Origins of the Internet

What was the original name of the Internet?

• NetLink

• World Wide Web

• ARPANET

• INTERNET 1.0

In which decade did the Internet originate?

• 1990s

• 1980s

• 1970s

• 1960s

What was the primary purpose of ARPANet?

• To serve as a commercial internet service provider.

• To develop military communication systems exclusively.

• To create a social media platform for students.

• To enable communication and resource sharing among research and educational institutions.

What year was ARPANet established?

• 1983

• 1975

• 1969

• 1995

Which department of the U.S. Government was involved in the creation of ARPANet?

• Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) of the U.S. Department of Defense

• Department of Education

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• National Security Agency (NSA)

What technology was pivotal for the globalization of the network in 1977?

• SMTP protocol

• FTP protocol

• HTTP protocol

• TCP/IP protocol suite

What does TCP/IP stand for?

• Transmission Control Protocol/Interconnect Protocol

• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Process

• Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

What was the main function of IP technology?

• To provide a graphical interface for applications.

• To manage user authentication across networks.

• To enable data communication between devices over a network.

• To store data securely on a local device.

Who were the primary users of ARPANet in its early years?

• Business professionals in corporate offices

• High school students in classrooms

• Researchers and scientists at universities and government institutions

• Casual internet users at home