CS5: Assignment On Internet and World Wide Web 2

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1.(a) State two internet based tool that support web based research.                                     (02 marks)

(b) Identify three things one would require in order to get connected to the internet.           (03 marks)

2.Outline five factors which determine data transmission speed over the internet.  (05 marks)

3.From the given terminologies used for internet and network below, choose the correct one to complete each of the statements that follow.

• A discussion group
• Instant messaging
• Video conferencing
• A chat room
• Online shopping
• Telephony

(a) The type of internet communication that allows multiple users to exchange messages in real time is called……………………………………………………… ….(01 mark)

(b) The type of internet communication that enables individuals to post messages on a particular topic for others to read and respond to is called ……………………………………………………… ….                 (02 marks)

(c) The use of multimedia technologies in communication is called …………………………………………(02 marks)

4.(a) Explain the following terms as used in electronic mail.

(i) Blind Carbon Copy (BBC).                                                              (02 marks)

(ii) Carbon Copy (CC).                                                                         (02 marks)

(b) State one requirement needed for one to send an email.                  (01 mark)

5.(a) State any two adverse effects of using internet for the business and communication. (02 marks)

b) Suggest the most appropriate Internet Communication services in the following situations.

(i) Outline meetings between two company employees in geographically separated regions.                    (01 mark)

(ii) Instant and real time communication between friends.                        (01 mark)

(iii) Typed views on an on-going online discussion amongst a specific group of people.                                                                                                        (01 mark)

6.Identify any three devices other than computers require to set up a network within a school environment. (03 marks)

b) Distinguish between data communication and networking. (02 marks)

7.(a) Give three benefits of connecting computer to the internet. (03 marks)

(b) Outline two disadvantages of connecting computers to the internet. (02 marks)

8.Explain why an organization would prefer to use Electronic Mail (E-mail) over ordinary mail. (05 marks)

9.Using the email address:annet@gmail.com, identify what these parts stand for.

(a)annet.                                                                                                     (01 mark)

(b) @ .                                                                                                        (01 mark)
(c)gmail                                                                                                     (01 mark)

(d) .com                                                                                                      (02 marks)

10.(a) What is the World Wide Web? (02 marks)

b) Show three ways in which the internet can facilitate trade and business.
(03 marks)

11. Use the internet to search for the forex rates of the US Dollar to Uganda Shillings. Evaluate the reliability of your forex rates.

(a) The World Wide Web has greatly evolved and it consists of different types of websites, including blogs and wikis. Tabulate three differences between blogs and wikis.   (3 marks)

(b) Describe two ways to evaluate the reliability of information found on a website.  (2 marks)