The Evolution of the Internet

The video explores the evolution of the internet from its early days as a network of four computers to a global network recognized as a human right. It discusses the limitations of early networks, the transition to public internet access, the challenges of dial-up connections, and the creation of the World Wide Web by Tim Berners-Lee. The video also covers the internet boom and bust of the 1990s, leading to the rise of major corporations like Google and Facebook.

What significant declaration did the United Nations make regarding internet access?

• Internet access is unnecessary.

• Internet access should be restricted.

• Internet access is a human right.

• Internet access is a luxury.

What was a major limitation of standalone networks in the 1980s?

• They could not send emails.

• They were only available in Europe.

• They were too expensive.

• They were not connected to the main internet.

Which network replaced ARPANET as the backbone of the internet in 1990?

• MCI Mail

• Micronet

• NSFNET

• CompuServe

What was a common feature of early ISPs?

• They provided free internet access.

• They connected users to local networks and the internet.

• They offered high-speed broadband.

• They were government-owned.

What was the primary reason for the slow speed of dial-up internet connections?

• Lack of computers

• High cost of modems

• Limitations of phone lines

• Insufficient data

What is the main difference between the internet and the World Wide Web?

• The internet is faster than the Web.

• The internet is a network of networks, while the Web is a system of interlinked documents.

• The Web is a physical network, while the internet is virtual.

• The Web is older than the internet.

Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web?

• Robert Caillou

• Tim Berners-Lee

• Vint Cerf

• Larry Page

What does HTTP stand for in web addresses?

• Hyperlink Transfer Process

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol

• Hyperlink Text Protocol

• Hypertext Transmission Process

Which early web browser's code was eventually incorporated into Firefox?

• Safari

• Internet Explorer

• Opera

• Netscape Navigator

What major event occurred in the internet industry around the turn of the millennium?

• The introduction of fiber optics

• The rise of social media

• The dot-com bubble burst

• The invention of smartphones