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ensures that the information transmitted between the browser and the server is
encrypted and secure.

6. A website is a collection of related web pages grouped under a common domain
name and published on a web server.

7. The address bar is a text box in a web browser that displays the web address of the
page currently being viewed. It indicates the user's location on the web.

Requirements for Connecting to the Internet

To connect to the Internet, a few basic requirements are needed. The first and most essential
device is a computer. These days, the Internet can also be accessed using smartphones,

laptops, and tablets.
• An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is required, as they are the companies that provide
Internet access to customers. The data can be transmitted using different technologies

such as dial-up, DSL, cable modem, wireless, or other high-speed connections.
• A modem is the key piece of hardware needed to connect

to the Internet. It works by modulating and demodulating
signals to send and receive information. In simple terms,
a modem allows a computer to communicate with the
Internet over a telephone line, cable, or satellite connection.

• Internet Access Software is also necessary, as it enables
users to connect to the Internet using personal computers,

laptops, or mobile devices. Lastly, a browser is required.
A browser is a software program with a graphical user
interface that allows users to view, read, and navigate web pages on the World Wide
Web. Examples include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.

Internet Services

Internet services give us access to a vast amount of information over the Internet. They
provide different kinds of facilities that make our daily life easier and more connected.
Given below are some services.

• A newsgroup is an Internet-based discussion platform where people from different
parts of the world can share, discuss, and learn about topics of common interest. It

allows remotely connected users to exchange information and ideas.
• E-Banking refers to online banking services that give users safe and easy access to

their bank accounts. It allows customers to check balances, transfer funds, pay bills,
and perform other banking activities anytime and anywhere. E-banking is designed
to be secure, fast, and efficient.

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