What are the implications of the low internet access rates

Question

TEXT BOOK: Schneider, GP 2015, Electronic commerce, 11th edition

MODULE 2 CHAPTER 2

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What is the difference between an internet (small "i") and the Internet (capital "I")?

2. Explain what is meant by the term "Internet of Things."

3. Briefly describe the functions performed by routers in an interconnected network.

CASE STUDY C1 CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS

1. What are the implications of the low Internet access rates for the citizens of Hyderabad as they become active participants in the world economy over the next five years?

2. Using your library or your favourite search engine, identify current trends in the growth of Internet-capable phones and other online access devices in India. Evaluate the prospects for significant changes in online access rates over the next few years.

3. Use what you learned about online access technologies in this chapter to outline several alternatives that the government of Hyderabad should consider developing (perhaps in partnership with local information technology companies) that might increase online access rates for its citizens. Discuss at least two of these alternatives.

Answer 1

Read and review the chapter of the book Schneider, GP 2015, Electronic commerce, 11th edition. On the basis of the information; write answers for the following: Q1. Illustrate the difference between the internet (small ‘i’) and the Internet (capital ‘I’)? Q2. Describe what do you meant by the word ‘Internet of Things’. Q3. In brief explain the functions performed via routers in the interconnected network. Q4. Illustrate what are the implications of the low Internet access rates for the citizens of Hyderabad as they become active participants in the global economy over the subsequent 5 years? Q5. By using your library or your favorite search engine, recognize present trends in the growth of Internet-capable phones and other online access devices in India. Assess the outlooks for significant changes in online access rates over the subsequent years.