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Summary The cloud and web apps
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BTT 1O1-Unit #1 Digital Literacy Updated September 2022COMPUTER BASICS
Lesson 4: Web Apps and the Cloud
Instructions: Visit http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/understanding-the-cloud/1/ and
complete the following questions.
The cloud in simple words is the internet or more
1. What is the Cloud? specifically, it is all of the things you access on the
internet. If something is stored on the cloud, it is stored
(Be sure to include what it on internet servers instead of your computer’s hard
means when someone says, “it’s drive.
in the cloud.”)
2. List 3 of the most reasons why a) File storage: You can store all your files and
you would choose to use the documents on the cloud. This means that if anything
cloud and provide a brief happens to your computer or device, you always have
explanation for all of them. access to it through the cloud. Popular cloud storage
apps are Google Drive and Dropbox
b) File Sharing: The cloud makes it very easy to share
files with multiple people. Just upload the files to a
cloud-based photo service like Flickr or iCloud Photos
and share files easily.
c) Backing Up Data: You can also use the cloud to
protect your files. There are apps such as Carbonite that
automatically back up your files so if anything happens
to your laptop, you still have access to your files.
Web apps run in the cloud and do not need to be
3. What are Web Apps? installed on your computer, unlike desktop applications
that have to be installed and run through your
(Be sure to explain how they are computer's hard drive.
different then desktop
applications.)
Facebook: Facebook is a social media platform that
4. List some examples of Web allows you to share photos and videos and chat with
Apps. your friends.
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