Unit 2: The Internet and the Web
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What is projected to be the number of internet users by 2030?

  • 10 billion
  • 7.5 billion (correct)
  • 5 billion
  • 3 billion

    • The Internet consists only of government networks.

    False

    What unique identifier is assigned to each device on the Internet?

    IP address

    The Internet is estimated to have around ______ billion devices connected by 2030.

    <p>500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a device that forms the nodes of the Internet?

    <p>ISP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their types:

    <p>Copper telephone wires = Cables Fiber optic cables = Cables Routers = Devices Servers = Devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The modern Internet is a single network without interconnections.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ISP stand for?

    <p>Internet Service Provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following universities was NOT involved in the early development of the internet?

    <p>Georgia Tech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Email was introduced in 1986 as a significant development for the internet.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary function of TCP/IP architecture in relation to the internet?

    <p>To standardize how information was sent and received over the web.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The internet was originally used by __________, scientists, engineers, and librarians.

    <p>computer experts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the shift of the internet towards consumer use?

    <p>The discontinuation of NSFNET sponsorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the year with its corresponding internet development:

    <p>1972 = Introduction of email 1986 = Funding of NSFNET 1991 = First user-friendly interface developed 1995 = NSFNET discontinued</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The National Science Foundation supported the internet until 1995.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant advancement in user interface development for the internet that occurred in 1991?

    <p>The development of the first user-friendly internet interface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary function of the Internet?

    <p>Facilitate data transfer between devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The World Wide Web and the Internet are the same thing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of routers and switches?

    <p>To manage traffic and forward data packets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization launched the first iteration of the Internet?

    <p>ARPANET</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first major computers connected to the Internet were at the University of Utah, UCSB, UCLA, and __________.

    <p>Stanford Research Institute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Data centers are primarily used for hosting websites.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the Internet?

    <p>A global network of interconnected computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do internet service providers (ISPs) play in data transmission?

    <p>They facilitate access to the internet, manage data transmission, and offer services like web hosting and domain registration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One prominent ISP in Germany is __________.

    <p>Deutsche Telekom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Internet operates on a set of standardized protocols and technologies.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following ISPs with their respective countries:

    <p>Comcast (Xfinity) = USA BT Group = UK Airtel = India Ethio telecom = Ethiopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following key terms with their descriptions:

    <p>URL = Uniform Resource Locator IP Address = Unique identifier for a device on the Internet DNS = Domain Name System HTTP = HyperText Transfer Protocol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What date is significant in the history of the Internet?

    <p>October 29, 1969</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of internet connection provided by ISPs?

    <p>Power-line networking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ISPs do not play a role in network security.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of services do many ISPs provide in addition to internet access?

    <p>Domain registration and web hosting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Unit 2: The Internet and the World Wide Web

    • The internet was born from a need to share information and connect people
    • On October 29, 1969, ARPANET launched the first iteration, connecting four computers at universities
    • Initial users were computer experts, scientists, engineers and librarians
    • Early internet use was complex
    • The 1970s saw major changes, including email introduction and standardization with TCP/IP
    • Information exchange became more consistent and efficient thanks to advancements in communication protocols
    • The internet became more user-friendly with the introduction of NSFNET in 1986.
    • NSFNET connected supercomputers throughout the US, bridging the gap between academic and everyday computer use
    • The University of Minnesota created the first user-friendly interface in 1991
    • User-friendly interfaces and searchable functions made it easier to access files and information
    • Increased availability of commercial internet service led to massive growth in internet usage
    • Internet usage has surged dramatically, estimated at 3 billion users
    • Projections suggest 7.5 billion users by 2030 with 500 billion devices
    • The Internet relies on a layered architecture with multiple protocols and technologies
    • Basic components include devices, physical network infrastructure, servers and data centers
    • Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are essential gateways, providing access to the internet
    • A network of cables, routers,switches, and servers facilitates data flow
    • ISPs often manage domain registration, web hosting and network security

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    Explore the evolution of the internet from its inception with ARPANET in 1969 to the user-friendly interfaces introduced in the early 1990s. This quiz covers significant developments such as the launch of email and TCP/IP standardization which made information exchange more accessible. Test your knowledge on how these advancements transformed computer use both academically and commercially.

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