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In what year did Tim Berners-Lee launch the World Wide Web?
In what year did Tim Berners-Lee launch the World Wide Web?
- 1991 (correct)
- 1989
- 1993
- 1995
What was the primary purpose of the ENQUIRE program developed by Berners-Lee in 1980?
What was the primary purpose of the ENQUIRE program developed by Berners-Lee in 1980?
- To establish commercial interests within CERN
- To perform complex calculations for physics experiments
- To connect CERN staff and facilitate information sharing (correct)
- To create the first web browser
What degree did Tim Berners-Lee pursue at Oxford University?
What degree did Tim Berners-Lee pursue at Oxford University?
- Physics (correct)
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
Which of the following best describes Tim Berners-Lee's vision for the web?
Which of the following best describes Tim Berners-Lee's vision for the web?
What was a significant challenge that Berners-Lee aimed to address with his proposal in 1989?
What was a significant challenge that Berners-Lee aimed to address with his proposal in 1989?
What notable recognition did Tim Berners-Lee receive in 2004?
What notable recognition did Tim Berners-Lee receive in 2004?
Which of the following technologies were part of the original launch of the World Wide Web?
Which of the following technologies were part of the original launch of the World Wide Web?
What year did Tim Berners-Lee build his first homemade computer?
What year did Tim Berners-Lee build his first homemade computer?
What significant proposal did Tim Berners-Lee submit in 1989?
What significant proposal did Tim Berners-Lee submit in 1989?
Which of the following technologies did Berners-Lee launch at CERN in 1991?
Which of the following technologies did Berners-Lee launch at CERN in 1991?
What was the primary function of the program ENQUIRE developed by Berners-Lee?
What was the primary function of the program ENQUIRE developed by Berners-Lee?
Which organization did Berners-Lee join in 1980 that played a pivotal role in the web's invention?
Which organization did Berners-Lee join in 1980 that played a pivotal role in the web's invention?
In what year was Tim Berners-Lee knighted for his contributions to the internet?
In what year was Tim Berners-Lee knighted for his contributions to the internet?
What challenge did Berners-Lee recognize as a threat to his vision of the web?
What challenge did Berners-Lee recognize as a threat to his vision of the web?
What was a notable aspect of Berners-Lee's early life that influenced his work?
What was a notable aspect of Berners-Lee's early life that influenced his work?
What year did Tim Berners-Lee create the ENQUIRE program?
What year did Tim Berners-Lee create the ENQUIRE program?
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Tim Berners-Lee's invention
Tim Berners-Lee's invention
The invention of the World Wide Web, a global system of interconnected documents.
ENQUIRE program
ENQUIRE program
A program created by Tim Berners-Lee to connect CERN scientists and their projects.
World Wide Web launch year
World Wide Web launch year
The World Wide Web was launched in 1991.
Tim Berners-Lee's background
Tim Berners-Lee's background
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CERN
CERN
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Hypertext data system
Hypertext data system
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HTML
HTML
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HTTP
HTTP
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What did Tim Berners-Lee invent?
What did Tim Berners-Lee invent?
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What was Tim Berners-Lee's early career like?
What was Tim Berners-Lee's early career like?
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Purpose of ENQUIRE
Purpose of ENQUIRE
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What is CERN?
What is CERN?
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What is a hypertext system?
What is a hypertext system?
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What does HTML stand for?
What does HTML stand for?
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What does HTTP stand for?
What does HTTP stand for?
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What was Tim Berners-Lee's vision?
What was Tim Berners-Lee's vision?
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