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Form 2 Computer studies questions and answers on Email and Internet.
Outline the role of an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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Questions/Lessons on this topic:
1. List any two components needed for internet connection. ()
2. List three main component contained in the header of an e-mail compose window. ()
3. Give the functions of a modem in data communication. ()
4. Define the term modulation as used in data communication. ()
5. Define the term protocol as used with the internet. ()
6. Give four examples of ISPs in Kenya. ()
7. Write the acronym ISP in full. ()
8. State any four services provided by the internet. ()
9. State any three advantages of email over postal mail. ()
10. State any three disadvantages of e-mail over a postal mail. ()
11. Define the term E-learning. ()
12. Define the term downloading. ()
13. Define the term uploading. ()
14. List one protocol used on the Internet. ()
15. State the meaning of the following domains types: i)Com ii)edu iii)org iv)mil ()
16. Give three reasons why email has not completely replaced post office mail in Kenya. ()
17. Mention two: a)Internet search engines b)Web browsers ()
18. Define the term information superhighway. ()
19. Write the following acronyms in full: a)HTML b)HTTP c)WWW d)URL ()
20. Define the following terms as used with e-mail software. a)attachment b)cc c)bcc d)recipient ()
21. Describe the term global village. ()
22. Differentiate between bcc and cc as used in e-mail software. ()
23. List three precautions that should be taken when downloading software from the internet. ()
24. Name two e-mail software. ()
25. State any four negative effects of the internet on society. ()
26. E-mail users often gen unsolicited mail in their inbox. Give the term used to refer to such mails ()
27. Other than congesting the inbox, state any other potential harm that unsolicited mail can bring about. ()
28. Distinguish between the terms sign in and sign up as used with e-mails. ()
29. Write down six features of electronic mail. ()
30. An e-mail address is given as mwananchi@gmail.com. Identify each part of this address. ()
31. Define the following terms as used in the internet: i)search engine ii)Newsgroup iii)Browsing iv)Internet blog ()
32. List three advantages and disadvantages of e-learning. ()
33. State five importance of the internet to the society. ()
34. State five features of a web browser. ()
35. Differentiate between a webpage and a website. ()
36. Mention one reason for deleting mails from the inbox. ()
37. Differentiate between World Wide Web (WWW) and the internet. ()
38. Outline the steps one would follow to download a file from an active webpage. ()
39. List eight activities that can be carried out on an active webpage. ()
40. State two advantages of using wireless transmission media to connect to the internet. ()
41. Define the term internet. ()
42. The acronym ARPA is associated with the historical development of the internet. Write it in full. ()
43. Outline the role of an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ()
44. Give factors to consider when choosing an Internet Service Provider. ()
45. Write the following acronyms in full. i)GSM ii)GPRS ()
46. Define the term mail etiquette as applied in sending e-mail. ()
1. List any two components needed for internet connection. ()
2. List three main component contained in the header of an e-mail compose window. ()
3. Give the functions of a modem in data communication. ()
4. Define the term modulation as used in data communication. ()
5. Define the term protocol as used with the internet. ()
6. Give four examples of ISPs in Kenya. ()
7. Write the acronym ISP in full. ()
8. State any four services provided by the internet. ()
9. State any three advantages of email over postal mail. ()
10. State any three disadvantages of e-mail over a postal mail. ()
11. Define the term E-learning. ()
12. Define the term downloading. ()
13. Define the term uploading. ()
14. List one protocol used on the Internet. ()
15. State the meaning of the following domains types: i)Com ii)edu iii)org iv)mil ()
16. Give three reasons why email has not completely replaced post office mail in Kenya. ()
17. Mention two: a)Internet search engines b)Web browsers ()
18. Define the term information superhighway. ()
19. Write the following acronyms in full: a)HTML b)HTTP c)WWW d)URL ()
20. Define the following terms as used with e-mail software. a)attachment b)cc c)bcc d)recipient ()
21. Describe the term global village. ()
22. Differentiate between bcc and cc as used in e-mail software. ()
23. List three precautions that should be taken when downloading software from the internet. ()
24. Name two e-mail software. ()
25. State any four negative effects of the internet on society. ()
26. E-mail users often gen unsolicited mail in their inbox. Give the term used to refer to such mails ()
27. Other than congesting the inbox, state any other potential harm that unsolicited mail can bring about. ()
28. Distinguish between the terms sign in and sign up as used with e-mails. ()
29. Write down six features of electronic mail. ()
30. An e-mail address is given as mwananchi@gmail.com. Identify each part of this address. ()
31. Define the following terms as used in the internet: i)search engine ii)Newsgroup iii)Browsing iv)Internet blog ()
32. List three advantages and disadvantages of e-learning. ()
33. State five importance of the internet to the society. ()
34. State five features of a web browser. ()
35. Differentiate between a webpage and a website. ()
36. Mention one reason for deleting mails from the inbox. ()
37. Differentiate between World Wide Web (WWW) and the internet. ()
38. Outline the steps one would follow to download a file from an active webpage. ()
39. List eight activities that can be carried out on an active webpage. ()
40. State two advantages of using wireless transmission media to connect to the internet. ()
41. Define the term internet. ()
42. The acronym ARPA is associated with the historical development of the internet. Write it in full. ()
43. Outline the role of an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ()
44. Give factors to consider when choosing an Internet Service Provider. ()
45. Write the following acronyms in full. i)GSM ii)GPRS ()
46. Define the term mail etiquette as applied in sending e-mail. ()
