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What was Tim Berners-Lee's primary motivation for inventing the World Wide Web?

  • To develop complex coding languages for web design.
  • To make information available to everyone for free. (correct)
  • To patent the technology for profit.
  • To create a secure platform for communication.

    • Which of the following technologies is NOT foundational to the World Wide Web?

  • Web Browsers
  • CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) (correct)
  • HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
  • HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol)

    • What significant event took place on April 30, 1991?

  • E-commerce was officially recognized.
  • The first webpage was published.
  • Tim Berners-Lee published a manifesto with website creation instructions. (correct)
  • The World Wide Web was invented.

    • Which demographic benefited the most from the inception of the World Wide Web?

    <p>Home users, scientists, and businesses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is recognized as an early champion for computer power and played a role in the development of the internet?

    <p>J.C.R. Licklider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is primarily responsible for communication between web browsers and servers?

    <p>HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle did Tim Berners-Lee emphasize for the World Wide Web?

    <p>Fairness, democracy, and global benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant result of the simplicity of HTML and HTTP?

    <p>Wider adoption and usage of the web</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the first webpage published?

    <p>1991</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Tim Berners-Lee's role in relation to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)?

    <p>He established the W3C in 1994.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant role did J.C.R. Licklider play in the development of computer technology?

    <p>He was a key figure in the creation of the ARPANET.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did the first webpage get published?

    <p>1991</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following events occurred in 1983 concerning data transfer standards?

    <p>Mandatory procedures for data transfer were established.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many internet users are currently estimated to be active worldwide?

    <p>Over 4 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant achievement of ARPA under Licklider's leadership?

    <p>The establishment of the ARPANET.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Tim Berners-Lee submit a proposal for a linked hypertext data system?

    <p>1989</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the program ENQUIRE developed by Berners-Lee?

    <p>To manage information and track connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization did Tim Berners-Lee join that influenced his work on the World Wide Web?

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

    What three components were included when the World Wide Web was launched in 1991?

    <p>HTTP, HTML, and the first browser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges that Tim Berners-Lee identified regarding his vision for the World Wide Web?

    <p>Challenges related to privacy and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the listed individuals contributed to the understanding of synapses in relation to memory and learning?

    <p>Eric Kandel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist provided significant findings regarding the destruction of the ozone layer due to CFCs?

    <p>Mario J. Molina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major scientific concept did Peter Higgs develop that relates to elementary particles?

    <p>The Higgs mechanism for mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Nobel Prize was awarded for contributions related to telomeres and telomerase?

    <p>Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual is known for developing chirped pulse amplification for laser technology?

    <p>Donna Strickland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable achievement is associated with Mae Carol Jemison?

    <p>First African-American woman in space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist's work led to new treatment options for cystic fibrosis?

    <p>Lap-Chee Tsui</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these fields did Peter Higgs win a Nobel Prize in?

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

    Which scientist proposed the steady state theory of the universe?

    <p>Fred Hoyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Irene Uchida's primary areas of investigation?

    <p>Congenital heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist contributed to the discovery of the Higgs boson?

    <p>Peter Higgs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable achievement is associated with Katherine Johnson?

    <p>Calculating trajectories for Apollo 11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist is known for their work in medical genetics, specifically related to cystic fibrosis?

    <p>LAP-Chee Tsui</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist's research directly impacted the ban of CFCs due to their effect on the ozone layer?

    <p>Mario J. Molina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary field of study for Vera Rubin?

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

    Which scientist developed Chirped Pulse Amplification technology?

    <p>Donna Strickland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Whose work focused on the cellular basis of behavior and memory?

    <p>Eric Kandel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist's research is primarily associated with the field of telescopes and telomeres?

    <p>Carol Greider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary theory did Fred Hoyle propose regarding the universe's composition?

    <p>Steady state theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which significant role did Katherine Johnson play in the US space missions?

    <p>Calculated trajectories for spaceflights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable contribution of Yvonne Brill in spacecraft technology?

    <p>Invented a propulsion system for unmanned spacecraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Abdus Salam's groundbreaking theory that unified two fundamental forces?

    <p>Electroweak theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Vera Rubin's findings about spiral galaxies suggest about gravity?

    <p>Dark matter exists and affects outer star movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What area of study was Irene Uchida primarily focused on?

    <p>Genetics and its health impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term did Fred Hoyle coin during a radio talk in relation to cosmic theory?

    <p>Big Bang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which significant condition did Irene Uchida research?

    <p>Congenital heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With which organization did Katherine Johnson have a significant career?

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

    What impact did Abdus Salam's postulate on messenger particles have in physics?

    <p>It correlated successfully with quantum mechanics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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