History of the World Wide Web
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What was the primary purpose of the ENQUIRE program developed by Tim Berners-Lee in 1980?

  • To connect CERN academics and their projects (correct)
  • To create the first web browser
  • To outline a linked hypertext data system
  • To facilitate online shopping

    • Which component was NOT part of the original launch of the World Wide Web in 1991?

  • Search engine (correct)
  • HTML
  • First web browser
  • HTTP

    • In what year did Tim Berners-Lee publish his landmark paper outlining the vision for a linked hypertext data system?

  • 1989 (correct)
  • 1991
  • 2004
  • 1980

    • What recognition did Tim Berners-Lee receive in 2004 for his contributions to the internet?

    <p>Knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the World Wide Web's development has been impacted by commercial and political motivations?

    <p>Universal library access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main responsibility referred to in Tim Berners-Lee's quote regarding the web?

    <p>To collaboratively build a web that serves everyone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Tim Berners-Lee express his views about the web in the quoted text?

    <p>2017</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is associated with Tim Berners-Lee in the context of the quote?

    <p>World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sentiment does Tim Berners-Lee convey about collective contribution in the development of the web?

    <p>It is essential for creating a shared digital space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the web does Tim Berners-Lee suggest needs building according to the quote?

    <p>A web that is inclusive and beneficial for all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant project did J.C.R. Licklider commission in 1963?

    <p>Arpanet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did procedures for data transfer between computers become compulsory?

    <p>1983</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did J.C.R. Licklider hold at ARPA starting in 1962?

    <p>Head of Information Processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is accurate regarding J.C.R. Licklider’s contributions to computer technology?

    <p>He was an early champion for computer power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the outcomes of J.C.R. Licklider's leadership at ARPA?

    <p>Establishment of the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was J.C.R. Licklider born?

    <p>Missouri</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first webpage published?

    <p>August 6, 1991</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was J.C.R. Licklider’s stance on receiving royalties from the web?

    <p>He chose not to receive them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately reflects Tim Berners-Lee's vision for the Web?

    <p>He wanted the Web to be accessible and freely available to the public.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one key effect of the simplicity of HTML and HTTP on the World Wide Web?

    <p>It led to widespread adoption and user engagement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) serve?

    <p>To develop open standards for the Web under Tim Berners-Lee's guidance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following capabilities did the early implementation of the World Wide Web primarily focus on?

    <p>Allowing individuals to develop their own websites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of the Web did Tim Berners-Lee emphasize in his quote about its purpose?

    <p>That it facilitates connections between people globally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of Berners-Lee's decision to make the World Wide Web freely accessible?

    <p>It promoted a culture of sharing and innovation on the Web.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the primary tasks individuals and organizations used the World Wide Web for in its early days?

    <p>Communicating via email and conducting electronic business.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tim Berners-Lee

    • British computer scientist
    • Invented the World Wide Web in 1989
    • Set up the World Wide Web for free access in 1991
    • Born in London in 1955
    • Worked at CERN
    • Created ENQUIRE in 1980
    • Developed the first webpage in 1990
    • Created HTML
    • Created HTTP
    • Proposed the World Wide Web in 1989, as a way to access information via the internet
    • Awarded knighthood in 2004 by Queen Elizabeth II
    • Received honor for his services to the global development of the internet

    World Wide Web

    • Launched in 1991 at CERN
    • Allowed access to information and documents online
    • Allowed researchers, governments, and businesses to interact
    • Now used for a variety of purposes, including communication, shopping, and more.

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    Test your knowledge on the development of the World Wide Web and the contributions of Tim Berners-Lee. This quiz covers key events, concepts, and motivations that shaped the internet as we know it today. Challenge yourself and learn more about the historical context of the web!

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