The Internet

Question 1

What is the internet?

Answer 1

• number of computers connected to each other by some communication medium - forms a system for communicating info or data
• greatest global computer network - connects millions of computers all over globe
• personal computer connected to another computer through a company or ISP

Question 2

How does the internet operate?

Answer 2

• millions computer and networks speak the same language
• internet like spider on web ( read )
• every county has smaller networks operating under one big one

Question 3

Explain how the internet works like a spider web

Answer 3

• The spider (internet) starts his work in the center and outer to the outer circle
• spider is very aware of every moment anywhere in the web and is able to move to that point immediately

Question 4

How does the smaller networks work under one large one?

Answer 4

• large central networks connected to large international one
• internet able to trace transactions carried out by specific computers
• convey data and exchange info

Question 5

What is the most popular use of the internet?

Answer 5

Internet banking

Social networking

Question 6

What is the WWW

Answer 6

• large collection of interlinked documents that are available on web pages that you can view
• you can do multiple things on the internet

Question 7

What is the difference between the WWW and the internet

Answer 7

The internet can stand on its own but the WWW needs the internet

Question 8

What do you need to get connected to the internet?

Answer 8

• computer
• ISP
• Windows internet explorer

Question 9

How would you say you get connected to the internet in your house?

Answer 9

Wireless connection

Offers permanent and uninterrupted connection

Question 10

What is the ISDN line up?

Answer 10

• Offers separate line up for your phone and a modem that uses digital signals
• much faster and more expensive

Question 11

What is an ADSL line?

Answer 11

• permanent connection
• with one channel stay connected to the internet the other you can make calls
• fast connection and you can choose the speed you prefer
• pay for the rent if the lime and the calls
• you can upload certain amount MG(uncapped)

Question 12

Explain 3/4th generation technology

Answer 12

• Wireless or 3G
• cellphone card or 3G/4G acts modem
• connected via USB
• pet fixed amount per month

Question 13

What does a computer need to have in order to connect to the internet?

Answer 13

USB port

Question 14

How does your ISP work?

Answer 14

• contract or prepaid

* comment temporarily at monthly rate

Question 15

What is Windows internet explorer?

Answer 15

Microsoft’s web browser

Question 16

What is a firewall?

Answer 16

Program that operates in the background and filters the information coming through the internet
Also prevents unwanted access

Question 17

How would you know a website is safe?

Answer 17

Yellow padlock

Question 18

How can you restrict access to unwanted websites?

Answer 18

Tools > Internet options > Security > restricted sites add names of sites there

Question 19

What does the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act include?

Answer 19

• illegal to spread computer viruses
• unauthorized access by anyone is subject to prosecution
• E-commerce websites must abide by the rules and standards to protect the privacy and security of their clients
• ISP allow gov intercept e-mail and electronic communication
• client or buyer should be free to cancel internet transaction within 10 days

Question 20

What is a virus?

Answer 20

Program deliberately created with the intention to harm other computers

Question 21

How do viruses work?

Answer 21

• Attempt to replicate themselves this way spread to other computers as well
• programs operate without knowledge of user and often files and data destroyed
• only attack data and programs but software can also be effected
• new viruses created and spread daily

Question 22

How does viruses spread?

Answer 22

• infected software downloaded from website
• infected CD’s or storage media shared between computers
• commonly by email where hidden in attachments

Question 23

How do you detect the presence of a virus?

Answer 23

• files disappear without reason
• computer suddenly operates slowly
• functioning of programs are infected
• hard disk space is minimized
• user receives strange error messages
• computer refuses to reboot

Question 24

What is the best method to prevent virus infection?

Answer 24

Installing antivirus

Question 25

How will antiviruses protect your computer?

Answer 25

• identifying viruses and deleting them

Question 26

How can you stay protected from viruses?

Answer 26

• install antivirus
• don’t open emails unfamiliar sources
• store email on stick then scan with antivirus
• don’t spread viruses yourself - scan attachment before sending it
• remove CD etc. from port before shutting down
• don’t use pirated software
• check storage media before use and scan computer for viruses on daily
• various online antivirus programs available scanning computer