Chapter 2 FIT — computer Notes — Polytechnic FIT unit -2
📘 FIT | Web Browser • Email • URL • HTTP • HTML • Search Engine • Digital India
🧑🏫 Teacher's Note: Complete notes for Chapter 2 with mark-
wise answers (2,4,8 marks) and 52 MCQs. by Vishalwriter.com
🔹 A. Very Short Answer (2 Marks each)
1. Define Web Browser. 2 Marks
👉 A web browser is software to access websites. Example: Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari.
2. Name any two email providers. 2 Marks
👉 Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Outlook, Rediffmail.
3. Name various types of URLs. 2 Marks
👉 4 Types: Absolute URL, Relative URL, Static URL, Dynamic URL.
4. What is HTTP? 2 Marks
👉 HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) transfers data between web browser and web server.
5. What is the use of HTML? 2 Marks
👉 HTML creates and designs web pages and structures content on the Internet.
6. Define Search Engine with example. 2 Marks
👉 Software that retrieves information from Internet. Works: Crawling → Indexing → Ranking. Example: Google.
7. What is HotBot? 2 Marks
👉 Early Internet search engine (launched 1996).
8. What is National Portal of India? 2 Marks
👉 Official website (india.gov.in) providing Government of India information and services.
9. What are two parts of an email address? 2 Marks
👉 Username (before @) and Domain name (after @). Example: user@gmail.com
10. What is Inbox? 2 Marks
👉 Folder where incoming emails are received and stored.
11. Define Google Calendar – Give its use. 2 Marks
👉 Online time-management tool to create and manage schedules, events, and reminders.
12. What is Google Sheets? 2 Marks
👉 Online spreadsheet for data entry, calculations, charts, and real-time collaboration.
13. Define Online Conferencing. 2 Marks
👉 Communication where people meet over Internet using audio/video tools (Zoom, Google Meet).
14. What is a Webinar? 2 Marks
👉 Online seminar or presentation conducted over Internet for learning/training.
15. What is Skype? 2 Marks
👉 Application for video calls, voice calls, instant messaging, and file sharing.
🔹 B. Short Answer (4 Marks each)
1. What is Computer Network? For what it is needed? 4 Marks
Definition: Group of interconnected computers sharing data/resources.
Needs: Share files, share hardware (printers), communicate (email/chat), access Internet.
Needs: Share files, share hardware (printers), communicate (email/chat), access Internet.
2. Explain Hardware and Software Sharing. 4 Marks
Hardware Sharing: Using printers/scanners over network.
Software Sharing: Using common software installed on server.
Software Sharing: Using common software installed on server.
3. What is a Web Browser? Write its purpose. 4 Marks
Definition: Software to access websites. Purpose: Open web pages, search information, download/upload data, access web apps.
4. Explain Structure of URL. 4 Marks
👉 URL Structure: Protocol (http/https) + Domain Name + Path.
Example: https://www.example.com/search/page.html
Example: https://www.example.com/search/page.html
5. Explain different types of URL. 4 Marks
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute URL | Complete web address | https://site.com/page.html |
| Relative URL | Partial address | page.html |
| Static URL | Fixed, never changes | https://site.com/about.html |
| Dynamic URL | Generated with parameters | site.com/page?id=123 |
6. Write short notes on WWW. 4 Marks
👉 WWW (World Wide Web): System of interconnected web pages. Components: Web Browsers, Web Servers, HTTP/HTTPS, HTML.
🔹 C. Long Answer (8 Marks each)
1. Define Online Conferencing. How is it different from Online Communication? Explain any two types. 8 Marks
📌 Definition: Online Conferencing is real-time interaction over Internet using audio, video, and collaboration tools.
📋 Differences (6 Points):
- Online Conferencing is always real-time; Online Communication may be delayed (email).
- Conferencing allows video/face-to-face; Communication may be text-only.
- Conferencing is interactive; Communication can be one-way.
- Conferencing uses Zoom/Meet; Communication uses email/chat.
- Conferencing supports many participants; Communication is often 1-to-1.
- Conferencing for meetings/seminars; Communication for general messaging.
- Video Conferencing: See and talk (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams)
- Audio Conferencing: Only voice (conference call via phone)
2. Write Steps to Create, Send and Delete Emails. 8 Marks
📌 Definition: Email (Electronic Mail) is a method of exchanging digital messages over the Internet.
📧 Create Email Account (7 Steps):
- Open Gmail/Outlook/Yahoo
- Click "Create Account"
- Enter First and Last Name
- Choose Username
- Create strong password
- Enter phone number for verification
- Verify OTP → Account created
- Login to email account
- Click "Compose"
- Enter receiver's email
- Write Subject and Message
- Attach files (optional)
- Click "Send"
- Open Inbox
- Select email(s)
- Click Delete icon
- Email moves to Trash
3. World Wide Web (WWW). 8 Marks
📌 Definition: WWW is a global information system where documents are identified by URLs and linked via hyperlinks.
📋 Key Components (7 Points):
- Web Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari
- Web Server: Stores and delivers web pages
- URL: Address of web page
- HTTP/HTTPS: Data transfer protocols
- HTML: Language to create web pages
- Hyperlinks: Connect web pages
- Web Pages: Documents with text, images, videos
4. Write Short Notes on: (a) Yahoo (b) Gmail (c) Rediff. 8 Marks
(a) Yahoo: American web services provider (1994). Offers Yahoo Mail, news, search, finance, sports. Provides 1TB free storage.
(b) Gmail: Free email by Google (2004). Features: 15GB storage, spam filtering, labels, integration with Drive/Calendar/Meet.
(c) Rediff: Indian web portal (1996). Offers Rediffmail, news, shopping, movies. One of first free email services in India.
(b) Gmail: Free email by Google (2004). Features: 15GB storage, spam filtering, labels, integration with Drive/Calendar/Meet.
(c) Rediff: Indian web portal (1996). Offers Rediffmail, news, shopping, movies. One of first free email services in India.
5. Explain Digital India Portal and its Services. 8 Marks
📌 Definition: Digital India Portal is official online platform launched in 2015 to provide digital access to government services.
📋 Objectives (5 Points):
- Provide e-Governance 24x7
- Promote paperless/cashless transactions
- Improve digital infrastructure
- Increase rural internet connectivity
- Promote digital literacy
- e-Governance (certificates, schemes)
- Digital Locker (Aadhaar, marksheets)
- Aadhaar Services
- Online Payments & Banking (UPI)
- e-Education (DIKSHA)
- e-Health (e-Hospital)
- Employment (NCS)
- Common Service Centres (CSC)
6. How can you use Gmail effectively? 8 Marks
📌 Definition: Gmail is Google's free email service with powerful features for efficient communication.
📋 Effective Gmail Tips (8 Points):
- Use Labels and Folders to organize emails
- Search emails with filters (from:, to:, subject:)
- Send attachments (up to 25MB)
- Filter spam emails automatically
- Access from mobile and computer
- Schedule emails to send later
- Use keyboard shortcuts (C, E, #, R)
- Enable Two-Factor Authentication for security
7. Write Notes on Google Sites and Google Sheets. 8 Marks
🌐 Google Sites:
- Free website builder by Google
- No coding required
- Drag-and-drop interface
- Integrates with Drive, Docs, Sheets
- Ideal for portfolios, team sites, class websites
- Online spreadsheet application
- Data entry, calculations, charts
- Supports formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, IF)
- Real-time collaboration
- Auto-saves to Google Drive
- Free with Google account
📋 50+ MCQs with Answers
1. A web browser is used to?
✔ Answer: B
2. Which is an email provider?
✔ Answer: B
3. Complete web address is called?
✔ Answer: B
4. HTTP stands for?
✔ Answer: A
5. HTML is used to?
✔ Answer: B
6. Which is a search engine?
✔ Answer: B
7. HotBot is an example of?
✔ Answer: C
8. National Portal of India provides?
✔ Answer: B
9. Email address has two parts: username and?
✔ Answer: B
10. Incoming emails folder is called?
✔ Answer: C
11. Google Calendar is used to?
✔ Answer: B
12. Google Sheets is an online?
✔ Answer: B
13. Online conferencing allows interaction in?
✔ Answer: A
14. A webinar is an online?
✔ Answer: B
15. Skype is used for?
✔ Answer: A
16. Computer network is needed to?
✔ Answer: A
17. Hardware sharing means?
✔ Answer: B
18. WWW stands for?
✔ Answer: B
19. Which stores websites?
✔ Answer: B
20. Fixed URL that never changes is?
✔ Answer: B
21. Secure data transfer protocol?
✔ Answer: B
22. Digital India Portal launched in?
✔ Answer: B
23. Digital Locker stores?
✔ Answer: B
24. CSC stands for?
✔ Answer: B
25. Video conferencing tool?
✔ Answer: B
26. "Compose" in email is used to?
✔ Answer: B
27. "Trash" folder contains?
✔ Answer: B
28. Google Sites allows?
✔ Answer: B
29. Real-time collaboration tool?
✔ Answer: A
30. Relative URL depends on?
✔ Answer: A
31. Part after @ in email?
✔ Answer: B
32. Ranking of web content is done by?
✔ Answer: B
33. Which is a web browser?
✔ Answer: A
34. URL with parameters is?
✔ Answer: B
35. Audio conferencing involves?
✔ Answer: B
36. Google's email service?
✔ Answer: B
37. WWW provides?
✔ Answer: B
38. Web pages transfer protocol?
✔ Answer: B
39. Digital India promotes?
✔ Answer: B
40. CSC provides services in?
✔ Answer: B
41. Online spreadsheet tool?
✔ Answer: B
42. Deleted email moves to?
✔ Answer: C
43. HotBot was a?
✔ Answer: B
44. Rediff.com provides?
✔ Answer: A
45. Yahoo provides?
✔ Answer: A
46. Web pages created using?
✔ Answer: B
47. NOT an online conferencing tool?
✔ Answer: D
48. YouTube is a?
✔ Answer: B
49. "CC" in email stands for?
✔ Answer: A
50. Full form of URL?
✔ Answer: A
51. Email username/domain separator?
✔ Answer: B
52. Main advantage of Digital India Portal?
✔ Answer: B
📢 Exam Strategy: For 8-mark questions on Digital India Portal, write objectives (5 points), services (8 points), and advantages in bullet points. For email steps, follow sequential order (Create → Send → Delete). Remember URL types and differences between absolute/relative URLs — very common in exams.
✅ Conclusion: Complete notes for Chapter 2: Internet & Web Tools — Very Short (15 Qs), Short (6 Qs), Long (7 Qs with 8-mark detailed answers), and 52 MCQs.
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