Q.1. Write a brief note on the history of the Internet.

Ans. In the year 1969 the US Department of Defense sponsored a project to connect itself with
different universities. The project was named ARPANET. Around the mid-80s, NSF created
NSFnet, a high- capacity network. It had better capabilities than ARPANET. Various private
networks together with ARPANET and NSFnet led to the formation of a global network over the
years and came to be known as the Internet.
[ARPANET – Advanced Research Project Agency Network
NSF – National Science Foundation]
Q.2. Write any five uses of the Internet.
Ans. Uses of the Internet are unlimited. Some of them are listed here.
(a) Email – This allows us to get in touch with people from any corner of the world within
seconds.
(b) Search Engines: They help us in getting the required information within seconds by
searching WWW.
(c) Online Banking: It allows us payments online such as house rent, electricity bill, income tax
etc.
(d) Social Networking: Such sites like Facebook, Linkedin, etc. help people to get touch with lost
contacts and new people with similar interests.
(e) Education: E-learning service of the Internet allows students and teachers to interact together
on a common platform by means of virtual classroom. Learners can also avail online
course materials, self-paced tutorials, online tests etc.
Q.3. Describe various types of modems.
Ans. There are three types of modems available which are as follows:
(a) Cable modem: It helps to connect our computer with local cable TV line.
(b) Telephone modem: It allows us to connect our computer with a telephone line so that we can
access Internet.
(c) Wireless modem: It transmits the data signals through the air. It mainly works with cell
phones and wireless local area network.
Q.4. Write any 5 tips you should always follow while using the Internet.
Ans. Five tips we should always follow while using the Internet are as follows:
(a) It is advisable to work under the guidance of your teacher or parents.
(b) Do not click on the links or URLs that seem to be suspicious.
(c) If not necessary, avoid working for long hours on the Internet. It may not be good for your
health.
(d) Be aware the services you use.
(e) There is no such thing as private on the Internet. So be careful! People can find anything they
want.
Q.5. What are the harms of social networking sites? Mention any five.
Ans. Harms of social networking sites are as follows:
(a) They cannot reveal the true identity of people.
(b) They may cause personality and brain disorder in children such as real conversations, self-
centered personalities etc.
(c) Information posted on the social networking sites is public; photos and text can be retrieved
even after deletion.
(d) A false sense of security may leave social networking sites users vulnerable (weak and easy to
hurt physically or emotionally).
(e) They decrease face-to-face communication skills.
Q.6. What are the social networking sites? Explain any one of them.
Ans. Social networking sites are the websites on the Internet that focus on building social networks of
people. Most of them are web-based and allow users to share ideas, activities and interests
within their individual networks.
Examples: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc.
Facebook: Facebook is one of the most popular social networking sites. It is a website where we
can ‘socialize’ online with friends and family and even make new friends. It can
also be used as chat/ video chat tool. It allows us to make groups.
Q.7. Define: (i) Email (ii) Search Engine (iii) Modem (iv) IOS (v) ISP
(a) Email: It is one of the most popular services provided by the Internet. It allows us to get in
touch with people from any corner of the world within seconds, provided we have their
email addresses.
(b) Search Engine: They are the programs that help us in getting the required information within
seconds by searching the World Wide Web. Examples - Google, Yahoo, MSN etc.
(c) Modem: Modem stands for Modulator Demodulator. The function of this device is to allow a
computer to connect with other computers. Computers connected through modem can
communicate with each other.
(d) IOS: It stands for Internet over satellite. This is one of the most suitable options for
remote/rural areas where there is no broadband access. This allows the user to access
Internet through a geostationary communications satellite that orbits the earth.
(e) ISP: It stands for Internet Service Provider. It is a company that provides Internet access.
Many service providers offer various package options with different speeds and
download limits for a fixed regular payments.
Q.7. Writing full forms.
(a) ARPANET- Advanced Research Project Agency Network
(b) NSF - National Science Foundation
(c) Internet- International Network/ Interconnected Network
(d) Email - Electronic mail
(e) WWW- World Wide Web
(f) Modem - Modulator Demodulator
(g) ISP - Internet Service Provider
(h) IOS - Internet Over Satellite
(i) URL - Uniform Resource Locator
(j) bps - bits per second
Computer Book Practice Time Page: 96 & 97
A. Tick () the correct option.
1. In which year did the US Department of Defense sponsor a project to connect itself with
different universities?
a. 1965 b. 1967 c. 1969  d. None of these
2. This is not a Search Engine.
a. Google b. Yahoo c. Android  d. MSN
3. Modems can be____________.
a. Internal b. External c. Both a. and b.  d. None of these
4. This type of internet connection is most suitable for remote/rural areas.
a. Dial-up b. Broadband c. Wireless d. Internet over Satellite 
5. This is a social networking site.
a. Facebook b. Twitter c. Linkedin d. All of these 
B. Fill in the blanks using the words given in the clue box.
Wireless IoS Dial-up Download Broadband
1. __Dial-up__ internet connection is established by linking the phone line to the computer.
 2. __Broadband__ is a high-speed ‘always on’ type internet connection.
3. _Wireless_ uses radio frequency bands for connecting to the internet.
4. the __IoS__ allows the user to access internet through a geostationary communication
satellite that orbits the earth.
5. Do not __download__ content from a site without your parent’s permission.
C. Tick () the correct statements and cross () out the incorrect once.
1. The internet enables researchers to quickly locate relevant information online. 
2. Refrain from responding to email from unknown people. 
3. Social networking sites allow people to create new relationships and reconnect with friends
and family. 
4. Information posted on the social networking sites is private and cannot be retrieved after
deletion. 
5. A telephone line is used to transfer data from one computer to another. 
D. Match the following.
1. Email a. Facebook [ 5 ]
2. Search Engine b. Bill payments [ 4 ]
3. E-commerce c. Amazon [ 3 ]
4. Online banking d. Gmail [ 1 ]
5. Social networking site e. Yahoo [ 2 ]
Multiple Choice Questions for practice (MCQs)
Choose the most suitable option.
Set One
1. In which year did the US Department of Defense sponsor a project to connect itself with different
universities?
a. 1965 b. 1967 c. 1969 d. None of these
2. This is not a Search Engine.
a. Google b. Yahoo c. Android d. MSN
3. Modems can be ____________.
a. Internal b. External c. Both a. and b. d. None of these
4. This type of internet connection is most suitable for remote/rural areas.
a. Internet over Satellite b. Dial-up c. Broadband d. Wireless
5. This is a social networking site.
a. Facebook b. Twitter c. Linkedin d. All of these

Answers: 1. c. 1969 2. c. Android 3. c. Both a. and b. 4. a. Internet over Satellite 5. d. All of these

Set Two
1. ____________ internet connection is established by linking the phone line to the computer.
a. Dial-up b. Wireless c. IoS d. None of these
2. ____________ is a high-speed ‘always on’ type internet connection.
a. Dial-up b. Broadband c. IoS d. None of these
3. ____________ uses radio frequency bands for connecting to the internet.
a. IoS b. Dial-up c. Wireless d. None of these
4. The ____________ allows the user to access internet through a geostationary communication satellite
that orbits the earth.
a. IoS b. Dial-up c. Wireless d. None of these
5. Do not ____________ content from a site without your parent’s permission.
a. upload b. load-in c. download d. None of these

Answers: 1. a. Dial-up 2. b. Broadband 3. c. Wireless 4. a. IoS 5. c. download

Set Three
1. The internet enables researchers to quickly locate relevant ____________ online.
a. information b. amount c. cost d. None of these
2. ____________ from responding to email from unknown people.
a. Maintain b. Sustain c. Refrain d. None of these
3. ______ networking sites allow people to create new relationships and reconnect with friends.
a. Individual b. Social c. International d. None of these
4. Information posted on the social networking sites is _________ and can be retrieved after deletion.
a. private b. public c. protected d. None of these
5. There are mainly ____________ types of modems.
a. Three b. Four c. Five d. Six

Answers: 1. a. information 2. c. Refrain 3. b. Social 4. b. public 5. a. Three

Set Four
1. A computer which is connected by the user to the phone for gaining Internet access is called _____.
a. Client b. Host c. Server d. None of these
2. A ____________ line is used to transfer data from one computer to another.
a. microphone b. gramophone c. telephone d. None of these
3. These are powerful e- commerce portals ____________.
a. Amazon b. Flipkart c. Myntra d. All of these
4. ______ refers to the common platform on the Net where students and teachers can interact together.
a. E-commerce b. E-learning c. E-mail d. None of these
5. Online banking services allow users transfer of payments such as ____________.
a. house rent b. electricity bill c. income tax d. All of these

Answers: 1. a. Client 2. c. telephone 3. d. All of these 4. b. E-learning 5. d. All of these

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