Internet Technology Overview

Internet Technology Overview

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Computers

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Internet?

Back

The Internet is an acronym for interconnected networks and is the global system of interconnected computer networks.

2.

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Front

Who developed the mathematical theory of packet switching?

Back

Leonard Kleinrock.

3.

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Front

What was ARPANET?

Back

ARPANET was an advanced research project by the US Department of Defense to interconnect computers around the nation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who created the Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)?

Back

Vint Cerf and Robert Kahn.

5.

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Front

What significant contribution did Raymond Tomlinson make to the Internet?

Back

He was behind the idea of connecting an individual user name and a domain name with an @ symbol to send personalized emails.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the role of Paul Mockapetris and John Postel in Internet technology?

Back

They developed the Domain Name System, making it easier to remember website addresses.

7.

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Front

What did Tim Berners-Lee create in 1990?

Back

He created HyperText Markup Language (HTML), which is used to create most electronic documents on the web.

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