Chapter-6 (Uses Of Internet) 


Question: Overview of Internet?
 
Answer: The Internet is a collection of computers connected by network cables or 
through satellite links. Rather than connecting every computer on the Internet with
 every other computer, individual computers in an organization are normally 
connected in a local area network (LAN). One node on this local area network is 
physically connected to the Internet. So the Internet is a network of networks.There 
are millions of computing devices that are connected to this network either 
permanently or for a short duration. These devices run network applications that 
communicate through copper or fiber optic cables, radio or satellite transmission. 
The communication is governed by protocols established by an international body
 - Internet Engineering Task Force.
 
Question: What is Intranet?
 
Answer: An intranet is a private network, accessible only to an organization's staff. 
Generally a wide range of information and services from the organization's internal 
IT systems are available that would not be available to the public from the Internet.
 
Question: Write different types of Websites?
 
Answer: Basic Website Types
 
1.      Personal Websites
2.      Photo Sharing Websites
3.      Writers / Authors Websites
4.      Community Building Websites
5.      Mobile Device Websites
6.      Blogs
7.      Informational Websites
8.      Online Business Brochure/Catalog
9.      Directory Websites
10.  E-commerce Websites
 
Question: What is web Browser?
 
Answer: A web browser (commonly referred to as a browser) is a software 
application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on
 the World Wide Web. An information resource is identified by a Uniform 
Resource Identifier (URI/URL) and may be a web page, image, video or 
other piece of content. Hyperlinks present in resources enable users easily 
to navigate their browsers to related resources.
 
Question: Illustrate between Webpages and Websites?
 
Answer: A hypertext document connected to the World Wide Web.
Collection of webpages and Adding multimedia content is called Website.
 
Question: Write uses of Search Engines?
 
Answer: 
 
The most public, visible form of a search engine is a Web search engine which 
searches for information on the World Wide Web.
 
Question: How to create an email-ID?

Answer: 

·         Click on the Free Sign Up Button
·         Enter all mandatory fields (First Name, Last Name, Gender, etc.)
·         Type in your desired Email Address.
·       Choose a secure Password (at least 8 characters, mixing letters, numbers, lower and
       upper case, and using special characters)
·         Select your Security Question, type in your Answer
·         Verify your registration by typing the numbers in the captcha picture
·         Click the "Accept" - Button underneath
 
Question: Write about advantages and disadvantages of social media?
 
Answer:

Advantages:
  • Facilitates open communication, leading to enhanced information discovery and delivery.
  • Allows employees to discuss ideas, post news, ask questions and share links.
  • Provides an opportunity to widen business contacts.
  • Targets a wide audience, making it a useful and effective recruitment tool.
  • Improves business reputation and client base with minimal use of advertising.
  • Expands market research, implements marketing campaigns, delivers communications and directs interested people to specific web sites.
Disadvantages:
  • Opens up the possibility for hackers to commit fraud and launch spam and virus attacks.
  • Increases the risk of people falling prey to online scams that seem genuine, resulting in data or identity theft.
  • Potentially results in negative comments from employees about the company or potential legal consequences if employees use these sites to view objectionable, illicit or offensive material.
  • Potentially results in lost productivity, especially if employees are busy updating profiles, etc. 

Question: Define Network & Networking?
 
Answer: 
 
A network is a group of two or more computer systems linked together. There are 
many types of computer networks, including the following: local-area networks 
(LANs): The computers are geographically close together (i.e, In the same building).
 
Four types of Networking are there:
1.      LAN
2.      MAN
3.      WAN
4.      PAN
 
A local area network (LAN) is a network that connects computers and devices in 
a limited geographical area such as a home, school, office building, or closely 
positioned group of buildings. Each computer or device on the network is a node.
Wired LANs are most likely based on Ethernet technology.
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