History of the World Wide Web

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What was the primary objective Tim Berners-Lee had when inventing the World Wide Web?

To create a platform for financial gain

To facilitate easy access to information on the internet (correct)

To design a proprietary navigation system

To restrict information sharing across networks

Which of the following technologies is primarily used for coding webpages?

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) (correct)

XML (eXtensible Markup Language)

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

What communication role does HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) serve in the context of the World Wide Web?

It enables web browsers to interact with web servers (correct)

It stores webpage files locally

It encrypts data sent over networks

It is used to code entire websites

What significant change occurred to the World Wide Web by 1991?

It launched with an open-access policy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a lasting impact of the World Wide Web as stated in the text?

It transformed global communication and commerce Signup and view all the answers

What was J.C.R. Licklider's role at the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) in 1962?

Head of Information Processing Signup and view all the answers

Which project did J.C.R. Licklider initiate that laid the groundwork for the modern internet?

The Intergalactic Computer Network Signup and view all the answers

What year marked the establishment of standardized procedures for data transfer between interconnected computers, according to Licklider's contributions?

1978 Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the procedures for data transfer become mandatory, solidifying the foundation for the modern internet?

1983 Signup and view all the answers

What approximate number of internet users was noted at the time of Licklider's contributions?

4 Billion Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key contributions of Tim Berners-Lee in 1989?

He proposed the development of a linked hypertext data system. Signup and view all the answers

What functionality did the ENQUIRE program developed by Tim Berners-Lee aim to demonstrate?

Storing information and connecting different projects and people. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following events occurred in 2004 concerning Tim Berners-Lee?

He received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. Signup and view all the answers

How did Tim Berners-Lee's early life contribute to his future innovations?

His family background in computers influenced his career path. Signup and view all the answers

What was Tim Berners-Lee's original vision for the World Wide Web?

A multimedia library, workplace, and shopping space accessible via the internet. Signup and view all the answers

What year did Tim Berners-Lee propose the World Wide Web?

1989 Signup and view all the answers

What does HTML stand for in the context of web development?

Hypertext Markup Language Signup and view all the answers

Which organization continues to develop and maintain web standards?

World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Signup and view all the answers

What major event in the evolution of the internet occurred in 1994?

The establishment of the World Wide Web setup Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with being an early champion of computing and contributing to the internet's precursor?

J.C.R. Licklider Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does Tim Berners-Lee emphasize in his quote regarding the World Wide Web?

The need for collaborative contributions to the web Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Tim Berners-Lee pose with the W3C logo, marking a significant moment for the World Wide Web?

1995 Signup and view all the answers

What underlying theme can be derived from Berners-Lee's statement about the future of the web?

It requires ongoing adaptation to meet users' needs Signup and view all the answers

What significant contribution is Eric Kandel known for?

Research on synapses, memory, and learning. Signup and view all the answers

What does the W3C represent in relation to the web's development?

An organization promoting the advancement of web standards Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements is likely to be part of the discussions within the W3C framework?

Advancing technologies such as HTML and URIs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals received a Nobel Prize for their research on the ozone layer?

Mario J. Molina Signup and view all the answers

Which of these scientists is recognized for their research on telomeres?

Carol Greider Signup and view all the answers

What was a key achievement of Lap-Chee Tsui?

Found the gene responsible for cystic fibrosis. Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Donna Strickland win the Nobel Prize, and what was the main focus of her work?

2018; Development of laser technology. Signup and view all the answers

What does the steady state theory proposed by Fred Hoyle suggest about the universe as it expands?

The average density remains constant as new matter is created. Signup and view all the answers

Which significant contribution did Katherine Johnson make to NASA's space missions?

She calculated trajectories for various space missions. Signup and view all the answers

What unique aspect of chromosomes did Irene Uchida focus on in her research?

The differences in chromosomes related to various genetic conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What is notable about Vera Rubin's findings regarding the motion of stars in galaxies?

They contradicted Newton's laws and suggested the presence of dark matter. Signup and view all the answers

What key theory did Abdus Salam contribute to regarding subatomic particles?

Electroweak theory, unifying weak and electromagnetic forces. Signup and view all the answers

Which application was not associated with Yvonne Brill's innovations in propulsion systems?

Propulsion systems for manned space missions. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of space exploration was most impacted by Katherine Johnson's calculations?

Trajectory planning and flight paths. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Fred Hoyle's phrase 'Big Bang' significant in the context of cosmology?

It characterizes the concept of the universe's explosive origin from a singularity. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main focuses of Irene Uchida's research regarding health?

The effects of X-rays on chromosome structure. Signup and view all the answers

What discovery did Vera Rubin make regarding the rotation rates of galaxies?

Galaxies possess an invisible halo of matter affecting rotation. Signup and view all the answers

What significant theory did Fred Hoyle propose regarding the Universe?

The steady state theory Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following contributions is NOT associated with Katherine Johnson?

Inventing propulsion systems Signup and view all the answers

What was Vera Rubin's key finding about stars in spiral galaxies?

Stars orbit outer regions faster than expected under Newtonian gravity Signup and view all the answers

Abdus Salam's electroweak theory is significant because it unifies which forces?

Electromagnetic and weak forces Signup and view all the answers

What was Peter Higgs' major theoretical contribution to physics?

Higgs field and Higgs boson Signup and view all the answers

What critical impact did Mario J. Molina's research have on environmental policy?

Demonstrating that CFCs destroy the ozone layer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accomplishments is Yvonne Brill known for?

Inventing a propulsion system for unmanned spacecraft Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the work of Carol Greider?

Research on the enzyme telomerase and its role in cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant outcome of Eric Kandel's research?

Understanding synapses' role in memory and learning Signup and view all the answers

Which important effect of cystic fibrosis did Lap-Chee Tsui establish?

It results in unusually thick mucus affecting the lungs. Signup and view all the answers