12 Questions
What was the purpose of creating the Advanced Research Projects Agency?
To improve the communication between computers
What role did DARPA play in the early development of the Internet?
Facilitating the development of ARPANET
What does TCP/IP serve as in the context of networking?
An intermediary for different network protocols
What is the main function of a router in a network?
Organizing packets and directing them to their destinations
What does an IP address specifically identify in a network?
The address of a device on the Internet
Which application is credited with transitioning the internet from a government project to a mainstream tool for personal use?
What is the significance of Web 2.0 compared to Web 1.0?
Users are passive consumers in Web 1.0, while they actively generate content in Web 2.0.
What is the main concept behind Metcalfe’s Law?
The value of a network increases quadratically as the number of participants grows.
What technology allows for transparent information sharing within a business network?
Blockchain
What feature distinguishes broadband internet from dial-up internet access?
Broadband provides high-speed access, unlike the slower dial-up connections.
Which country is standardized on CDMA communication standards?
Japan
What concept emerged during the dot com bubble burst indicating value beyond just being online for businesses?
E-commerce models
Test your knowledge on the history of the internet, from the establishment of the Advanced Research Projects Agency to the creation of ARPANET and the first nodes at UCLA, UCSB, Stanford, and the University of Utah. Learn about the role of DARPA in the development of early computer networks.
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