Class X Information Technology Code(402)

UNIT-4 WEB APPLICATIONS AND SECURITY (Important

Questions) Q 1 Fill in the blanks
1. The option in Microsoft Windows XP used for helping users with
physical disabilities and to reduce repetitive strain is Sticky Keys.
2. Sound Sentry is designed to help users with auditory impairments.
3. The High Contrast option in Microsoft Windows XP is designed to
assist people with vision impairments.
4. Serial Keys is designed to assist people that have difficulty using a
keyboard or a mouse.
Q 2 Fill in the blanks:
1. The acronym for LAN is Local Area Network
2. Three types of Wired Internet Connectivity are Dial-Up , DSL &
Cable Internet Access
3. Three types of Wireless Internet Connectivity are 3G , Wi/MAX &
WiFi Q 4. Define networking?
Ans: A computer network is a collection of computers and other hardware
components interconnected by communication channels (cables or
satellites) that allow sharing of resources and information.
Q 5. Give any three advantages of networking.
Ans:
• Data Sharing: One of the most important uses of networking is to
allow the sharing of data.
• Files Transfer : Users can send text files, spread sheets,
documents, presentations, audio files, video files, etc. to other
users.
• Hardware Sharing: Hardware components such as printers, scanners,
etc. can also be shared. For example, instead of purchasing 10 printers
for each user, one printer can be purchased and shared among multiple
users thus saving cost.

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• Internet Access Sharing: You can purchase a single Internet
connection and share it among other computers in a network instead
of purchasing multiple Internet connection for each computer.
Q 6. Explain the term packet with reference to data transfer.
Ans: piece of data, say a Web page, when it is transferred over the
Internet:
• Each packet is sent from computer to computer until it finds its
destination. Each computer on the way decides where next to send the
packet. All packets may not take the same route.
• At the destination, the packets are examined. If any packets are
missing or damaged, a message is sent asking for them to be re-sent.
This continues until all packets have been received intact.
• The packets are now reassembled into their original form. All this
done in seconds!
Q 7. Explain Wifi and its significance.
Ans: Wi-Fi is a popular technology that allows an electronic device
such as computers or mobile phones to exchange data wirelessly
over a network, including high-speed Internet connections.
Wi-Fi is used where cables cannot be run (such as old buildings, outdoor
areas) to provide network and Internet access. Wi-Fi can also be used
where users require mobile connectivity. Wi-Fi connectivity is used in
home & offices, hotels, college & school campus typically for Internet
Access. Shopping malls, coffee shops, resorts mostly offer free or paid
Wi-Fi access to the Internet for their customers.
Q 8. Compare LAN with WAN
Ans: • LOCAL AREA NETWORK A local area network (LAN) is one
which connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area
such as home, school, computer laboratory, office building, or closely
positioned group of buildings. Usually local area networks offer very
high speeds and are used for connecting computers and peripherals
such as printers, scanners, etc.
• WIDE AREA NETWORK A wide area network (WAN) is one which
covers a broad area (i.e., any network that links across metropolitan,
regional, or national boundaries). The Internet is the most popular

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WAN, and is used by

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businesses, governments, non-profit organizations, individual
consumers, artists, entertainers, and many others.
Q 9. Expand the following terms :
a. DSL : Digital subscriber line(DSL) provide Internet access by
transmitting digital data over wires of a local telephone network. DSL
service is delivered along with wired telephone service on the same
telephone line.
b. ISP : (ISP) via telephone lines using a device called MODEM.
Users dial a particular number provided by the ISP and gain access
to the Internet.
c. Modem : Á modem is a device that converts digital computer signals
into a form (analog signals) that can travel over phone lines. It also re-
converts the analog signals back into digital signals. The word modem
is derived from its function MOdulator/DEModulator.
d. www : World Wide Web (abbreviated as WWW or W3, commonly
known as the Web), is a system of interlinked hypertext documents
accessed via the Internet. With a web browser, one can view web
pages that may contain text, images, videos, and other multimedia, and
navigate between them via hyperlinks.
e. LAN : LOCAL AREA NETWORK A local area network (LAN) is one
which connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area
such as home, school, computer laboratory, office building, or closely
positioned group of buildings. Usually local area networks offer very
high speeds and are used for connecting computers and peripherals
such as printers, scanners, etc.
f. MAN : Metropolitan Area Network one which connects computers
with in a city or more than two city like company’s
g. WAN : A wide area network (WAN) is one which covers a broad area
(i.e., any network that links across metropolitan, regional, or national
boundaries). The Internet is the most popular WAN, and is used by
businesses, governments, non-profit organizations, individual
consumers, artists, entertainers, and many others.
h. P2P : Networks in which all computers have an equal status are
called peer to peer networks. Generally in such a network each
terminal has an equally competent CPU.

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Q 10. Explain P2P Architecture and how it is different from
Client Server Architecture?
Ans: Networks in which all computers have an equal status are called
peer to peer networks. Generally in such a network each terminal has an
equally competent CPU.
CLIENT-SERVER ARCHITECTURE: Networks in which certain
computers have special dedicated tasks, providing services to other
computers (in the network) are called client server networks. The
computer(s) which provide services are called servers and the ones that
use these services are called clients.
Q 11. Fill in the blanks:
a. Instant Messaging(IM) is a form of communication over the
Internet that offers an instantaneous transmission of text-based
messages from sender to receiver.
b. microphones, headset or speaker & Web Camera are required for
audio and video conferencing.
Q12. List any five application based instant messaging software.
Ans:
• Google Talk
• Yahoo! Messenger
• Skype
• Windows Live Messenger
• Rediff Bol
Q 13 List any three Web based instant messaging application?
Ans:
• Meebo
• Yahoo! Messenger for the
Web MSN Web Messenger
• IMO, etc.
Q 14. What do you mean by instant messages?

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Ans: An instant messaging service that provides both text and voice
communication developed by Google Inc. Google Talk can also be used
for making video calls and to view updates from GMAIL mailbox. Google
Talk is free and is available as application based (users need to
download and install Google Talk application to their desktops, mobiles
or laptops) and web based (users can use Google Talk through a
browser after signing into their Gmail account).
Q 15. Give any three key features of Instant
Messaging. Ans: Key features of instant messaging
are following:
• Text Messages can be sent to one or more person (Similar to SMS)
• Audio calling and conferencing.
• Video calling and conferencing.
• File transfers (Not limited to documents, spread sheets, audio files,
video files, etc.)
• Message history
Q 16. State any 03 rules and etiquettes to be followed while chatting
on the Internet.
Ans:
•Messages should be short and to the point.
• Always introduce yourself by name if your screen name doesn’t reflect it.
• Always ask if the other person has time to chat first - regardless of
how important you think what you have to say is, it’s not going to be
well received if the recipient is busy.
• In a business environment, know exactly what you want to discuss.
• Typing your messages in uppercase is extremely rude - it’s
considered shouting and very

Q 17. What is a blog? Explain its use.

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Ans: A blog is a discussion style site used by non-technical (or technical
users) users for creating personal web pages. Blogs are similar to an
online personal diary and simple to use. You can also use offline blog
software to create content first and later publish the content when an
active internet connection is available.
We can use a blog to convey messages about events, announcements,
news, reviews, etc
Q 18. List any 5 websites that provide blog service.
Ans:
• www.WordPress.com
• www.blogger.com
• www.blog.com
• www.weebly.com
• www.blogsome.com
Q 19. Difference between web page and website.
Ans: Website is a collection of web pages which contain the information in
the form of text, images, animations, videos, sound.
Web pages are the web based document or page which contains
the information in the form of text, images, video etc.
Q 20. What do you mean by publishing a post?
Ans: Publishing the post means when we finished writing of content in the
blog after checking the whole content we can now publish that content
online.
Other wise it is saved as draft.
Q 21. List any five offline blog editors.
Ans : If you do not have an active internet connection, you can create
blogs using a blog application and publish the blog whenever internet
connectivity is available.
• Qumana
• Windows Live Writer

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• Blogdesk
Q 22. Explain the purpose of Online transactions.
Ans : Online transactions have made transactions very convenient and
simplified the workflow in many forms in a business. Online transactions
deals with transfer of money over the internet. Revolution in the
electronic media has made transaction handling easy .
Q 23. List any five websites that allow online transactions.
Ans : Some of the popular online transaction websites are:
• IRCTC, an online portal for booking flight and train tickets.
• Flipkart, an online shopping portal for buying consumer products.
• EBay, an online portal for buying and selling goods.
• Redbus, an online portal for booking bus tickets.
Q 24. List any three payment tools to use online transactions.
Ans :
• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• PaytM
Q 25. Give any two benefits of online transactions
Ans :
• Automatic.
• Fast transaction speed.
• Low risk of theft.
Q 26. Explain the purpose of Internet Security.
Ans: Internet security is a branch of computer security specifically
related to the Internet, often involving browser security but also network
security. Its objective is to establish rules and measures to use against
attacks over the Internet. Though Internet provides valuable information
and entertainment, it may leave your computer unsecure due to many
online threats.
Q 27. Explain any five tips to manage strong passwords.

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Ans :
• Keep the length of the password at least 12-14 characters if permitted.
• Avoid keeping passwords based on repetition, dictionary words,
letter or number sequences, usernames, relative or pet names, etc.
• Including numbers, and symbols in passwords if allowed.
• Use capital and lower-case letters.
• Avoid using the same password for multiple sites or purposes.
• Avoid using something that the public or workmates know you
strongly like or dislike.
• Use random password generators if possible. Example of a strong
password: u1vX:,4Hd{]$
Q 28. Explain the term ‘ Evacuation Policy’.
Ans : : Every organization must have an evacuation policy. All the Team
Leaders are responsible for informing about the policy to their employees
about it.
Proper attention must be paid when the Team Leader is informing you
about these details. Negligence at this time may cost lives.
Q 29. What do you mean by occupational hazards?
Ans: An occupational hazard is the illness one may acquire due to his
occupation. Like people working in a chemical factory may get affected
due to presence of certain chemicals.
Q 30. List any three types of occupational hazards.
Ans : Physical hazards, chemical hazards, biological hazards, ,
behavioural hazards, radiological hazards, ergonomic hazards etc.