Unit V: IT Enabled Services & Digital Financial Tools

Course: Fundamentals of Information Technology
Code: CADSC101

Using E-mails and Structure

Electronic Mail (E-mail) is a method of exchanging messages between people using electronic devices via the internet.

Structure of an E-mail

• Header: Contains the sender's address, recipient's address (To), carbon copy (CC), blind carbon copy (BCC), and the Subject line.
• Body: The actual content of the message.
• Attachments: Files (images, documents) sent along with the mail.
• Signature: Professional contact details automatically added at the end.

Social Networking & Blogs

Platforms that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, and interests via virtual communities.

• Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram: Popular social platforms for personal and professional networking.
• Instant Messaging: Real-time text transmission over the internet.
• Blogs: Online journals or informational websites displaying information in reverse chronological order.

E-commerce and Netiquettes

E-commerce: The buying and selling of goods and services, or the transmitting of funds or data, over an electronic network, primarily the internet.

Netiquettes

Short for "network etiquette," these are the informal rules of behavior for respectful communication online. Examples include avoiding "SHOUTING" (all caps), respecting privacy, and using professional language.

e-Governance & Digital Locker

• e-Governance: The application of IT for delivering government services and exchange of information between government and citizens.
• Digital Locker (DigiLocker): A flagship initiative for providing citizens with a shareable private space on a public cloud to store and verify documents/certificates.

Digital Financial Tools

Modern tools used for electronic financial transactions.