History of the Internet and J.C.R. Licklider
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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:

  • 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?

  • 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:

  • 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:

    <p>A crucial step that made the Arpanet compulsory and effectively led to the internet. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Considering the information provided, which statement most accurately reflects J.C.R. Licklider's role in the history of the internet?

    <p>He was a visionary who initiated the project that laid the conceptual and infrastructural groundwork for the internet. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    J.C.R. Licklider

    A pioneer in computer science and an early advocate for the internet.

    ARPA

    The Advanced Research Projects Agency, where Licklider led research on information processing.

    ARPANET

    The Intergalactic Computer Network, a precursor to the internet overseen by Licklider.

    Data Transfer Procedures

    Standards for transferring data developed between 1978-1983 critical to the internet's creation.

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    First Webpage Date

    The first webpage was launched on August 6, 1991, marking a milestone for the internet.

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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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    Explore the key contributions of J.C.R. Licklider in the development of the internet and the early advancements in computer networking. Learn about the establishment of ARPANET and the publication of the first webpage. This quiz covers pivotal moments that shaped modern internet technology.

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