22 Questions
What is the main difference between SMS and MMS?
SMS is used for text messages, while MMS is used for multimedia messages
What is the purpose of a web browser?
To access the internet
What does URL stand for?
Uniform Resource Locater
What is the purpose of Instant Messaging (IM)?
To communicate with people in real-time
What is VoIP?
A method of making phone and video calls using the internet
What is a hyperlink?
A method of moving from one webpage to another
What is the main use of the internet?
Multiple uses including searching, e-commerce, downloading, and more
What is the home page?
The first page to load every time a web browser is opened
What is the primary function of a search engine?
To enable users to find information on the internet
Which of the following is NOT a type of file extension?
.com
What is the main feature of Google Chrome?
It is a web browser
What is the primary purpose of email?
To send non-urgent messages
What is a pop-up?
A small web browser window that suddenly appears
What is the function of filtering in email?
To filter out unwanted emails
What is the main feature of the Google Chrome toolbar?
It is the main command in Google Chrome browser
What is a unique feature of email?
It enables mobility to access data across different devices
What is the purpose of the 'Bcc' field in an email?
To let others see an email you sent without the main recipient knowing
What is the purpose of the 'Inbox' folder in an email account?
To store newly received email messages
What type of file can be attached to an email?
Image, word document, PowerPoint, or excel files
What is the purpose of the 'Cc' field in an email?
To send a copy of the email to the address in the 'To' field and to each address listed in the 'Cc' field
What is the 'Sent Items' folder used for in an email account?
To store a copy of each message that is sent
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 (study)
- Communication by using Email
- Web browser: software used to access the Internet.
- Examples of web browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- URL: a web address, unique and never duplicated.
- Parts of a URL:
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol
- Domain Name
- Domain Type
Web Browsing Terms
- 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 and spyware applications.
Google Chrome
- Google Chrome: a web browser used to access the Internet and a popular search engine.
- 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:
- Bing
- Yahoo
File Types (extension)
- Each file has a name and an extension.
- Examples of file extensions:
- Word documents: .docx
- PowerPoint Presentation: .pptx
- Excel: .xlsx
- Image file: .jpg, .gif
- Audio file: .mp3, .wav
- Video file: .avi
- eBook: .pdf
- Electronic Email: a method of sending text and graphics from one computer to another through the Internet.
- Email concept:
- Email means 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
- 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
Email Structure
- Structure of Email address:
- Username: Ahmad
- Lower-level domain: gmail
- Top-level domain: com
- Recipient:
- To: send an email to more than one person separated with (;)
- Cc: (Carbon Copy) send the email to the address in the “To” field and to each address listed in the Cc files as well
- Bcc: Blind carbon copy: is a useful way to let others see an email you sent without the main recipient knowing
Email Folders
- Inbox: Stores newly received email messages, the new emails are displayed in bold.
- 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
- Email attachments: files that can be added to an email and sent to others.
- Types of files that can be attached to an email:
- Image
- Word document
- PowerPoint
- Excel
This quiz covers various online communication tools such as instant messaging, SMS, MMS, and VoIP, as well as web browsing concepts. Test your knowledge of online communication and web browsing!
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
