Internet History: ARPANET 1969

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>U.S. Department of Defense’s Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA). (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Department of Defense's involvement influence the development of ARPANET?

<p>It ensured robust and decentralized communication network creation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significance did ARPANET connecting to Europe in 1973 hold for the evolution of the internet?

<p>It marked a crucial milestone towards a global internet infrastructure. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of NSFNet in the mid-1980s?

<p>Connecting supercomputing centers and research institutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did NSFNet contribute to the internet's development in the 1980s?

<p>By serving as a link to the existing ARPANET infrastructure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred in the 1990s related to ARPANET?

<p>ARPANET was officially shut down (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was NSFNet abandoned in the 1990s?

<p>Due to advancements in networking technologies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What notable change occurred in the 1990s regarding internet service providers?

<p>Commercial networks began taking over roles from government and academic networks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the creation of 10,000 new websites per month signify about the internet landscape?

<p>An ongoing expansion of online content and services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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