Question

Explain any five internet applications with suitable examples.

Answer 1

1. Internet telephony:
   Internet telephony (e.g. Skype) is another common communications service made possible by the creation of the Internet. VoIP stands for Voice-over-Internet Protocol, referring to the protocol that underlies all Internet communication.
2. Job search:
   Nowadays, many people search for their jobs online as it is quicker and there is a larger variety of job vacancies present. People can publish resume online for a prospective job. Some of the websites providing this service are naukri.com, monster.com, summer job. com, recuritmentindia.com etc.
3. Online Shopping:
   The internet has also facilitated the introduction of a new market concept consisting of virtual shops. They provide information about products or services for sale through www servers. Using internet services customers can submit specific product queries and request specific sales quotes.
   For example- amazon.com is a www based bookshop on the internet where information on all types of international books can be found and books can be ordered online.
4. Stock market updates:
   Selling or buying shares sitting on a computer through the internet. Several websites like ndtvprofit.com, moneypore.com, provide information regarding investment.
5. Travel:
   One can use the internet to gather information about various tourist places. It can be used for booking holiday tours, hotels, train, bus, flights and cabs. Some of the websites providing this service are goibibo.com, makemytrip.com, olacabs.com.
6. Research:
   Research papers are present online which helps in the researcher doing a literature review.