E-Tech 12 Quiz

Online platforms

websites or applications that allow people to connect, communicate, share, create, or do tasks online

Communciation platforms

used to connect and communicate with other people in real time

Social Media Platforms

used to share, create, and discover content and ideas

Productivity Platforms

Used to create, organize, store, and manage work or school tasks

Transaction Platforms

Used for buying, selling, banking or payments online

Web search engines

online platforms that help us find information on the internet. We type keywords or questions, and they give us relevant results

Google

The most widely used search engine. It provides fast and accurate results, images, videos, news, and more

Microsoft Bing

Developed by Microsoft. It offers web search, images, videos, and is integrated with Microsoft services

Yahoo Search

One of the earliest search engine. It provides web results, news, email, and other online services

DuckDuckGo

A search engine that focuses on privacy. It does not track users or store personal information

Ecosia

A search engine that helps the environment. It uses its profits to plant trees around the world

• Find info quickly and easily

• Access reliable and update info

• Save time in research and learning

• Explore diff topics around the world

Benefits of using Web Search Engines:

Communication services

are online tools and platforms that allow people to connect, share messages, and collaborate in real time no matter where they are

Instant Messaging (IM)

Allow users to send and receive text messages instantly

Video Conferencing

Enables face to face meetings and collaboration online

Email services

Used to send and receive emails formally or casually

VoIP Services

Allow voice calls over the internet instead of using traditional phone lines

Collaboration tools

Help teams work together by sharing files, ideas, and taks

Payment systems

are online platforms and services that allow people to send and receive money, pay bills, buy products, and manage transactions securely

E-wallets

Digital wallets that store money for online payments and transfers

Online banking

Allow users to manage their bank accounts and make transactions online

Card payments

Use of debit, credit, or prepaid cards for online or in-store purchases

Bills payment

Online services that let users pay for utilities, credit cards, loans, and more

Buy now Pay Later

Let users make purchases and pay later in installments

Advertising platforms

are online services that help businesses and organizations promote their products, services, or messages to the right audience.

Social Media Advertising

Ads shown on social media platforms based on user interests and behavior.

Search Engine Advertising

Ads that appear on search engine results pages when users search for keywords.

Display Advertising

Visual ads (banners, images, videos) shown on websites, apps, and online networks.

Video Advertising

Video ads shown before, during, or after online videos.

Email Marketing

Promotional messages sent directly to users' email inboxes.

Social media platforms

allow people to create, share, and exchange information, ideas, and content. They help us stay connected, learn new things, and be part of online communities.

Facebook

A social networking site for connecting with friends, family, and communities. Best for: Connecting with people you know, joining groups, sharing updates and photos

Instagram

A visual platform for sharing photos, stories, and short videos. Best for: Sharing photos and videos, creative content, following interests and influencers

X (Twitter)

A microblogging platform for short updates and real-time conversations. Best for: Real-time news and trends, sharing opinions, joining conversations and discussions

TikTok

A platform for creating and watching short, engaging videos. Best for: Short videos, entertainment, learning new skills and trends

YouTube

A video-sharing platform for watching, creating, and sharing videos. Best for: Educational content, tutorials, long-form videos and entertainment

Facebook

is a social media platform owned by Meta that allows businesses and organizations to create and run ads to reach specific audiences on Facebook, Messenger, and across the Meta Audience Network.
Facebook is part of Meta Platforms.

Facebook Advertising

lets you create ads and show them to people based on their interests, location, age, behavior, and more. You can promote products, services, events, or cause awareness.

Image Ads

Single image with text and link.

Video Ads

Video content to engage and inform.

Carousel Ads

Multiple images or videos users can swipe.

Collection Ads

Showcase products in a full-screen, mobile-friendly way.

Messenger Ads

Ads appear in Messenger chats and conversations.

Twitter (now X)

is a microblogging platform where users share short messages called tweets (up to 280 characters). It is widely used to share real-time updates, opinions, news, and join conversations using hashtags.

A hashtag (#)

is a word or phrase used before a keyword to make it easier to find and follow conversations on a specific topic.

LinkedIn

is a professional networking platform where people connect with colleagues, companies, and industries. It helps users build their careers, find opportunities, and grow professionally.

LinkedIn

A professional networking platform for career growth, learning, and business connections.

YouTube

is a video-sharing platform owned by Google where users can watch, upload, like, comment, and share videos on almost any topic. It is widely used for learning, entertainment, marketing, and reaching global audiences.

Video sharing

means uploading and sharing videos online so others can watch, learn, enjoy, or interact with the content. It helps spread information and connect people.