Chapter 2 FIT — computer Notes — Polytechnic FIT unit -2 Basic Internet Skills
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🧑🏫 Complete notes for Chapter 2 with mark-wise answers (2,4,8 marks) and 52 MCQs. Vishal writer.com .
🔹 A. Very Short Answer (2 Marks each)
1. Define Web Browser. 2 Marks
👉 A web browser is a software application used to access and view websites on the Internet. Example: Google Chrome.
2. Name any two email providers. 2 Marks
👉 Gmail, Yahoo Mail.
3. Name various types of URLs. 2 Marks
👉 Absolute URL, Relative URL, Static URL, Dynamic URL.
4. What is HTTP? 2 Marks
👉 HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) is a communication protocol used to transfer data between a web browser and a web server.
5. What is the use of HTML? 2 Marks
👉 HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) is used to create and design web pages and structure content on the Internet.
6. Define Search Engine with example. 2 Marks
👉 A search engine is a software system that retrieves information from the Internet based on user queries. It works by: Crawling → Indexing → Ranking. Example: Google.
7. What is HotBot? 2 Marks
👉 HotBot is an early Internet search engine (launched in 1996).
8. What is National Portal of India? 2 Marks
👉 The National Portal of India (india.gov.in) is an official website that provides information and services related to the Government of India.
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
👉 Inbox is the folder in an email account where incoming emails are received and stored.
11. Define Google Calendar – Give its use. 2 Marks
👉 Google Calendar is an online tool used to manage schedules, events, and reminders.
12. What is Google Sheets? 2 Marks
👉 Google Sheets is an online spreadsheet application used for data entry, calculations, and real‑time collaboration.
13. Define Online Conferencing. 2 Marks
👉 Online conferencing is a method of communication where people meet and interact over the Internet using audio/video tools like Zoom, Google Meet.
14. What is a Webinar? 2 Marks
👉 A webinar is an online seminar or presentation conducted over the Internet for learning or training.
15. What is Skype? 2 Marks
👉 Skype is an application used for video calls, voice calls, and messaging over the Internet.
🔹 B. Short Answer (4 Marks each)
1. What is Computer Network? For what it is needed? 4 Marks
👉 A computer network is a group of interconnected computers that can share data and resources. Needs: share files, share hardware (printers), communicate (email/chat), access Internet resources.
2. Explain Hardware and Software Sharing. 4 Marks
👉 Hardware Sharing: Using devices like printers, scanners over a network. Software Sharing: Using common software installed on a server.
3. What is a Web Browser? Write its purpose. 4 Marks
👉 A web browser is software used to access websites. Purpose: open/view web pages, search information, download/upload data, access web apps.
4. Explain Structure of URL. 4 Marks
👉 A URL consists of: Protocol (http/https), Domain Name (website name), Path (location of file/page). 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) is a system of interconnected web pages accessible via the Internet. It uses web browsers, web servers, HTTP/HTTPS, and HTML to display text, images, videos, and interactive content.
🔹 C. Long Answer (8 Marks each)
1. Define Online Conferencing. How is it different from Online Communication? Explain any two types. 8 Marks
📌 Online Conferencing: real‑time interaction over the Internet using audio/video tools.
Differences (6 points):- Conferencing is always real‑time; 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 often 1‑to‑1.
- Conferencing for meetings/seminars; communication for general messaging.
2. Write Steps to Create, Send and Delete Emails. 8 Marks
📌 Email (Electronic Mail) is a method of exchanging digital messages over the Internet.
Create Account (7 steps): Open Gmail → “Create Account” → enter name, username, password → phone verification → OTP → account created.Send Email (6 steps): Login → Compose → enter receiver’s email → subject & message → attach files (optional) → Send.
Delete Email (4 steps): Open Inbox → select email(s) → click Delete icon → moves to Trash.
3. World Wide Web (WWW). 8 Marks
📌 WWW is a global information system where documents are identified by URLs and linked via hyperlinks.
Key Components (7 points): Web Browser (Chrome), Web Server, URL, HTTP/HTTPS, HTML, Hyperlinks, Web Pages.Working: User types URL → Browser sends HTTP request → Server responds with HTML → Browser renders page.
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, sports. 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 India’s first free email services.
(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 India’s first free email services.
5. Explain Digital India Portal and its Services. 8 Marks
📌 Digital India Portal: official online platform launched in 2015 to provide digital access to government services.
Objectives (5 points): e‑Governance 24×7, paperless/cashless transactions, improve digital infrastructure, increase rural connectivity, promote digital literacy.Services (8 points): e‑Governance, Digital Locker, Aadhaar services, online payments (UPI), e‑Education (DIKSHA), e‑Health, employment (NCS), Common Service Centres (CSC).
Advantages: Saves time/cost, reduces paperwork, 24×7 access, improves transparency.
6. How can you use Gmail effectively? 8 Marks
📌 Gmail is Google’s free email service with powerful features.
Effective use tips (8 points):- Use labels and folders to organize.
- Search emails with filters (from:, to:, subject:).
- Send attachments (up to 25MB).
- Filter spam 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, no coding, drag‑and‑drop, integrates with Drive/Docs/Sheets. Ideal for portfolios, team sites.
Google Sheets: Online spreadsheet for data entry, calculations, charts. Supports formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, IF), real‑time collaboration, auto‑saves to Drive.
Google Sheets: Online spreadsheet for data entry, calculations, charts. Supports formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, IF), real‑time collaboration, auto‑saves to Drive.
📋 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. For email steps, follow sequential order (Create → Send → Delete). Remember URL types and differences between absolute/relative URLs.