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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?

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

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

It ensured robust and decentralized communication network creation. Signup and view all the answers

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

It marked a crucial milestone towards a global internet infrastructure. Signup and view all the answers

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

Connecting supercomputing centers and research institutions Signup and view all the answers

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

By serving as a link to the existing ARPANET infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

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

ARPANET was officially shut down Signup and view all the answers

Why was NSFNet abandoned in the 1990s?

Due to advancements in networking technologies Signup and view all the answers

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

Commercial networks began taking over roles from government and academic networks Signup and view all the answers

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

An ongoing expansion of online content and services Signup and view all the answers