Flashcards on Computer Networks and Internet Fundamentals
Computer Networks & Internet Fundamentals: Student Guide
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Online Communication
17 cards
Card 1
Question: Name four online communication services mentioned.
Answer: Email (Gmail or Outlook), instant/video messaging (WhatsApp), sending pictures online, video messaging.
Card 2
Question: What is an email address format example and its components?
Answer: Example: [email protected] — Username: chase.pawpatrol; @ symbol; Domain name: mweb; Top-level domain: com.
Card 3
Question: What does the username in an email address represent?
Answer: The unique identifier of the user.
Card 4
Question: What is the purpose of the @ symbol in an email address?
Answer: It separates the username from the domain; every email address must have it.
Card 5
Question: What does the domain name in an email address indicate?
Answer: The name of the email provider, mail server, or ISP.
Card 6
Question: Give two examples of top-level domains and what they indicate.
Answer: com — commercial; edu — educational (others in content: gov — government; co.za — South Africa; co.uk — United Kingdom).
Card 7
Question: How does ISP-based email differ from web-based email?
Answer: ISP-based email is provided by your Internet Service Provider and linked to your Internet subscription; it typically uses an email client (like Outloo
Card 8
Question: Can you access web-based email from any Internet-connected device?
Answer: Yes — web-based email can be accessed from any Internet-connected device.
Card 9
Question: When composing an email, what are the functions of the To, Cc and Bcc fields?
Answer: To: main recipient(s). Cc (carbon copy): send a copy to additional people. Bcc (blind carbon copy): send hidden copies so recipients cannot see who el
Card 10
Question: What should you type next to the Subject field when sending an email?
Answer: A short description of your email content.