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. (C)</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) (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II (D)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Digital payments (C)</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. (B)</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. (B)</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) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the date when the first webpage was published?

<p>August 6, 1991 (B)</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 (D)</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. (D)</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) (A)</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. (B)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

World Wide Web

A system of interconnected hypertext documents accessible via the internet, designed to connect people globally.

HTML

HyperText Markup Language; a standardized way to create webpages.

World Wide Web inventor

Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web, a global network of information accessible to everyone.

HTTP

Hypertext Transfer Protocol; allows communication between web browsers and servers.

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ENQUIRE program

A computer program created by Berners-Lee in 1980 to connect CERN academics. A precursor to the World Wide Web.

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Tim Berners-Lee

Creator of the World Wide Web.

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1989 Proposal

Berners-Lee's proposal for a hypertext data system, laying the groundwork for the World Wide Web.

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Open Access Web

The World Wide Web was intentionally designed to be freely available to all.

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World Wide Web launch year

The World Wide Web was presented publicly in 1991.

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HTML (HyperText Markup Language)

The standard markup language used for creating web pages.

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HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

The protocol used to transfer data over the World Wide Web.

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CERN

European Organization for Nuclear Research, where Berners-Lee initially worked and created the web.

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Universal Access vision

Berners-Lee's goal to make information freely available to everyone.

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J.C.R. Licklider

A pioneering figure in computer technology, he championed early computer development and led ARPA's Information Processing department, laying the groundwork for the internet.

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ARPA

The Advanced Research Projects Agency, a US government agency focused on cutting-edge research, where Licklider spearheaded the development of Arpanet.

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Arpanet

A network connecting research computers, initiated by Licklider, serving as a precursor to the modern internet.

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Standard Data Transfer Protocols

These protocols, established by 1978, standardized how data was exchanged, paving the way for the development of the internet.

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Internet Creation

Formalized in 1983, combining standardized data transfer procedures, the internet came into existence as a global network.

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Who invented the World Wide Web?

Tim Berners-Lee, a scientist at CERN, proposed the World Wide Web in 1989 as a way to share information online.

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What is the World Wide Web's goal?

The World Wide Web was designed to be freely accessible to everyone, with no restrictions.

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What are HTML and HTTP?

HTML is the language used to build web pages, while HTTP is the protocol that allows web browsers to communicate with web servers.

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Before the WWW

J.C.R. Licklider spearheaded the Arpanet project, which interconnected research computers in the 1960s, laying the groundwork for the internet.

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What did Berners-Lee do after the Web's launch?

He released a guide for programmers, effectively creating the first webpage and teaching others how to build websites.

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Why did Berners-Lee give up royalties?

He believed in a free and open World Wide Web, so he declined to profit from his invention, putting it in the public domain.

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What is the W3C?

The World Wide Web Consortium is an organization that continues to develop the World Wide Web's open standards.

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Impact of the WWW

The World Wide Web has had a profound impact on communication, business, and information sharing, connecting people and institutions globally.

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