Module 2.4

Question 1

define email

Answer 1

composing, sending and receiving of messages electronically over a network, internet

Question 2

how does email work? indicate like a flow diagram

Answer 2

1. email software to type recipients email address & message
2. message first goes to email server at ISP then to other persons ISP
3. message help at server until downloaded

Question 3

what’s the difference between ISP email vs web-based email

Answer 3

Web-based: allow you to access email account through web browser from any location with internet

ISP: using software, Outlook

Question 4

3 differences between ISP email and Web-based email

Answer 4

WB
• accessed using web browser at any place
• have to be online
• free of charge

ISP:
• set up on local computer
• accessed without being online
• monthly ISP charge

Question 5

what is a mailing list

Answer 5

list of peoples email addresses grouped under a single name

Question 6

what’s the difference between Cc and Bcc

Answer 6

cc( carbon copy )
is visible to other recipients

Bcc( blind carbon copy )
not visible to other recipients

Question 7

what are social networking sites

Answer 7

interactive websites, where individuals & organizations can post their likes, dislikes, interests, photos etc for friends to read and respond to

Question 8

what’s a weblog

Answer 8

websites that are updated regularly with news and events

Question 9

what is nettiquette

Answer 9

use of good manners & showing respect for other users when using the internet