5th Class Computers Science Internet Downloading a File

     Downloading a File

Downloading is the process of copying a file (such as a game or a utility) from one computer to another across the Internet. When you download a game from a Web site, it means you are copying it from the author or publisher's Web server to your own computer. This allows you to install and use the program on your own machine. The step to download a file using Internet Explorer and Windows XP is given below. If you are using a different browser such as Netscape Navigator or a different version of Windows, the screens may look a little different, but the basic steps are the same.  

• Click the download link for the program you want to download. Many sites offer multiple download links to the same program and you only need to choose one of these links.
• You may be asked if you want to save the file or run it from its current location. If you are asked this question, select "Save." (See Figure 5.6.8)
• You will then be asked to select the folder where you want to save the program or file, using a standard "Save As" dialog box. Select a folder before clicking "Save" button.
• After the download begins, your Web browser will keep you updated on the progress of the download by showing a progress bar that fills up as you download. You will also be reminded where you are saving the file.f5ee Figure 5.6.9) http://www.aspshareware.org/users/how-to-download.asp - top    

• Depending on which file you are downloading and how fast your connection is, it may take either a few seconds or a few minutes to download. When your download is finished, you will get an appropriate message.  (See Figure 5.6.10)  

• Click the "Open" button to run the file you just downloaded. If you do not see the "Download complete" dialog box, open the folder where you saved the file and double-click on the icon for the file there.      

 Which of the following statements influence the time taken to download files from the Internet?

1. The type of file which is downloaded.

2. The speed of your connection.

(A) Only 1                                                           

(B) Only 2

(C) Both land 2                                 

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

(E) All of these  

Answer: (c)

Correct Option:

(C) The time taken for downloading a file depends both on which file you are downloading and how fast your connection is.

Incorrect Options:

(A) Only 1: This option is incorrect

(B) Only 2: This option is incorrect

(D) None of 1 and 2: This option is incorrect

(E) All of these: This option is incorrect    

 Before saving the downloaded program or file, you should ________.

(A) Select a folder                                           

(B) Rename a folder

(C) Move a folder                                           

(D) None of these

(E) All of these  

Answer: (a)

Explanation

Correct Option:

(A) Before saving the downloaded program or file, you should select a folder. Incorrect Options:

(B) Rename a folder: This option is incorrect

(C) Move a folder: This option is incorrect

(D) None of these: This option is invalid

(E) All of these: This option is invalid  

  The Downloaded File

When surfing the Internet, local viewing tends to be much faster and visually clearer when using a slow connection. Instead of opening large sized files, such as ?pdf ?

or

Portable Document Format files, downloading the files will make the process faster. To download in Internet Explorer, right click over the highlighted text and select "Save target as." To view a downloaded file, simply click on the saved file. You must have Adobe Acrobat installed to view ".pdf" files.  

 You must have ___________ installed to view ".pdf" files.

(A) Adobe Photoshop                                   

(B) Adobe Acrobat

(C) Adobe Presenter                                     

(D) None of these

(E) All of these  

Answer: (b)

Explanation

Correct Option:

(B) You must have Adobe Acrobat installed to view ".pdf" files.

Incorrect Options:

(A) Adobe Photoshop: This option is incorrect

(C) Adobe Presenter: This option is incorrect

(D) None of these: This option is invalid

(E) All of these: This option is invalid    

 With reference to downloading files from the Internet, "pdf" refers to

(A) Personal Data Form                                

(B) Portable Data File

(C) Portable Document Format                 

(D) Postscript Document Format

(E) None of these  

Answer: (C)

Explanation

Correct Option:

(C) Portable Document Format: With reference to downloading files from the Internet, "pdf" refers to Portable Document Format.

Incorrect Options:

(A) Personal Data Form: This option is incorrect

(B) Portable Data File: This option is incorrect

(D) Postscript Document Format: This option is incorrect

(E) None of these: This option is invalid