CBSE Class 6 Computer Science Internet, Email and Online Safety Worksheet Set 08

Answer: False. A blog (short for weblog) is an online diary or journal. A splog is a spam blog.

Teacher's Note:
1. Blogs are updated regularly with new posts.
2. Do not confuse blog with splog.

Answer: False. That describes a blog. Skype is a calling and chatting service.

Teacher's Note:
1. Video-calling apps are examples of real-time communication.
2. Match each term with its correct meaning.

Answer: True. A wiki is a website that many users can edit together, and Wikipedia is the best-known example.

Teacher's Note:
1. Information on wikis should be cross-checked.
2. Anyone with permission can add or edit pages.

Answer: True. Files stored in Google Drive can be opened from any device with internet and shared with chosen people.

Teacher's Note:
1. You can control who may view or edit a file.
2. Always use a strong password to keep the account safe.

Answer: True. The Compose button opens a blank message window.

Teacher's Note:
1. Then fill in the To, Subject and message boxes.
2. Click Send when done.

Answer: safety rules. Safety rules protect us from fraud, bad content and unsafe people online.

Teacher's Note:
1. Never share personal details with strangers.
2. Tell an adult if something online worries you.

Answer: regular. Changing passwords regularly lowers the risk of someone guessing or stealing them.

Teacher's Note:
1. Do not use easy passwords like your name.
2. Never share your password.

Answer: Trash (Bin). Deleted emails stay in Trash for some time before they are removed permanently.

Teacher's Note:
1. You can restore a mail from Trash.
2. The Inbox holds the mails you receive.

Answer: email address (username); password. Both are needed to prove that the account belongs to you.

Teacher's Note:
1. Log out after using a shared computer.
2. Never save your password on a public device.

Answer: Podcasting. A podcast is an audio programme that can be downloaded or streamed.

Teacher's Note:
1. Listeners can subscribe to new episodes.
2. It is similar to a radio show on demand.

Answer: 1. Buy only from trusted, well-known websites.
2. Check that the web address begins with https and shows a lock sign.
3. Read reviews, price and return policy.
4. Never share passwords or OTP, and take an adult's help for payment.

Teacher's Note:
1. Beware of offers that look too good to be true.
2. Children should shop only with a parent's permission.

Answer: E-commerce means buying and selling goods and services over the internet. Online shopping, ticket booking and online payments are examples.

Teacher's Note:
1. The E stands for electronic.
2. Payments are made by cards, UPI or net banking.

Answer: E-mail (electronic mail) is a message sent from one person to another through the internet. It can contain text, pictures and attached files and reaches the receiver within seconds.

Teacher's Note:
1. Each user needs a unique email address.
2. Email is faster than ordinary post.

Answer: 1. Log in to your email account.
2. Click the Compose button.
3. Type the receiver's address in the To box and the topic in the Subject box.
4. Write the message and click Send.

Teacher's Note:
1. Attach files with the paper-clip icon.
2. Check the address before sending.

Answer: Google Drive is an online storage service where we can save files and folders and share them with others. The files can be opened from any device connected to the internet.

Teacher's Note:
1. It works with a Google account.
2. It helps to keep a backup of important files.

Answer: Blogging means writing and publishing articles or personal experiences on a website called a blog. New posts appear in order, with the latest one first.

Teacher's Note:
1. A person who writes a blog is a blogger.
2. Blogs can be about hobbies, travel or school.

Answer: Podcasting is making and sharing audio programmes on the internet. People can listen to them online or download them to listen later.

Teacher's Note:
1. Podcasts are available in many topics.
2. Users can subscribe to get new episodes.

Answer: Video-calling apps let two or more people see and talk to each other over the internet in real time. Google Meet and Zoom are examples.

Teacher's Note:
1. They need a camera, a microphone and internet.
2. They are popular for online classes.

Answer: A wiki is a website whose pages can be written and edited by many users together. Wikipedia is a well-known example.

Teacher's Note:
1. It is useful for sharing knowledge.
2. Information should be checked with other sources.

Answer: Real-time communication means exchanging messages, voice or video instantly, with no delay. Chatting and video calls are examples.

Teacher's Note:
1. Both people take part at the same time.
2. Emails are not real-time.

Answer: Spam is an unwanted email, often sent in bulk, that may contain frauds or harmful links. Do not open it or click any link in it; mark it as spam or delete it.

Teacher's Note:
1. Never reply to unknown senders.
2. Tell an adult if you are unsure.

Answer: A strong password is long and mixes capital and small letters, numbers and symbols. It should not contain your name or birth date and should not be shared.

Teacher's Note:
1. Use different passwords for different accounts.
2. Change it regularly.