Class 6 | Chapter 11 | Introduction to Internet

Introduction to Internet
Answer the following questions:
a) What is computer Network? Write the types of computer network.
Ans: Connecting two or more computers using cables or wireless technologies is called computer network.The different types of Computer Network are:
LAN (Local Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
b) What is Internet? Which company founded the Internet?
Ans: The Internet is a global network of computers in which, millions of computers are connected all over the world with the help of cables, telephone links, Satellites, Microwaves, WiFi and many other technologies.
Internet was founded by the American Company ARPA (Advance Research Project Agency) of defense department in 1969.
c) List any four services provided by the internet?

Ans: Any four services provided by the internet are as follows:

1. Unlimited source of Information

2. Means of Communication

3. Online education

4. Entertainment

d) Write the difference between web page and Website.

Ans: A webpage is a document that is connected to the world wide web. It is created by using a programming language like HTML.

A website is a collection of web pages that are related to each other by a certain topic. A website is created by a person or an organization to share their information.

e) What is a web browser? Write two examples of web browsers?

Ans: A web browser is a special type of software that is needed to access resources on the internet. It helps to view, download, upload surf, or access documents on the internet. Example: Google Chrome, Opera, etc.

f) What is a URL? List the URL of any two organizations.

Ans: URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the address of a website or webpage on the internet. Example: Gorkhapatra daily >> WWW.gorkhapatra.com         

            Computer notebook >>> www.abcsir.blogspot.com
g) What is meant by browsing the website?

Ans: Opening the web pages on the world wide web using the web browser is called browsing the website.
h) What is an Internet Explorer?

Ans: Internet Explorer is the most popular browsing software. It comes with Windows operating system.