Internet Basics

Which of the following organizations played a crucial role in the early development of the Internet?

• Microsoft

• Apple

• DARPA

• NASA

In which decade did the first successful communication over ARPANET, the precursor to the Internet, take place?

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

What protocol is used for sending and receiving emails on the Internet?

• HTTP

• FTP

• SMTP

• DNS

Which of the following activities is NOT a common use of the Internet?

• Online shopping

• Social networking

• Space exploration

• Information searching

What is the protocol used for transferring files over the Internet, especially for downloading files from websites?

• HTTP

• FTP

• SMTP

• IP

What does the acronym "WWW" stand for in the context of the Internet?

• World Wide Web

• Wireless Wide Web

• Web Workstation Workflow

• World Weather Website

What is the system that assigns unique addresses to each device connected to the Internet called?

• DHCP

• HTTP

• SMTP

• URL