End User Computing Unit 7

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What was the original purpose of the Internet?

To connect local networks to regional networks

To allow data transfer and communication in case of a nuclear attack or a big disaster (correct)

To facilitate communication between friends and family

To provide online shopping and entertainment

What is the main reason people should learn how to use the Internet and email?

To communicate with friends and family

Because it is becoming essential for daily life (correct)

To participate in community activities

To shop and bank online

What is the backbone of the Internet?

A central structure connecting regional networks (correct)

A local network

A regional network

A network of computers

What is the common language of the Internet?

TCP/IP Signup and view all the answers

What do all computers on the Internet have?

A unique IP address Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary for computers to follow the same protocols on the Internet?

To facilitate communication between computers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an IP address?

To identify the location of the computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number that can be in each part of an IP address?

255 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a DNS address?

To identify the type of organisation from which the computer is connected Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the World Wide Web?

To incorporate footnotes and figures into online documents Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a web browser?

To access web pages on the web Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a URL?

To provide a unique address for a web page Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an email program?

To manage emails on a computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a mail server?

To dispatch emails to the recipient's city Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the protocol that requires Internet addresses to be in a special format?

HTTP Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the language used to encode web pages?

HTML Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an email when the recipient connects to their mail server?

The email program retrieves the mail Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the top-level domain in an email address?

To identify the type of organisation of the recipient Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol used to separate the username and domain name in an email address?

@ Signup and view all the answers

What is required to use the internet and email?

A internet connection Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common way of connecting to the internet?

Through dial-up modem Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the web browser described in the text?

Microsoft Internet Explorer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the title bar in Microsoft Internet Explorer?

To display the name of the website Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the standard toolbar in Microsoft Internet Explorer?

To display shortcut icons of frequently used commands Signup and view all the answers

How can you launch Microsoft Internet Explorer?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the menu bar in Microsoft Internet Explorer?

To display a horizontal row of command options Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the shortcut links bar?

To provide shortcuts to a few most preferred links by the user Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the address bar?

To display the URL of the website being accessed Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to access a website?

Ensure that you are connected to the Internet Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the status bar?

To display the status of download, connectivity and the URL of the link being downloaded Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of displaying the website on your computer called?

Downloading Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of search engines?

To help web-users find information quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym GUI stand for?

Graphical User Interface Signup and view all the answers

What do search engines usually have?

A text box to enter the information to be searched on the web Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you press Enter after entering the URL of the website?

The browser will look for the website on the web Signup and view all the answers

What is the company that designed a network that apparently became the Internet?

US Department of Defence Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Web Browsing

The Internet was originally created to allow data transfer and communications in case of a nuclear attack or disaster, but it has evolved over the years to become a platform for communication, entertainment, shopping, and more.
The Internet is a huge network of computers connected to local networks, regional networks, and a central structure called the backbone.
People connect to the Internet using a unique address called an Internet Protocol (IP) address, which is a four-part numeric address.

TCP/IP

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the common language or protocol used by computers to communicate with each other on the Internet.
Every computer on the Internet has a unique IP address, which is used to identify its location.

DNS

DNS (Domain Name System) is a system used to address computers on the Internet.
A DNS address has two parts: a host name and a domain name.
Common domain names include .com, .edu, .net, .org, and .gov.

World Wide Web

The World Wide Web (WWW) is a method of incorporating footnotes, figures, and cross-references into online hypertext documents, also called web pages.
Web pages are files encoded using HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and are linked together using hypertext links.
A collection of related web pages is called a website, and the first page is called the home page.

Web Browsers

A web browser is a software application used to access and view web pages on the Internet.
Popular web browsers include Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.

URL

A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a unique address used to locate a web page on the Internet.
A URL consists of several parts: http://, www, domain name, folder, and file name.
Each web page has a unique URL, and it is used to access the web page.

Emails

Emails are used to send and receive messages electronically over the Internet.
An email account and an Internet connection are required to send and receive emails.
Email programs, such as Microsoft Outlook Express and Netscape Messenger, are used to manage emails.
Free email service providers, such as Hotmail, Yahoo!, and Rediffmail, offer email accounts.

Email Address

An email address is a unique address used to send and receive emails.
An email address consists of three parts: username, domain name, and top-level domain.
The username refers to the mailbox of the recipient, the domain name refers to the mail server, and the top-level domain refers to the country or type of organization.

Internet Connection

An Internet connection is required to access the Internet and email.
Internet connections can be set up through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) using a dial-up modem, DSL, or cable.
Cybercafes also offer Internet access on an hourly rental basis.

Starting Microsoft Internet Explorer

Microsoft Internet Explorer is a web browser used to access websites on the Internet.
To launch Internet Explorer, go to the Start menu, select Programs, and then Internet Explorer.
The components of Microsoft Internet Explorer include the title bar, menu bar, standard toolbar, shortcut links bar, address bar, contents pane, and status bar.

Accessing Websites

To access a website, enter the URL of the website in the address bar of the Internet Explorer and press Enter.
The browser will then look for the website on the web, and the status bar will display the status of the download.

Using Search Engines

Search engines, such as Google, Altavista, and Hotbot, are used to find information quickly on the Internet.
A search engine has a text box where the user can enter the information they want to search for.
The search engine looks for a match to the words entered and displays a list of search results, which are arranged according to their accuracy.
The user can then browse through the list to find relevant results and open the links by pressing Enter.

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This quiz explores the development of the internet from its initial purpose to its current uses, including communication, community activities, online shopping, and more.