online services Flashcards
(10 cards)
Explain Online Banking
Online banking allows one to view account balances, pay bills, and transfer money via EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer), order credit or debit cards, buy electricity,
Advantages of online banking
-Can bank at anytime from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection
-Transactions can be done faster and cost less than going to the bank.
-Much safer than carrying around large sums of cash.
Disadvantages of Online banking
Users at risk of scams and fraud
needs an internet connection to bank online.
How does online shopping work?
-Register by creating username and password
-Start shopping-choose goods add to virtual shopping cart
-In your virtual checkout counter you will see the total cost and all items you wish to purchase
-One can add or remove goods
-Pay with credit card or by other means.
Advantages of Online shopping
-Can shop/book at anytime from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection
-Businesses can reduce overhead costs. online specials
-Businesses do not have to keep huge amounts of stock in store.
Disadvantages of Online shopping
-Better to see the physical gools before purchasing
-Delivery costs and import taxes
-When booking a hotel, the room might look good in pictures but disappointing when seen live.
What is a Web browser?
A web browser is an application software that allows a user to locate, access, display web pages.(Onion, chrome, Microsoft edge)
What is a Search engine?
A search engine is a web page/ software that is designed to allow6+ users to do web searches.(google, Yahoo, Bing)
What is E-mail?
Electronic mail is a form of communication that consists of software for creating, sending, receiving, and organizing electronic mail.
What is flagging emails?
Flagging an email means marking it with a flag or star for special attention.
