12 Questions
What was the original aim of the ARPAnet project?
To investigate the development of a decentralized computer network
In what year were four computer clients first connected via ARPAnet?
1969
Who were the individuals credited with creating the TCP/IP communication protocols?
Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn
What was the significance of the ARPAnet’s design in terms of communication resilience?
It allowed messages to be routed in more than one direction, ensuring network functionality in case of destruction.
What was the purpose of establishing ARPAnet by the US Department of Defense?
To investigate the development of a decentralized computer network
What is a significant feature of the internet that allows it to function even if parts are destroyed?
Decentralized structure
Which protocol was developed by Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn in 1973 for communication over the ARPAnet?
TCP/IP
What was the primary motivation behind creating ARPAnet's decentralized network?
To ensure communication resilience in case of attacks or disasters
What role did the ethernet play in computer networking during the early stages of ARPAnet?
Describing how computers can be connected in a LAN
Which organization initiated the research that led to the development of ARPAnet?
US Department of Defense
What is the significance of the acronym TCP/IP in the context of internet communication?
It defines a set of rules for communication between devices over networks
LAN stands for:
Local Area Network
This quiz covers the basics of web systems and technologies, including the difference between the web and the internet, network components like PCs and servers, and the history of the internet starting from ARPAnet in 1962.
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