacting with people online through social media platforms.
  • Q61: Name 4 Social Networks.
    Ans: These are:
    • ➔ Facebook
    • ➔ Twitter
    • ➔ Instagram
    • ➔ LinkedIn
  • Q62: What is meant by Cloud Storage?
    Ans: Cloud storage is a service that stores data on the internet instead of a local computer.
  • Q63: What is Cache?
    Ans: Cache is temporary storage that helps websites load faster.
  • Q64: Define Local Storage.
    Ans: Local storage is data saved directly on a computer or device.
  • Q65: State the difference between Uploading and Downloading.
    Ans: The difference is:
    • ➔ Uploading sends data from a device to the internet
    • ➔ Downloading receives data from the internet to a device
  • Q66: What is a host computer?
    Ans: A host computer is a main computer that provides services or data to other computers.
  • Q67: Define Dark Web.
    Ans: The dark web is a part of the internet that cannot be accessed using normal browsers.
  • Q68: Define Google.
    Ans: Google is a search engine used to find information, images, videos, and websites on the internet.
  • Q69: Define SERP.
    Ans: SERP stands for Search Engine Results Page and shows the list of results after a search.
  • Q70: Define Indexing.
    Ans: Indexing is the process of storing website information in a search engine database.
  • Q71: Define Ranking.
    Ans: Ranking is the process of arranging search results based on relevance and importance.
  • Q72: What does VoIP stand for?
    Ans: VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol.
  • Q73: What does IDM stand for?
    Ans: IDM stands for Internet Download Manager.
  • Q74: What does ARPANET stand for?
    Ans: ARPANET stands for Advanced Research Projects Agency Network.
  • Q75: Define Address bar.
    Ans: The address bar is the space in a web browser where a website address is typed.
  • Q76: Define Dropbox.
    Ans: Dropbox is a cloud storage service used to store and share files online.
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