Chapter 2 Internet Services Solutions
Question - 11 : - How is newsgroup different from E-mail messages?
Answer - 11 : - Unlike E-mail messages, which are visible only to the sender and specified recipients, newsgroup messages can be read by anyone, who view the group that they are posted in.
Question - 12 : - What is search engine? What is its usage? Give example.
Answer - 12 : -
A search engine is a Website that lets you search the Internet for Websites on specific topics. Search engines turn the Web into a powerful tool for finding information on any topic. There are several benefits of using search engine like,
- Who is constantly on the computer everyday writing something.
- Search engine provides a wealth of information for professional and personal use. e.g. Google
Answer - 13 : - Search engine is a Website that provides the required data on specific content. It also allows users to enter keywords related to particular topics and retrieve information. The minus sign-in front of a word or phrase means that it includes first term but not the second term.
Question - 14 : - How does FTP work?
Answer - 14 : - FTP works on the principle of a client/server model. A FTP client program enables the user to interact with a FTP server program in order to access information and services on the server computer. To access FTP server program, users must be able to connect to the Internet or interact with FTP client program.
Question - 15 : - Why uploading and downloading a file is required? Explain with example.
Answer - 15 : - When we need a file which is located at the server end, we have to download the file that means transmission of file from server to user’s computer. Similarly, if we want to share something like file, picture etc., we have to upload that file or picture on the Internet that means transmission of file from user computer to server.
Question - 16 : - What is an E-mail? Write two advantages of an E-mail.
Answer - 16 : -
E-mail (Electronic mail) is a popular Internet service, which is used for sending or receiving messages electronically over a computer network.
The advantages are as follows:
- E-mail is a cost effective medium of communication.
- Ease of use.
Answer - 17 : -
- E-mail attachments can carry viruses.
- Limited size of data file can be sent.
- Hasty medium to convey emotions.
- No guarantee that the mail will be read until the user logs on and check E-mail.
Question - 18 : - Mention the services which are provided by transactional category of an E-banking.
Answer - 18 : -
- There are no geographical barriers and the services that can be offered at a minimum cost.
- Through Internet banking, you can check your transactions at any time and as many times as you want to.
- If the fund transfer has to be made outstation, where the bank does not have a branch, the bank would demand outstation charges, whereas with the help of online banking, it will be absolutely free for you.
- Internet banking deploys the Internet as a medium for financial transaction.
e.g. a customer login to his or her bank account by accessing the bank Website.
Question - 19 : - Mention some benefits of video conferencing.
Answer - 19 : -
Some benefits of video conferencing are as follows:
- It increases productivity
- It saves money.
- It saves time.
- Many people can share videos at the same time.
Answer - 20 : -
Some benefits of E-learning are as follows:
- It is self paced.
- It can work on any location and anytime.
- Online computer based courses are available.
- Reduces travel time and travel cost.