History of the World Wide Web
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What was Tim Berners-Lee's primary intention regarding the accessibility of the World Wide Web?

  • To patent the technology for personal profit.
  • To allow only corporate entities to develop websites.
  • To make it available to the public for free. (correct)
  • To restrict access to government institutions.

    • Which two fundamental standards were created to facilitate the World Wide Web?

  • HTML and HTTP (correct)
  • FTP and HTML
  • HTTP and XML
  • HTML and ASCII

    • What significant action did Berners-Lee take following the launch of the Web on April 30, 1991?

  • He patented the technology for better control.
  • He restricted access to only educational institutions.
  • He published a manifesto with instructions for programmers. (correct)
  • He founded a private corporation to manage web standards.

    • What impact did the simplification of HTML and HTTP have on the adoption of the World Wide Web?

    <p>It facilitated widespread interaction and growth among various user groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ongoing initiative did Berners-Lee establish in 1994 to promote web standards?

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

    What role did J.C.R. Licklider hold at ARPA from 1962 to 1970?

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

    Which significant milestone in internet development did Licklider initiate in 1963?

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

    By what year were standard protocols for data transfer established, according to the timeline of internet development?

    <p>1978</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did the creation of the internet become complete due to standardized procedures?

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

    What was the decision made by the original creators of the first webpage regarding their work?

    <p>To not charge any royalties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the program ENQUIRE developed by Tim Berners-Lee in 1980?

    <p>It facilitated communication among CERN academics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements was NOT included in the launch of the World Wide Web in 1991?

    <p>First web server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary proposal outlined in Tim Berners-Lee's landmark paper submitted in 1989?

    <p>A hypertext data management system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notable recognition did Tim Berners-Lee receive in 2004?

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

    What core vision motivated Tim Berners-Lee in creating the World Wide Web?

    <p>Universal access to information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which organization did Tim Berners-Lee primarily develop his ideas for the World Wide Web?

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

    Which technology was notably absent from the earliest versions of the World Wide Web?

    <p>Digital payments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Tim Berners-Lee’s early background influence his work on the World Wide Web?

    <p>His parents were both computer programmers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant decision did Tim Berners-Lee make regarding the World Wide Web?

    <p>He placed it in the public domain for free access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two standards were crucial in the development of the World Wide Web?

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

    What was the date when the first webpage was published?

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

    Who headed the ARPANET project and is considered an early champion of computer power?

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

    What was a major consequence of the introduction of HTML and HTTP for users?

    <p>It enabled a broader audience to create and interact with websites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization continues to develop the open standards of the web today?

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

    What was one of Tim Berners-Lee's motivations for creating the World Wide Web?

    <p>To create a democratic and inclusive platform for all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nature of Tim Berners-Lee's royalty decision concerning the World Wide Web?

    <p>He decided to not accept any royalties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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