Class 6- Internet Services - Introduction, Notes and Exercise Work

Internet services are the backbone of our digital life, transforming the Internet from a vast network of computers into a vibrant space where information, communication, and everyday activities flow seamlessly. These services allow people to exchange messages instantly through email and chat, hold real-time face-to-face conversations using video conferencing, and explore information through powerful search engines. They make tasks easier by enabling online shopping, digital banking, and cloud storage, which let users access files from anywhere. Even entertainment has expanded through online gaming and streaming platforms. Each service plays a specific role, but together they create a connected world where learning, communication, and daily work happen smoothly and efficiently across distances.

Notes -

Wi-fi - Wireless Fidelity

Modem - Modulator and Demodulator
E-mail- Electronic Mail
COD- Cash on delivery
 

Hotspot - A location providing Internet access. 

Tethering - Sharing mobile data with other devices.

Microblog - A Short post based blogging platform (e.g. Twitter Now Called X) 

 

HTTP: Hypertext Transfer Protocol (NO Encryption) not safe.

HTTPS: Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (With Encryption) safe to use.

 

Credit Card:  Borrowed Money from bank.

Debit Card:  Direct deduction from bank account.

Cash on Delivery: Pay after product delivery. 

 
Exercise Work
A. Multiple Choice Ques.

1. C2C

2. Online Catalog

3. Secure Web

4. Flipkart

5. Website 

 

B. True/False
1. True

2. False

3. True

4. False

5. True 

 

C. Fill in the blanks -
1. m-commerce

2. Wi-fi

3. e-commerce

4. lock icon

5. blogosphere

 

D. Define the following -
1. E-wallet : An e-wallet (electronic wallet) is a digital payment system that store user's money and payment information for making online transaction easily. 

Example - Paytm, Phone Pe

 

2. Net-Banking: Net banking (online banking) is a service provided by banks that allows customers to perform financial transactions through the internet such as money transfer, balance enquiry and bill payment.  

E. Differentiate between the following - 
B2B (Business to Business) : Involves online transactions between two businesses. Usually deals in bulk quantities. Example - A manufacture selling parts to a retailer.

B2C(Business to Consumer): Involves online transactions between businesses and consumers.Usually deals in smaller retail quantities.
Example - Flipkart or Amazon selling goods to customers.  

F. Answer in 1-2 sentences - 
1. What do you mean by e-commerce?

E-commerce refers to buying and selling of goods and services over the internet using electronic devices.

2. What do you mean by blogging?

Blogging is the process of writing and maintaining online journal or website that shares information ideas or experiences regularly. 

 

G. Answer briefly -
1. What are the advantages of e-commerce?

• It allows customers to shop 24 x 7 from anywhere.
• Save time and travel cost.
• Provides a wider range of products to choose from
• Enable easy price comparison and online payment.

2. What is the use of video conferencing?

Video conferencing allows people in different locations to commerce face-to-face through the internet using video and audio. It is widely used for online meeting, virtual classes and interviews.  

 

3. What is a blog? Write down any one use of it.
A blog is a regularly updated website that contains articles , post or opinions written by individual or group.

USE: Blogs can be used to share knowledge, news or promote business.

 

H. Application-Based Question -

Riya can use to 'Cash on Delivery' (COD) mode for payment.