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What was the main purpose of ARPANET when it was first developed?
What was the main purpose of ARPANET when it was first developed?
- To establish a commercial internet service provider.
- To create a centralized communication network for the military.
- To support international communication for universities.
- To facilitate communication between research institutions and military bases. (correct)
What did ARPANET achieve by connecting with networks in Europe in 1973?
What did ARPANET achieve by connecting with networks in Europe in 1973?
- Increased its focus on local connections.
- Became solely a military communication tool.
- Expanded its reach globally. (correct)
- Limited its communication scope.
Why was the packet-switching technique considered fundamental for data transmission in today's internet?
Why was the packet-switching technique considered fundamental for data transmission in today's internet?
- It restricted the types of data that could be transmitted.
- It enabled efficient data transmission by breaking data into packets. (correct)
- It made data transmission slower.
- It was the most expensive technique available.
What entity funded the inception of ARPANET in 1969?
What entity funded the inception of ARPANET in 1969?
How did the Department of Defense's involvement influence the development of ARPANET?
How did the Department of Defense's involvement influence the development of ARPANET?
What significance did ARPANET connecting to Europe in 1973 hold for the evolution of the internet?
What significance did ARPANET connecting to Europe in 1973 hold for the evolution of the internet?
What was the primary purpose of NSFNet in the mid-1980s?
What was the primary purpose of NSFNet in the mid-1980s?
How did NSFNet contribute to the internet's development in the 1980s?
How did NSFNet contribute to the internet's development in the 1980s?
What significant event occurred in the 1990s related to ARPANET?
What significant event occurred in the 1990s related to ARPANET?
Why was NSFNet abandoned in the 1990s?
Why was NSFNet abandoned in the 1990s?
What notable change occurred in the 1990s regarding internet service providers?
What notable change occurred in the 1990s regarding internet service providers?
What does the creation of 10,000 new websites per month signify about the internet landscape?
What does the creation of 10,000 new websites per month signify about the internet landscape?
