History of Internet Timeline Quiz

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What does a bridge do in a network?

Switch packets across the internetwork

Provide dedicated bandwidth for each LAN segment

Filter network traffic based on IP addresses

Filter network traffic based on MAC addresses (correct)

What is another term for a switch?

Bridge

Hub

Multi-port bridge (correct)

Router

How does a switch benefit LAN segments?

By using hierarchical design model

By repeating signals at all layers

By filtering traffic based on IP addresses

By providing dedicated bandwidth for each segment (correct)

What is the main criterion for routers to filter traffic?

IP addresses Signup and view all the answers

In the hierarchical design model, what is the function of the access layer?

End-user connectivity Signup and view all the answers

Which device functions at multiple layers in networking?

Router Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic unit of information transmitted across TCP/IP networks?

IP datagram Signup and view all the answers

Which layer in the TCP/IP protocol stack interfaces with the actual network hardware?

Network interface layer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical internetwork-layer protocol in TCP/IP?

DNS Signup and view all the answers

What does the IP layer in TCP/IP protocols specify regarding network interface layer protocols?

It does not specify a specific protocol, allowing flexibility Signup and view all the answers

Which network is considered reliable in itself according to the text?

X.25 Signup and view all the answers

What does TCP/IP protocol standardize according to the text?

Access to network-layer protocols Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the term 'Surfing the Internet' coined?

1993 Signup and view all the answers

Which year marked the beginning of the WWW revolution with 2 million hosts and 600 WWW sites?

1993 Signup and view all the answers

Which company was founded in 1998 that would revolutionize search engines?

Google Signup and view all the answers

Which year marked the start of web-based email with the launch of Hotmail?

1994 Signup and view all the answers

Which programming language was open-sourced in 1995?

Java Signup and view all the answers

Which year marked the start of instant messaging with the launch of ICQ by Mirabilis?

1996 Signup and view all the answers

What was the first public packet data service?

Telenet Signup and view all the answers

Which year saw the establishment of TCP/IP as the protocol suite for ARPANET?

1982 Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the 5 super-computing centers established by NSF in 1984?

To provide high-computing power for all Signup and view all the answers

When was the first search engine introduced?

1990 Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of multimedia on the Internet in 1992?

It changed the face of the Internet Signup and view all the answers

Which year saw the creation of the first browser/editor program?

1991 Signup and view all the answers

What does TCP/IP standardize regarding network-layer protocols?

It standardizes the ways of accessing those protocols from the internetwork layer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the application layer in TCP/IP protocol stack?

A layer that is provided by the program that uses TCP/IP for communication. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an application in TCP/IP communication?

To cooperate with another process usually on a different host. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of an application in TCP/IP communication?

HTTPS Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the TCP/IP protocol stack?

To provide a standardized way of communication between applications. Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of application communication within a single host in TCP/IP?

It allows for efficient communication between applications within the same system. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Network Functions and Components

A bridge connects two or more separate network segments, filtering traffic and reducing congestion.
Switch is also known as a multiport bridge.
Switches enhance Local Area Network (LAN) segments by allowing multiple devices to communicate simultaneously and efficiently managing traffic.
Routers filter traffic primarily based on IP addresses to determine packet destinations.

Hierarchical Design Model

The access layer’s role is to directly connect end devices to the network, controlling user access and enabling device communication.

Networking Devices

Layer 3 switches operate at multiple layers of the OSI model, providing functions of both switches and routers.

Information Transmission

The basic unit of information in TCP/IP networks is a packet.
The network interface layer in the TCP/IP protocol stack interacts directly with hardware components.

Protocols and Standards

Sub protocols such as ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) and ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) are not typical internetwork-layer protocols in TCP/IP.
The IP layer outlines how to encapsulate different network interface layer protocols.

Historical Context

The reliable network considered is the Internet, which encompasses various aspects of connectivity.
TCP/IP standardizes communication protocols to ensure interoperability across diverse networks.
'Surfing the Internet' was popularized in 1992.
The WWW revolution began in 1993, registering 2 million hosts and 600 websites.
Google was founded in 1998, significantly transforming search engine technology.
Hotmail's launch in 1996 initiated web-based email services.
Java was open-sourced in 1995.
ICQ by Mirabilis marked the beginning of instant messaging in 1996.
The first public packet data service was ARPANET.
TCP/IP became the standard protocol suite for ARPANET in 1983.
The NSF established five super-computing centers in 1984 to advance national computing resources.
The first search engine was introduced in 1990, spearheading web exploration.
In 1992, the rise of multimedia enhanced the Internet’s accessibility and appeal.
The first browser/editor program emerged in 1993, paving the way for intuitive web navigation.

TCP/IP Protocol Stack

TCP/IP standardizes the methods for various network-layer protocols to communicate effectively.
The application layer facilitates user interface and communication activities in the TCP/IP protocol stack.
Applications in TCP/IP communication are designed to perform specific tasks, such as web browsing or email retrieval, but not all are considered typical applications.
The primary function of the TCP/IP protocol stack is to enable data transmission across diverse networks.
Application communication within a single host in TCP/IP allows for efficient process interactions and resource sharing.

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Test your knowledge on the history of the Internet by identifying key events and developments from its inception. From the emergence of ARPANET to the establishment of TCP/IP and beyond, this quiz covers significant milestones in the evolution of the Internet.