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J.C.R. Licklider's primary contribution to the development of the internet, while head of information processing at ARPA, was to:
J.C.R. Licklider's primary contribution to the development of the internet, while head of information processing at ARPA, was to:
- Quantify the number of internet users, demonstrating the global reach of the network.
- Personally develop the standardized data transfer protocols that became compulsory.
- Champion the concept of interconnected computer networks and initiate the Arpanet project. (correct)
- Establish the groundwork for the World Wide Web by commissioning the first webpage.
Which chronological order accurately reflects the sequence of events related to J.C.R. Licklider's work and the internet's development?
Which chronological order accurately reflects the sequence of events related to J.C.R. Licklider's work and the internet's development?
- Licklider heads ARPA, Arpanet commissioned, Data transfer procedures standardized, First webpage online. (correct)
- Arpanet commissioned, Licklider heads ARPA, Data transfer procedures standardized, First webpage online.
- Licklider heads ARPA, Data transfer procedures standardized, Arpanet commissioned, First webpage online.
- Data transfer procedures standardized, Arpanet commissioned, Licklider heads ARPA, First webpage online.
The initial purpose of the Arpanet, commissioned by J.C.R. Licklider, was primarily to:
The initial purpose of the Arpanet, commissioned by J.C.R. Licklider, was primarily to:
- Develop standardized data transfer procedures for all computer networks worldwide.
- Facilitate global communication for the general public and commercial entities.
- Establish a secure military communication network for national defense purposes.
- Connect research computers, enabling resource sharing and collaborative research. (correct)
The standardization of data transfer procedures (1978-1983) is best described as:
The standardization of data transfer procedures (1978-1983) is best described as:
Considering the information provided, which statement most accurately reflects J.C.R. Licklider's role in the history of the internet?
Considering the information provided, which statement most accurately reflects J.C.R. Licklider's role in the history of the internet?
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J.C.R. Licklider
J.C.R. Licklider
A pioneer in computer science and an early advocate for the internet.
ARPA
ARPA
The Advanced Research Projects Agency, where Licklider led research on information processing.
ARPANET
ARPANET
The Intergalactic Computer Network, a precursor to the internet overseen by Licklider.
Data Transfer Procedures
Data Transfer Procedures
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First Webpage Date
First Webpage Date
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Study Notes
J.C.R. Licklider
- Born in Missouri
- Early champion for computer power
- Head of Information Processing at the US government's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) from 1962
- Early force behind computer technology (1915-1990)
- Commissioned Arpanet (Intergalactic Computer Network) in 1963
- Connected research computers
- Procedures for data transfer fixed by 1978, became compulsory in 1983
- Effectively created the internet
First Webpage Publication
- Published August 6, 1991
Internet Users
- More than 4 billion internet users
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