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The term 'Infobahn' was widely used to describe digital communication systems and the Internet during the 2000s.
The term 'Infobahn' was widely used to describe digital communication systems and the Internet during the 2000s.
False
The first instant message over ARPANET was sent in 1969 by Professor Leonard Kleinrock.
The first instant message over ARPANET was sent in 1969 by Professor Leonard Kleinrock.
True
TCP/IP is a set of protocols that was first implemented in the year 1985.
TCP/IP is a set of protocols that was first implemented in the year 1985.
False
The Domain Name System (DNS) was invented in 1983 to make website names easier to remember.
The Domain Name System (DNS) was invented in 1983 to make website names easier to remember.
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The construction of NSFNET was funded by the National Science Foundation in 1980.
The construction of NSFNET was funded by the National Science Foundation in 1980.
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Tim Berners-Lee invented HTML in 1990.
Tim Berners-Lee invented HTML in 1990.
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The National Science Foundation continued funding the Internet after 1995.
The National Science Foundation continued funding the Internet after 1995.
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YouTube was launched before Facebook.
YouTube was launched before Facebook.
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Cloud computing was introduced by Eric Schmidt in 2006.
Cloud computing was introduced by Eric Schmidt in 2006.
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Mobile technologies went commercial in 2005.
Mobile technologies went commercial in 2005.
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Match the following years with their significant events in the history of the Internet:
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Match the following phrases with their definitions:
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Match the individuals with their contributions to the Internet:
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Match the following statements about Internet usage:
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Match the following years with their corresponding historical events related to the Internet:
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Match the following phrases with their descriptions related to the evolution of the Internet:
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Match the following innovations with their inventors:
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Match the following terms with their relevant context in the Internet history:
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Match the following descriptions with their corresponding impacts on Internet usage:
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Study Notes
What is the Internet?
- The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers.
- Millions of computers are linked together.
- The Internet allows for the transfer of information back and forth between computers.
- The Internet is referred to as the "Information Superhighway" or "Infobahn".
History of the Internet
- The first instant message over ARPANET was sent in 1969.
- The word "Internet" was first used in print in 1974.
- TCP/IP was introduced in 1974 and is still used today.
- The Domain Name System (DNS) was invented in 1983, allowing for easy-to-remember website names.
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) funded the construction of the NSFNET in 1985.
- The first web browser and HTML, were developed in 1990 by Tim Berners-Lee.
- The term "World Wide Web" was coined by Tim Berners-Lee.
- Commercial industry began to use the internet in 1991.
- Amazon was founded in 1994 and ushered in the age of e-commerce.
- The Internet became self-sustaining in 1995, with NSF ending its funding.
- Google opened its first office in 1998.
- Facebook launched in 2004 and YouTube launched in 2005, ushering in the "social media revolution."
- "Cloud computing" was introduced in 2006.
- Wireless internet became widely available through smartphones and mobile devices in 2007.
- The Internet of Things has emerged, integrating mobile, wearable, and embedded computing.
What is the World Wide Web?
- The World Wide Web (WWW) is a collection of interlinked web pages accessed via the internet.
- The WWW allows users to instantly access millions of web pages with a click of a button.
- Web pages can contain text, colors, sounds, pictures, and videos.
World Wide Web technologies
- Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is the language used to create web pages.
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the communication protocol used to send and receive web pages and files.
- Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is the web address used to identify resources on the web.
URL Components
- URLs consist of three parts: protocol, domain name, resource ID.
- Protocol details how a web browser communicates with a web server.
- Domain name identifies the organization responsible for the information.
- Resource ID identifies the file for the page and its location on a computer.
The Internet
- Refers to a global network of computers, often called "the Net".
- Connects millions of computers globally to share information.
- Also known as the "Information Superhighway" or "Infobahn" due to its fast data transmission capabilities.
- The term "Infobahn" gained popularity in the 1990s.
History of the Internet
- 1969: Initial message sent over ARPANET from UCLA to Stanford University.
- 1974: The term "Internet" first appears in a DARPA document related to TCP/IP.
- 1983: The Domain Name System (DNS) is introduced for easy-to-remember website addresses.
- 1985: NSFNET is established as an upgrade of ARPANET with five supercomputers handling data traffic.
- 1990: Tim Berners-Lee creates HTML and the first successful communication between an HTTP client and server.
- 1991: NSF allows commercial use of the Internet.
- 1994: Jeff Bezos launches Amazon, revolutionizing e-commerce.
- 1995: NSF withdraws funding, making the Internet a self-sustaining industry. Java, a popular programming language, is released by Sun Microsystems.
- 1998: Google opens its first office.
- 2004-2005: Facebook and YouTube launch, marking the beginning of social media's rise.
- 2006: Google CEO Eric Schmidt introduces "cloud computing," a synonym for the Internet.
- 2007: Mobile and smartphone technologies become mainstream, bringing the Internet to mobile devices.
- Present: The Internet continues to be integrated into daily life, becoming more accessible and utilized for various purposes.
World Wide Web (WWW)
- An information space accessed through the Internet containing interconnected web pages.
- Millions of web pages can be accessed instantly with a click.
- Includes text, colors, sounds, pictures, and videos.
- Three key technologies:
- Hypertext Markup Language (HTML): Language used to create web pages.
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP): Protocol for sending and receiving web pages and files over the Internet.
- Uniform Resource Locator (URL): Unique web address used to identify resources on the web.
URL Parts
- Protocol: Indicates how the web browser communicates with the web server.
- Domain Name: Identifies the responsible organization for the web page.
- Resource ID: Specifying the file name for the web page and its storage location.
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Explore the fascinating evolution of the Internet from its inception in ARPANET to its commercialization in the 1990s. This quiz covers significant milestones, key technologies, and influential figures that shaped the Internet as we know it today. Test your knowledge about how this global network transformed communication and commerce.
