Tim Berners Lee
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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?

  • 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?

  • Physics (correct)
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science

Which of the following best describes Tim Berners-Lee's vision for the web?

<p>A universal access to decentralized information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant challenge that Berners-Lee aimed to address with his proposal in 1989?

<p>Communication barriers within CERN's multilingual environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What notable recognition did Tim Berners-Lee receive in 2004?

<p>Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following technologies were part of the original launch of the World Wide Web?

<p>HTML and HTTP (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year did Tim Berners-Lee build his first homemade computer?

<p>1973 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant proposal did Tim Berners-Lee submit in 1989?

<p>Information Management: A Proposal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following technologies did Berners-Lee launch at CERN in 1991?

<p>HTML, HTTP, and the first browser (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the program ENQUIRE developed by Berners-Lee?

<p>To connect CERN academics and their projects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization did Berners-Lee join in 1980 that played a pivotal role in the web's invention?

<p>CERN (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was Tim Berners-Lee knighted for his contributions to the internet?

<p>2004 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What challenge did Berners-Lee recognize as a threat to his vision of the web?

<p>Commercial and political interests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable aspect of Berners-Lee's early life that influenced his work?

<p>His parents were computer programmers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year did Tim Berners-Lee create the ENQUIRE program?

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Flashcards

Tim Berners-Lee's invention

The invention of the World Wide Web, a global system of interconnected documents.

ENQUIRE program

A program created by Tim Berners-Lee to connect CERN scientists and their projects.

World Wide Web launch year

The World Wide Web was launched in 1991.

Tim Berners-Lee's background

Tim Berners-Lee was a British computer scientist, interested in computers from a young age.

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CERN

The European Organization for Nuclear Research, where Tim Berners-Lee worked.

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Hypertext data system

A system of linked documents designed for accessible information.

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HTML

The language used to create web pages.

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HTTP

The protocol for transferring data over the web.

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What did Tim Berners-Lee invent?

Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, a system that allows users to access and share information online.

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What was Tim Berners-Lee's early career like?

Tim Berners-Lee was interested in computers from a young age and built his own computer at 18. He became a consultant at CERN in 1980, aiming to improve communication within the lab.

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Purpose of ENQUIRE

ENQUIRE was a program developed by Tim Berners-Lee to connect and share information within CERN.

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What is CERN?

CERN is the European Organization for Nuclear Research, a massive physics lab where Tim Berners-Lee worked.

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What is a hypertext system?

A system of linked documents that allows users to navigate between related information by clicking on specific links.

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What does HTML stand for?

HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language, the language used to create web pages.

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What does HTTP stand for?

HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol. This protocol transfers data between a web server and your browser.

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What was Tim Berners-Lee's vision?

Tim Berners-Lee envisioned a world where everyone could access a vast amount of information through a single web.

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