CLASS VI

COMPUTER SCIENCE
CHAPTER - 10 : Internet Services and Safety

EXERCISES
A. Tick the correct answer:
1. c) Internet
2. b) External
3. c) Search Engine
4. a) Blogger
5. a) Bing

B. True/False
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True
6. True

C. Fill in the blanks

1. Dial-up
2. Subject
3. Crawler / Spider / Bot
4. Ask Jeeves
5. E-Commerce

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 D. Differentiate between the following:
1.
Dial-up Connection Broadband Connection

A dial-up connection is a slow speed A Broadband connection is a

technology.
With dial up access, we can use a
computer, a dial-up modem and a
regular telephone line to dial into an
ISP(Internet Service Provider).
high-speed technology.
Through broadband internet service,
we can download web pages quickly,
play online games etc.
Broadband service can be wired or
wireless.

E. Answer in 1-2 sentences:

1. What is blogging?
Blogging is a dynamic medium by which we can publish our ideas,
opinions, and stories online. Blogs are also known as weblogs. A blog is a
website that consists of frequently updated collection of information and
entries.
Examples of blogging websites are www.blogger.com , www.typepad.com
etc.

2. What is the use of video conferencing?

A video conference is a live meeting of two or more geographically
separated people, who use internet to transmit audio and video data. For
this, we need a video conferencing software, computer, microphone,
speakers and camera.

3. What are the various search techniques?

Search techniques help us to improve our searches on the search engine.
Various search techniques are:
a) Use specific nouns. Put the most important terms first in the search text.

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 b) Use quotation marks to create phrases so that search engine finds an
exact sequence of characters.
c) List all possible spellings
d) If the search is unsuccessful with one search engine, try another.

4. What do you mean by hotspot?

A hotspot is a wireless network that provides internet connections to mobile
computers and devices. Some hotspots enable unrestricted or open
access, and some require a password to connect.

F. Answer Briefly:
1. What do you understand by internet services?
Internet provides us different types of services. Some of the popular
services on the internet include:
a) Sharing photos on the web
b) Using social networking
c) Virtual meeting through video conferencing
d) E-commerce, E-banking
e) Searching information on the net

2. Write any two techniques to protect yourself from identity theft.

There are many techniques which can be used to protect ourselves from
identity theft:
a) Create a strong password for all the online accounts like e-mail, social
networking websites etc. and do not share your password with anyone.
b) You should avoid free, open wi-fi and hotspot. They are insecure and
criminals can easily steal your private information.

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