THE INTERNET – Competence-Based Questions
1. Your school wants to connect students to learning materials available online.
(a) What is the Internet?
(b) Mention three benefits of using the Internet in education.
(c) Name two devices that can be used to access the Internet.
2. A student wants to find information about climate change using Google.
(a) What is a search engine?
(b) Give two examples of search engines.
(c) Mention two techniques the student can use to get better search results.
3. Amina receives an email asking her to click a link and provide her password.
(a) What type of online threat could this be?
(b) Give three ways Amina can protect herself.
(c) Why should she avoid sharing her password?
4. A teacher wants students to submit their assignments through the Internet.
(a) Which Internet service can be used?
(b) Mention two advantages of submitting assignments online.
(c) Mention one disadvantage.
5. Juma uses social media every day and shares personal information publicly.
(a) Identify two risks he may face.
(b) Give three measures he should take to protect his privacy.
(c) Explain why strong passwords are important.
6. A farmer in Tanzania wants to know the current market price of maize before selling his produce.
Explain how the Internet can help the farmer make a better decision.
7. You are asked to teach your younger brother how to use the Internet safely.
Write five rules you would give him.
8. A student downloads a file from an unknown website and his computer becomes infected.
(a) What is likely to have infected the computer?
(b) Mention two ways of preventing such infections.
(c) Why should users download files only from trusted sources?
9. A business owner wants to advertise her products to customers in different regions of Tanzania.
(a) Explain how the Internet can help her.
(b) Mention three Internet services/platforms she could use.
(c) State two advantages of online advertising.
10. During an online class, students communicate with their teacher from different locations.
(a) What Internet service enables this communication?
(b) Mention two advantages of online learning.
(c) Mention two challenges students may experience.
Higher-Order Question
Imagine that the Internet suddenly becomes unavailable in your school for one month. Explain five ways this could affect students, teachers, and the school administration. Suggest a solution for each problem.
The Internet – Answers to Competence-Based Questions
1. Internet in Education
(a) The Internet is a worldwide network of interconnected computers and devices used to share information and communicate.
(b) Three benefits:
Access to educational materials.
Enables online learning.
Makes communication between teachers and students easier.
(c) Two devices:
Smartphone
Computer/Laptop
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2. Searching for Information
(a) A search engine is a tool or website used to find information on the Internet.
(b) Examples:
Bing
(c) Two techniques:
Use specific keywords.
Put important phrases in quotation marks.
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3. Suspicious Email
(a) It could be phishing.
(b) Three ways to protect herself:
Do not click suspicious links.
Never share passwords through email.
Verify the sender before responding.
(c) Passwords protect personal accounts and information from unauthorized access.
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4. Online Assignment
(a) Email or an online learning platform can be used.
(b) Two advantages:
Saves time.
Allows assignments to be submitted from anywhere.
(c) One disadvantage:
Requires Internet access.
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5. Social Media and Privacy
(a) Two risks:
Identity theft.
Online scams.
(b) Three protective measures:
Avoid sharing sensitive personal information.
Use strong passwords.
Set social media accounts to private.
(c) Strong passwords make it difficult for unauthorized people to access an account.
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6. Internet and Farming
The farmer can use the Internet to search for current maize prices, compare prices from different markets, communicate with buyers, and decide where and when to sell his produce for a better price.
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7. Internet Safety Rules
Five rules include:
1. Do not share your password with others.
2. Avoid suspicious links and websites.
3. Do not share sensitive personal information.
4. Use strong passwords.
5. Report suspicious or harmful online activities.
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8. Downloading an Infected File
(a) The computer may have been infected by malware or a computer virus.
(b) Two prevention methods:
Download files from trusted websites.
Use updated antivirus software.
(c) Trusted sources reduce the risk of downloading malicious or infected files.
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9. Online Advertising
(a) The Internet allows the business owner to advertise products to many customers quickly and at a relatively low cost.
(b) Three platforms/services:
Social media
Websites
Email
(c) Two advantages:
Reaches many customers.
Advertising can be done at a lower cost than some traditional methods.
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10. Online Learning
(a) Video conferencing/online communication services.
(b) Two advantages:
Students can learn from different locations.
Saves travel time and costs.
(c) Two challenges:
Poor Internet connection.
Lack of suitable devices.
Higher-Order Question
If the Internet becomes unavailable for one month:
Problem Possible Solution
Students cannot access online learning materials Use textbooks and offline learning materials
Teachers cannot conduct online classes Conduct face-to-face classes
Communication becomes slower Use phone calls or SMS
Students cannot submit assignments online Submit printed assignments
School cannot access online information Use books, libraries and other offline sources
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