Internet

The Internet is a system of networked computers that communicate and share information using a set of Internet Protocols that have been established. The Internet has fundamentally changed communication and technology throughout the globe.

There are billions of computers and other electronic devices connected to the Internet on a worldwide scale.

You can speak with anybody in the world, access nearly any information, and accomplish a lot more with the help of the Internet. By getting online, or connecting a computer to the Internet, you may accomplish all of these tasks.

One of the computer networks that was built over a broad region of land is known as a WAN. The Internet is the best WAN example (Wide Area Network).

Global Internet Connection Representation.

History of the Internet

• The first form of the internet was established in 1969 and was named ARPANET.  It was developed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (APRA) of the Department of Defense, U.S.

• The next stage was to commercialize its use and to make transistors and transmitters fit in smaller devices so that the general people could use the Internet easily. The 1970s saw the introduction of this.

• Moving ahead, the primary focus was on satellites and wireless communication.

• The need for commercial Internet use expanded as personal computers were developed. During this period, Ethernet and other Local Area Networks began to gain popularity in the late ’80s and early ’90s.

• In 1993, the web browser was introduced.

• Then, in the twenty-first century, consumers have access to a combination of technology and wireless Internet.

Benefits and Features of the Internet

• An online Education Platform:

Even adults and kids want to learn new things thanks to advancements in technology, and access to learning resources on numerous internet portals has increased.

Online Education Illustration.

• Electronic Mail/Email:

Email Illustration

• Search: 

on the internet, you may get information on everything and anything. The internet makes it simple to obtain information on a variety of topics and learn new things at any time.

Google Search Bar

• Employment Opportunities: 

On the internet, employers may hunt for employees, while job seekers can submit online applications for positions.

• Banking: 

You can monitor the status of your bank account online. Money can also be moved from one account to another with the help of the internet.

Online Banking Illustration

Disadvantages of the Internet:

• Increased Dependency:

 Since the advent of the Internet and its widespread availability, people's reliance on searching for items and information online has significantly expanded.

• Time Wastage: 

Anyone who spends a lot of time using Internet-connected gadgets runs the risk of developing an Internet addiction. A person who develops an internet addiction may wind up wasting valuable time online.

• Cybercrime: 

People use the internet for more than simply studying; because of the easy access to resources, cybercrime has reached a record level.

Summary:

The Internet is a system of networked computers that communicate and share information using a set of Internet Protocols that have been established. The first form of the internet was established in 1969 and was named ARPANET.  It was developed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (APRA) of the Department of Defense, U.S.

In 1993, the web browser was introduced. The internet has various features and benefits such as online banking, email, increased connectivity, online education platform, etc.

The major cons of the internet include: cyberbullying, increased cybercrime, distraction, addiction to the internet, time wastage, and increased dependency.

Practice Questions:

1. Which of the following is not a feature of the internet

• Email

• Online banking

• Social media

• Improved Health

2. When was the first form of the internet introduced

• 1980

• 1993

• 1969

3. Internet has led to an increase in the number of

• Cybercrimes

• Healthcare

• Reduced poor people

Solved Questions

1. Define the internet

Ans:  The Internet is a system of networked computers that communicate and share information using a set of Internet Protocols that have been established. There are billions of computers connected to the Internet on a worldwide scale. You can speak with anybody in the world, access nearly any information, and accomplish a lot more with the help of the Internet.

2. Name 3 disadvantages and advantages of the internet

Ans: 

Disadvantages of the internet:

• Cyberbullying

• Cybercrime

• Distraction and time wastage

Advantages of the internet include:

• Online Education

• Online banking 

• Email

3. When was the internet established?

Ans: The first form of the internet was established in 1969 and was named ARPANET.  It was developed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (APRA) of the Department of Defense, U.S.