operating online Flashcards
Define internet?
A huge network that links networks of computers all over the world. All the computers use the same protocol. They communicate and send data to each other.
communicate and send data to each other.
What is the most widely use internet service?
The world wide web www which uses the HTTP protocol to allows users to access the interlinked hypertext documents we call a web page.
What do you need to connect to the internet?
A network interface card NIC this allows you to get a cable or Wi-Fi connection. You also need to sign up with an internet service provider ISP
What do you have to consider when selecting an ISP?
Cost, bandwidth, download limit, email/web space, security, reliability/support
What the cost of a isp?
It charges monthly and a set up cost too
What is the bandwidth of an ISP?
Varies, usually the higher then bandwidth the higher the cost.
What is the download limit on an ISP?
Some impose a limit per month and charge extra if you go over.
what is the email and web space like on an ISP?
most will provide an email adress and prvide spce on their servers for your own websie
whats the security like on an ISP?
broadband, always on, connections vunerable to hackers. the isp should provide you with a firewall, antivirus, antispam and parent controlls
whats the relability and supprt like with an ISP?
some never provide the bandwidth they promise and have poor customer care. you can chack this in magazines, forums and user goups online
how is email used for internet communication?
sending messages\can access usin glaptiops, phones and tablets ect
how is Im used for internet communication?
talking real time by typing messages
helps collaboration
how are blogs used for internet communication?
share online diaries, experiences
twitter is a microblog(post 140 characters)
how are social netwroks used for internet communication?
websites allow chat, ,messaging, email and file sharing
how might a student/teen use the internet?
keep in touch with frineds through email/social netwroks
download/stream music and films
keep up to dat with newn through rss feeds
access schools vle
why do we need internet privacy? how do we achieve this?
you need to protect personal information. you can change settings on social networking sites to restric who can view personal detail, photos and posts
what are email, IM and voIP examples of?
ways of communicating over the internet
what are the pros and con of internet communication?
:) aids colaboration
:( possibility of over reliance or missuse
whats cloud computing?
storing software and data centrally so it can be accessed anywhere
what are the pros and cons of cloud computing/
:)dont need to but multiple software licences
:( possible security issues with data stored by a third party
whats video confercing?
two way audio and video transmissions
what are the pros and cons of video conferencing?
:) reduces need to travel
:( people dont communicate as well as face to face
what a vle/
virtual learning environemt, a web bsed system that allow studnets, parents and teacher to communicate in a virual school
what are the pros and cons of having a vle?
:) students can access tasts and resources updated by teacher and track progress
:( cannot acces if you dont have interne connection
what are the pros and cons of news websites?
:) use rss feeds
:) can search archives to find old stories
:( possible over reliance rather than using a number of sources for research
what are the pros and cons of user genrated websites (WIKI)?
:) up to date info which draws on may people knowledge/expertise
:( any one can add info, inacurate/bias