Alpha Tech Program

Recap Module 1

Module 2: Internet Basics

Lesson 1 The Internet

Describe the uses of the Internet.

Identify the requirements for an Internet connection.

Identify the features of two types of Internet connections.

Lesson 2 The World Wide Web

Describe the components of the Web.

Explain how Web addresses work.

Explore Web sites by using a browser.

Search information using a search engine.

Uses Of Internet

• Find information • Communication• Sharing • Shopping• Banking• Play Games• Listen to Music • Watch movies

Connect To The Internet

Connect To The Internet

1. Computer 2. Modem3. Web Browser 4. Internet Service Provider: username

Types Of Connections

• Broadband• Dialup

• Pros / cons

• Cost• Speed• Connectivity: always on / connect• Stability• Cable/ wireless

Summary

Quiz

Statement

1 Computing Device

2 Dial-up

3 Internet Service Provider (ISP)

4 Wireless

5 Modem

6 Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

Option 1 Option 2

Internet Components Internet Connections

World Wide Web

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Access to the Internet directly

Access to the Internet through server

• Components

• Web browser• Web page• Website

Web Address

Element Description

http:// Indicates the protocol to be used to access a file.

www Indicates that the Web site is on the World Wide Web.

microsoft Indicates the name of the Web site.

.com Indicates the type of domain.

/learning/default.asp Indicates the path of the document.

Domains

• .com• .edu / .ac• .net• .org• .info• .museum• .gov• .in

Use A Browser

Use A Browser

• Address bar• Navigation• Link• Search• Bookmark• History

Plugins

• Flash• Pdf• Video• java

Search Using Search Engine

• Animation• Video

Search Using Search Engine

• Perform Search: (volcano)• Google (keyword)/ yahoo (directory)• Text / image• Keyword• Operators (AND OR + -)• Advanced search

Summary

Statement TrueFalse

1 World Wide Web IS a part of the Internet.2 World Wide Web IS NOT a part of the Internet.

3 You CAN create new Web pages.4 You CANNOT create new Web pages.

5 Internet Explorer is a Web SERVER.6 Internet Explorer is a Web BROWSER.

7WEB address is also known as Uniform Resource Locator (URL).

8IP address is also known as Uniform Resource Locator (URL).

9 You can open ONLY A SINGLE Web browser window.10

You can open MULTIPLE Web browser windows.

11

You CAN download files from the Web.

12

You CANNOT download files from the Web.

13

A portal IS NOT a Web site.

14

A portal IS a Web site.

15

A reliable Web site must have authors WITH credentials.

16

A reliable Web site must have authors WITH NO credentials.

17

Search engines are Web BROWSERS with special technology.

18

Search engines are Web SITES with special technology.