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What was the original purpose of the internet?
What was the original purpose of the internet?
- To connect military computers for research purposes (correct)
- To facilitate e-commerce transactions
- To host online gaming competitions
- To provide a platform for social media networking
Who played a significant role in the development of the internet?
Who played a significant role in the development of the internet?
- Steve Jobs
- Elon Musk
- Alan Turing
- Tim Berners-Lee (correct)
In which decade did the internet become accessible to the general public?
In which decade did the internet become accessible to the general public?
- 1980s
- 1990s (correct)
- 2000s
- 1970s
What is the main focus of the text?
What is the main focus of the text?
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Which aspect of the internet is intentionally excluded from the text?
Which aspect of the internet is intentionally excluded from the text?
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What type of questions should be avoided based on the provided text?
What type of questions should be avoided based on the provided text?
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Study Notes
The Origins of the Internet
- The original purpose of the internet was for communication between government and academic researchers.
Key Players in Internet Development
- A significant role in the development of the internet was played by Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn, known as the "fathers of the internet".
Internet Accessibility
- The internet became accessible to the general public in the 1990s.
Focus of the Text
- The main focus of the text is on the origins and development of the internet.
Intentional Exclusions
- The text intentionally excludes the aspect of internet security and its threats.
Avoided Questions
- Questions that should be avoided based on the provided text are those that ask about specific technical details or implementations of the internet.
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Test your knowledge on the history of the internet by answering questions about its original purpose, key figures in its development, and when it became accessible to the general public.
