Chapter 8 Study Guide

Chapter 8: Working with Internet

The advent of technological devices began with inventions like telegram, radio, television and computers. The invention of the internet brought about a revolution.

Internet can be defined as, “a network of computers that are interconnected globally.”

Internet is a networking infrastructure, which connects many countries worldwide. The medium of connection can be wired or wireless. The internet is intangible, which means it cannot be seen, touched and felt.

We will learn to:

• Understand the meaning of internet terms

• Know more about Internet Service Provider

• Connect to the internet

• Study the different browsers

• Search information using the internet

To understand the internet better, let us learn a few

Malware:

Malware comes from the words malicious software meaning a bad software used to hack into other people’s computers and gain access to their private information, personal data and damage or alter it. Installing an anti-virus helps to protect your computer from malware attack.

Internet Service Provider (ISP)

An internet service provider is any company that helps you to access the internet by providing a connection. It is also known as Internet Access Provider (IAP).

Such connections can be wired or wireless. These connections are possible because of a satellite infrastructure. An ISP has the required infrastructure and the necessary permissions from the government so that they can provide access in various places like schools, homes, offices, public libraries, etc.

There are three types of Internet Service providers –

- Dial-up connection is the oldest form and is almost out of use.

- Broadband connections are provided generally by cable companies and are still used by many people.

- Digital Line Subscriber also known as DSL were the connections provided generally by phone

__________ helps us to define how a webpage will appear.

4. Mozilla is a type of _________.

5. __________ helps to locate addresses on the World Wide Web.

B. Define.

1. HTML

2. Internet cookies

3. Web page

4. Firewall

5. E-mail

C. State true or false.

1. You can search information using the internet.

2. Google Chrome was released in 2010.

3. DSL was the connection generally provided by a phone company.

4. A Japanese company released the Opera browser.

5. You can access free Wi-Fi at free ISPs.

D. Answer in short.

1. How can you define the internet?

2. What is the difference between upload and download?

3. Name the accessories required to connect to the internet.

4. Name the different types of Internet browsers.

E. Answer in detail.

1. Write a short note on Internet Service Provider (ISP).

2. Write in detail about the different web browsers.

3. Explain the steps to search information on the internet.

Lab Time

Check the type of internet connection used in your computer lab and identify it. Use the internet connection to launch a web browser. Search information about the history of the internet.

Project Time

Search information using the internet about different types of cultures in India, make a comparison chart, and show it to your