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What is the main use of Instant Messaging (IM)?
What is the main use of Instant Messaging (IM)?
What is the primary function of Short Message Services (SMS)?
What is the primary function of Short Message Services (SMS)?
What does MMS stand for?
What does MMS stand for?
What is VoIP used for?
What is VoIP used for?
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What is the main purpose of a web browser?
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What does URL stand for?
What does URL stand for?
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What is a hyperlink?
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What is the first page to load every time a web browser is opened?
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What is the top-level domain in the email address [email protected]?
What is the top-level domain in the email address [email protected]?
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What is the purpose of the 'Bcc' field in an email?
What is the purpose of the 'Bcc' field in an email?
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What type of file can be attached to an email?
What type of file can be attached to an email?
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What is the purpose of the 'Inbox' folder in an email?
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What is the purpose of the 'CC' field in an email?
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What is the purpose of the 'Sent Items' folder in an email?
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What is the primary purpose of a search engine?
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Which of the following is not a feature of email?
Which of the following is not a feature of email?
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What is the file extension for a Word document?
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What is the main function of the Google Chrome toolbar?
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Who creates pop-ups?
Who creates pop-ups?
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Study Notes
Online Communication Tools
- Instant Messaging (IM): a form of real-time communication between two or more people, allowing messages to contain text, video, audio, images, and files.
- Short Message Services (SMS): a communication service that allows only text messages.
- Multimedia Message Service (MMS): messages that include multimedia content.
- Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP): making phone and video calls using the Internet.
Web Browsing Concept
- The Internet is a worldwide web of interconnected computers and devices.
- Main uses of the Internet:
- Searching
- E-commerce (buying and selling)
- Downloading
- Sending and receiving instant messages
- E-learning (studying)
- Communication by using email
- Web browser: software used to access the Internet.
- Examples of web browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge.
URL and Web Address
- URL (Uniform Resource Locator): a web address of a website.
- Parts of a URL:
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol (https)
- Domain Name (www.wikipedia.org)
- Domain Type (org)
Main Terms in Web Browsing
- Hyperlink: a method of moving from one webpage to another.
- Home page: the first page to load every time a web browser is opened.
- Pop-Ups: small web browser windows that suddenly appear, created by advertisers or spyware applications.
Google Chrome
- Google Chrome: a web browser used to access the Internet and one of the most used search engines in the world.
- Google Chrome Toolbar: the main command in Google Chrome browser.
Search Engine
- Search engine: a web-based tool that enables users to find information on the Internet.
- Examples of search engines: Google, Bing, Yahoo.
File Types and Extensions
- Each file has a name and an extension, such as:
- Word documents (.docx)
- PowerPoint Presentation (.pptx)
- Excel (.xlsx)
- Image files (.jpg, .gif)
- Audio files (.mp3, .wav)
- Video files (.avi)
- eBook (.pdf)
- Electronic Email: a method of sending text and graphics from one computer to another through the Internet.
- Email concept: Electronic Mail, sending text and graphics from one computer to another.
- All email users have their own unique address.
Main Features of Email
- Non-urgent communication: does not require an immediate response.
- Filtering: filters messages to prevent unwanted email from reaching you.
- One-to-many communication.
- Sending documents and pictures.
- Mobility: enables users to access data across different devices.
Structure of Email Address
- Username: the unique name of the email user.
- Lower-level domain: the domain name of the email provider (e.g. gmail).
- Top-level domain: the domain type (e.g. com).
Email Folders
- Inbox: stores newly received email messages.
- Sent Items: stores a copy of each message that is sent.
- Deleted Items: stores messages that you delete.
- Drafts: saves messages that you want to finish composing or send later.
- Junk E-mail: stores newly received messages that have been identified as junk email.
Email Attachments
- A file that can be added to an email and sent to others.
- Types of files that can be attached to an email: images, word documents, PowerPoint, excel.
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Learn about online communication tools, including instant messaging and short message services, used to connect with others around the world.
