Grade 7 ICT: Online Communication Tools

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What is the main use of Instant Messaging (IM)?

Making video calls

Downloading files

Real-time communication between two or more people (correct)

Sending emails

What is the primary function of Short Message Services (SMS)?

Making voice calls

Sending emails

Sending multimedia messages

Sending text messages only (correct)

What does MMS stand for?

Multimedia Messaging System

Multimedia Message System

Multimedia Mail Service

Multimedia Message Service (correct)

What is VoIP used for?

Making phone and video calls using the Internet Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a web browser?

To access the internet Signup and view all the answers

What does URL stand for?

Uniform Resource Locator Signup and view all the answers

What is a hyperlink?

A method of moving from one webpage to another Signup and view all the answers

What is the first page to load every time a web browser is opened?

Homepage Signup and view all the answers

What is the top-level domain in the email address [email protected]?

com Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Bcc' field in an email?

To send a blind carbon copy to others without the main recipient knowing Signup and view all the answers

What type of file can be attached to an email?

Image, word document, PowerPoint, excel, and more Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Inbox' folder in an email?

To store newly received email messages Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'CC' field in an email?

To send a copy of the email to all addresses in the 'CC' field Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Sent Items' folder in an email?

To store a copy of each message that is sent Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a search engine?

To find information on the internet Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a feature of email?

Real-time communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the file extension for a Word document?

.docx Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Google Chrome toolbar?

To search the internet Signup and view all the answers

Who creates pop-ups?

Advertisers and spyware applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the file extension for an image file?

.jpg Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of email?

Non-urgent communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the full form of 'E-mail'?

Electronic Mail Signup and view all the answers

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)

Email

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.