Tutorial 1 Internet - Question
Tutorial 1 Internet - Question
SECTION A
Definition Questions
NOTE: Lecture class venue: B 7 5
1. Explain the following terms
a) Internet
b) World Wide Web (WWW)
c) Web browser
d) Home page
e) Web Site
f) Web Page
g) Hyperlink
SECTION B
Review Questions
2. What are some of the reasons users access the Internet?
Provide brief explanations for the reasons provided.
3. Describe what is meant by “downloading” and the technology
required to perform this function.
4. What is the purpose of a “URL”.
5. Explain the need to use a “search engine” and provide
examples of search engines.
SECTION C
6. The advantages of using the Internet are listed below with the exception of ____________
a) Connectivity and Global Reach
b) Reduced Communication Cost
c) Flexibility
d) Anonymity
Research
8. What is “e-commerce” and list 3 examples of e-commerce websites, one for a different
type of industry e.g. education, health,
telecommunications industries