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History of Websites and Information Storage

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What was Vanevar Bush's 'Memex' device designed for?

Processing weather data

Storing and retrieving information (correct)

Calculating complex equations

Connecting multiple computers

What technology was created by the defense department in the early 60s?

Wireless networking

Cloud computing

Satellite communication

Packet switching (correct)

What problem did the Americans face during the cold war, leading to the creation of the internet technology?

Inadequate weather prediction systems

Lack of advanced computer hardware

Limited information storage capacity

Satellite communication by the Soviets (correct)

How does the system ensure message delivery in case of a destroyed route?

By rerouting the message through another available route Signup and view all the answers

When was the first connection made between UCLA and IMP, marking the birth of Arpanet?

September, 1969 Signup and view all the answers

Who created the first browser and other technologies to enable the world wide web?

Tim Berners Lee Signup and view all the answers

What did Tim Berners Lee work on at CERN?

A system for pages with hyperlinks Signup and view all the answers

What invention is associated with Marc Andreesen?

First good browser (Netscape Navigator) Signup and view all the answers

What led to Netscape Navigator losing its market share in the mid 1990's?

Invention of Internet Explorer by Microsoft Signup and view all the answers

What did Amazon initially start with before expanding into selling everything?

Books Signup and view all the answers