Understanding Online Services

The video explores the impact of online services on communication, information, commerce, government, education, business, entertainment, and advertising. It highlights the benefits and challenges of using these services, including real-time information, online banking, e-learning, and data storage. The video also discusses the importance of security measures and the role of legislation in protecting data.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using online communication services?

• Variety of communication methods

• Global connectivity

• High cost of usage

• Instant delivery of messages

What is a key advantage of using virtual learning environments in education?

• Ability to submit work electronically

• Limited access to resources

• Reduced interaction with teachers

• Increased travel costs

How does search engine advertising benefit businesses?

• It guarantees free advertising

• It eliminates the need for a website

• It places businesses at the top of search results

• It provides unlimited ad space

What is a potential drawback of using social networking sites for communication?

• Lack of real-time interaction

• Risk of privacy invasion

• High subscription fees

• Limited access to the internet

What is one of the main advantages of cloud computing?

• It provides complete control over data storage.

• It is always free of charge.

• It offers high availability across devices.

• It requires no internet connection.

Which technology allows everyday objects to communicate and perform tasks automatically?

• Cloud computing

• Standalone software

• Mobile broadband

• Ubiquitous computing

What is the role of a router in internet infrastructure?

• To host websites

• To provide email services

• To connect and direct data between networks

• To store web pages

What is a key advantage of serial transmission over parallel transmission?

• It is faster over short distances.

• It requires multiple wires.

• It is more expensive.

• It is less susceptible to interference over long distances.

Which type of cable is known for having the highest data transfer speed and range?

• Fiber optic cable

• Coaxial cable

• UTP/STP cable

• Ethernet cable

What is a primary benefit of using client-side processing?

• It is more secure as data is not transmitted over the internet.

• It allows for easier updates to the website.

• It is independent of the user's browser.

• It reduces the load on the server.