CH-13

Ch-13

Internet services

Class6

Q1. Briefly explain the term internet.

Ans1.internet stands for international networks of computers. The internet is a “network of networks” that consists of millions of computers spread across the world. Internet allows us to share the information worldwide.

Q2. What do you mean by term E-commerce?

Ans2.e commerce stands for electronic commerce, which means online commercial activities. Internet offers us convenient ways to shop from our homes. Some popular ecommerce websites are:-www.ebay.in, www.amazon.in.

Q3. Define the term WWW. Who is the founder of WWW?

Ans3. The World Wide Web(WWW) is a large computer network whereby using a browser, such as netscape, or internet explorer one can surf and get information. Tim Berners Lee is the founder of WWW.

Q4. What do you understand by term E-banking?

Ans4. Electronic banking is an advanced method of performing bank transactions through internet. Using E- banking, one can check the available amount of, make FD, transfer money, apply for loans and so on.

Q5. Explain the concept of chatting.

Ans5. A chat is an online conversation over the internet in which text based messages can be instantly sent back and forth. one can chat through an instant messenger, a chat room, a chat website etc.

Q6. Write a short note on internet free calls.

Ans6.you can make free voice calls and video calls to anyone across the world using an internet connection if you have the particular software installed in devices on both the ends.

Q7. Describe the term video conferencing.

Ans7. Video conferencing involves the use of video cameras connected to two or more computers. Images and sounds are sent through the internet where users not only hear each other, but can also have face to face communication.

Q8. What are the features of Electronic mail? Name any two websites, which provide the E-mail facility.

Ans8.E Mail stands for electronic mail. It is the fastest way of sending mails. We can attach photos, videos or other important data along with our message through email. Gmail and Rediff mail provide the email facility.