Chapter 14. Google Drive

 

EXERCISES

1. What is google drive?

Ans: Google drive is a free file storage and synchronization medium developed by Google. The user can store the files online and can access them from any part of the world using cloud.

2. Who developed Google?

Ans: Google was developed by Larry page and Sergey Brin in the year 1996.

3. How do you create a folder in Google drive?

Ans: To create a folder in google drive, follow the given steps:

i) Click the NEW menu. 

ii) Click the Folder option.

iii) Type the name of the folder and click Create button. 

4. Write the steps to upload a file in Google drive.

Ans: To upload a file in Google drive, follow the given steps: 

i) Open Google Drive. Click on NEW menu. A drop down menu appears.

ii) Click on File upload option. An Open dialog box appears.

iii) Select the file or folder as per the requirement.

iv) Click the Open button.

5. Write the teps to rename a file in Google drive.

Ans: To rename a file, follow the given steps:

i) Select the file to be renamed. Click the More actions button.

ii) Click the Rename option.

iii) Write a new name for the file. Click OK button.

6. Explain the two different views available to see the files and folders.

Ans: The two different views available to see files and folders are:

i) List View: It displays all the files and folders in a list with their application icon. By default, all the files and folders appear in a list.

ii) Grid View: It displays the thumbnail view of the files and filders. Click the Grid view button to access this view option.

7. Explain the different methods to search a file in Google drive.

Ans: 

Method 1:

To search a file using the file type, follow the given steps:

i) Click the Search box. A list of file types appears.

ii) Select the type of file. All the files of the selected type appears.

Method 2:

To search a file using name, follow the given steps:

i) Click the Search box.

ii) Type the name of the file to be searched.

iii) Click the required file to open it.

8. How do you delete and restore file in Google drive?

Ans: To delete a file, follow the given steps:

i) Select the file to be deleted.

ii) Click the Remove button icon available on the upper right side of the window. The file moves to the Trash folder.

To restore to its original location, follow the given steps:

i) Click the Trash folder.

ii) Select the file to restore. Click Restore from Trash button and the file gets placed at its original place.

F. Application based questions.

1. Shilpa has created a MS Word document while sitting in a cyber cafe. She want to take this document with herself but she forgot to bring any secondary storage like CD, pen drive, etc. Suggest her the way to do so.

Ans: She can store the document using Google drive and can access it anytime and at anywhere using internet.

2. Rohan wants to share a file to invite everyone to his birthday party using Google drive. But, he has forgotten the steps to share a file. Suggest him the answer.

Ans: To share a file or folder, follow the given steps:

i) Select the file or folder that is to be shared. Click the Share button available on the upper right side of the window. A share with others window appears.

ii) Enter the E-mail id of the receiver of this file. Click the Send button. A pop-up window appears to confirm this process. 

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Chapter 13, Email and Other Internet Services

 

Teaching will be done on 

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Chapter 12. Internet

 

Teaching will be done on teacher's screen share.

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EXERCISES

1. What is a web browser?

Ans: A web browser is a software application that enables the users to access, retrieve and view the information on internet.

2. Home page is a main or introductory page of the website.

3. Modem stands for Modulator Demodulator. It allows your computer to use the telephone line or cable to get connected with another computer.

4. ISP is a company which provides access to the internet. For example: BSNL and MTNL.

5. E-Learning refers to the use of network and communication technology in teaching and learning.

6. A search engine is a computer program that searches for information on the web. Google is the most popular search engine.

7. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) refers to the address or location of web page or websites on the internet.

8. The advantages of Internet are:

i) By using the Internet, you can find any type of information on any subject with the help of search engine like Google, Yahoo, etc.

ii) You can buy and sell goods over the Internet.

iii) You can also pay bills, read newspapers and send greetings over the Internet.

iv) You can easily download songs, movies and play games on the Internet.

v)  You can fill online forms over the Internet.

vi) You can check the train, airline timings and buy the tickets over the Internet.

vii) You can chat with your friends and relatives online.

viii) You can easily search and read books over the Internet.

9. The various Internet services are:

i) E-Learning

E-Learning refers to the use of the network and communication technology in teaching and learning. The letter "e" in e-learning stands for the word "electronic." You can use the information from the Internet in your work.

ii) E-commerce

E-commerce is the buying and selling of products or services over the Internet. It is a kind of business on the Internet.

iii) E-mails

You can send messages and other documents by using email over the Internet. It takes very less amount of time to reach the other person.

iv) Online games and music

You can play various games over the internet. You can also listen to songs, radio programmes and even see films. Internet helps you watch live TV show or events and cricket matches.

10. The disadvantages of Internet are:

i) Virus threat is a big problem for your computer system. When you open corrupted websites on computer, there are good chances of virus attacks and this may give you a lot of trouble and will affect the proper functioning of the computer system.

ii) Hacking is the process of illegally gaining access to someone else's computer system. Despite security measures to prevent illegal access, organisations still have problem with hackers.

iii) Loss of personal information may be a major drawback of the Internet.

iv) Continuous use of the Internet is bad for ones's mental ability.

11. Any five netiquettes are:

i) Keep your personal details private

Never share your personal details with anyone whom you met online. Also posting your personal information like name, address, photograph, etc, in a wrong website/location can have serious consequences. So, always think twice while sharing your personal details online.

ii) Be Tolerant and Careful

Do not ask inappropriate questions on the Internet. Do a detailed research on the topic for which you are posing a question. People using the internet come from different backgrounds and have their own views regarding any topic. Always be open to listen to others' view. Be ethical and do not jump on to the conclusion.

iii) Be respectful to others who are online

Do not abuse others while chatting or during any discussion forum. Also don't expect anyone else to agree to your perception.

iv) Avoid using all text in capital letters

Do not type a message in all uppercase characters, as it is considered that you are SHOUTING.

v)  Don't try to steal the information

Contents visible on the internet are protected by copyright laws. Don't try to steal the information and make it your own.

12. Some security threats and their preventive measures are given as:

i) Viruses: A computer virus is a program that is secretly introduced into a system in order to corrupt or destroy data. It infects the computer negatively by altering the way the computer work, without the user's knowledge or permission. A virus destroys or corrupts the data files on the computer system. It also spreads from one computer to another computer.

To protect your computer from virus, install the latest Antivirus software. Whenever you open a pendrive or CD in your computer system, scan its data using the Antivirus software. Some of the popular Antivirus software are: Norton, Kaspersky, McAfee, AVG, Bit Defender and Avast, etc.

ii) Spyware: It is a software that gets installed on your computer without the user's consent or knowledge. The various activities of a spyware includes stealing password and bank account details, displaying advertisements, taking control of the web browser. To protect your computer from spyware, install an antispyware software. An antispyware software for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 is Windows Defender.

iii) Saved Password: Whenever you enter your Username and Password, the web browser displays a small window that then that Username and Password are saved for future use. Unfortunately, it also means that anyone who uses that computer can access the same site. Therefore, it is an advice that you should click on NO whenever your browser asks you to remember the password.

iv) Cookies: It is a small piece of data stored by the web browser while the user is browsing the Internet. It can store a piece of information which is already entered such as credit card or debit card number, name, address and password. Some cookies are also encrypted and such cookies are not read by the hackers. To protect your personal information, instruct the site not to save the data.

F. 

1. No, she is not right. This act is called "shouting" on internet.

2. E-commerce.

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