Form 2 Computer studies questions and answers on Email and Internet.

Questions/Lessons List

1. List any two components needed for internet connection. ( free lesson)

2. List three main component contained in the header of an e-mail compose window. ( free lesson)

3. Give the functions of a modem in data communication. ( free lesson)

4. Define the term modulation as used in data communication. ( free lesson)

5. Define the term protocol as used with the internet. ( free lesson)

6. Give four examples of ISPs in Kenya. ( free lesson)

7. Write the acronym ISP in full. ( free lesson)

8. State any four services provided by the internet. ( free lesson)

9. State any three advantages of email over postal mail. ( free lesson)

10. State any three disadvantages of e-mail over a postal mail. ( free lesson)

11. Define the term E-learning. ( free lesson)

12. Define the term downloading. ( free lesson)

13. Define the term uploading. ( free lesson)

14. List one protocol used on the Internet. ( free lesson)

15. State the meaning of the following domains types: i)Com ii)edu iii)org iv)mil ( free lesson)

16. Give three reasons why email has not completely replaced post office mail in Kenya. ( free lesson)

17. Mention two: a)Internet search engines b)Web browsers ( free lesson)

18. Define the term information superhighway. ( free lesson)

19. Write the following acronyms in full: a)HTML b)HTTP c)WWW d)URL ( free lesson)

20. Define the following terms as used with e-mail software. a)attachment b)cc c)bcc d)recipient ( free lesson)

21. Describe the term global village. ( free lesson)

22. Differentiate between bcc and cc as used in e-mail software. ( free lesson)

23. List three precautions that should be taken when downloading software from the internet. ( free lesson)

24. Name two e-mail software. ( free lesson)

25. State any four negative effects of the internet on society. ( free lesson)

26. E-mail users often gen unsolicited mail in their inbox. Give the term used to refer to such mails ( free lesson)

27. Other than congesting the inbox, state any other potential harm that unsolicited mail can bring about. ( free lesson)

28. Distinguish between the terms sign in and sign up as used with e-mails. ( free lesson)

29. Write down six features of electronic mail. ( free lesson)

30. An e-mail address is given as mwananchi@gmail.com. Identify each part of this address. ( free lesson)

31. Define the following terms as used in the internet: i)search engine ii)Newsgroup iii)Browsing iv)Internet blog ( free lesson)

32. List three advantages and disadvantages of e-learning. ( free lesson)

33. State five importance of the internet to the society. ( free lesson)

34. State five features of a web browser. ( free lesson)

35. Differentiate between a webpage and a website. ( free lesson)

36. Mention one reason for deleting mails from the inbox. ( free lesson)

37. Differentiate between World Wide Web (WWW) and the internet. ( free lesson)

38. Outline the steps one would follow to download a file from an active webpage. ( free lesson)

39. List eight activities that can be carried out on an active webpage. ( free lesson)

40. State two advantages of using wireless transmission media to connect to the internet. ( free lesson)

41. Define the term internet. ( free lesson)

42. The acronym ARPA is associated with the historical development of the internet. Write it in full. ( free lesson)

43. Outline the role of an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ( free lesson)

44. Give factors to consider when choosing an Internet Service Provider. ( free lesson)

45. Write the following acronyms in full. i)GSM ii)GPRS ( free lesson)

46. Define the term mail etiquette as applied in sending e-mail. ( free lesson)