GUID 379/380

Next week you will take the post test in this class. Remember, you cannot fail this test. You will have access to a computer with Internet access. Please bring all of your notes and class handouts.

• start and use an Internet browser

• enter and visit URLs

• determine the difference between valid and invalid URLs

• use hyperlinks

• return to previously visited sites

• understand the basics of the domain name system

• use a search engine to find information

• send and receive e-mail

• send and receive e-mail attachments

• determine whether an e-mail is a virus hoax by consulting reputable Web sites

• save information from websites on a floppy disk

• print selected text from a Web page

• use copy and paste skills to copy information to a word processor

• save images from the Web to a floppy disk

• use Bookmarks or Favorites to return to previously visited sites

• change the browser's Home Page

• determine the version number of the Internet browser

• avoid advertisements

• protect one's privacy

• avoid spam -- junk e-mail

• use www.m-w.com to look up spelling and
  use www.webopedia.com if necessary to look up computer terminology

Terminology: know the following words

the Internet, browser, WWW, URL, hypertext, hyperlink, AOL, portal, ISP, FAQ, virus, gif attachment, spam

Last Updated 11/19/2003