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What was one of the key intentions behind the creation of the World Wide Web by Tim Berners-Lee?
What was one of the key intentions behind the creation of the World Wide Web by Tim Berners-Lee?
Which two standards are crucial for the function of the World Wide Web?
Which two standards are crucial for the function of the World Wide Web?
What was a significant impact of the World Wide Web as envisioned by Tim Berners-Lee?
What was a significant impact of the World Wide Web as envisioned by Tim Berners-Lee?
In which year was the first webpage made publicly accessible?
In which year was the first webpage made publicly accessible?
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What is the purpose of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)?
What is the purpose of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)?
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What major initiative did J.C.R. Licklider spearhead in 1963?
What major initiative did J.C.R. Licklider spearhead in 1963?
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In which year did standardization of data transfer procedures become compulsory?
In which year did standardization of data transfer procedures become compulsory?
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Which agency did Licklider work for when he played a significant role in internet development?
Which agency did Licklider work for when he played a significant role in internet development?
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What was a key outcome of Licklider's advocacy for computers?
What was a key outcome of Licklider's advocacy for computers?
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When was the first webpage published?
When was the first webpage published?
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What was the primary purpose of the program ENQUIRE developed by Tim Berners-Lee?
What was the primary purpose of the program ENQUIRE developed by Tim Berners-Lee?
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In which year did Tim Berners-Lee invent the World Wide Web?
In which year did Tim Berners-Lee invent the World Wide Web?
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What realization did Berners-Lee have about the growing network of computers?
What realization did Berners-Lee have about the growing network of computers?
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What was one of Tim Berners-Lee's visions for the World Wide Web?
What was one of Tim Berners-Lee's visions for the World Wide Web?
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Which aspect of the World Wide Web, according to Berners-Lee, is threatened?
Which aspect of the World Wide Web, according to Berners-Lee, is threatened?
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What is the primary purpose of the World Wide Web as envisioned by Tim Berners-Lee?
What is the primary purpose of the World Wide Web as envisioned by Tim Berners-Lee?
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Which of the following accurately reflects the significance of Berners-Lee's decision not to patent the Web?
Which of the following accurately reflects the significance of Berners-Lee's decision not to patent the Web?
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What was one of the early impacts of the World Wide Web on various groups?
What was one of the early impacts of the World Wide Web on various groups?
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Which organization was founded by Tim Berners-Lee to promote the evolution of web standards?
Which organization was founded by Tim Berners-Lee to promote the evolution of web standards?
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As of August 1991, what was the approximate number of internet users utilizing the World Wide Web?
As of August 1991, what was the approximate number of internet users utilizing the World Wide Web?
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What is the primary message conveyed by Tim Berners-Lee in his quote about the web?
What is the primary message conveyed by Tim Berners-Lee in his quote about the web?
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In his statement, what does Tim Berners-Lee suggest is necessary for the future of the web?
In his statement, what does Tim Berners-Lee suggest is necessary for the future of the web?
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Which organization is associated with Tim Berners-Lee's efforts related to the web?
Which organization is associated with Tim Berners-Lee's efforts related to the web?
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What aspect of the web does Tim Berners-Lee imply we should focus on developing?
What aspect of the web does Tim Berners-Lee imply we should focus on developing?
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What year did Tim Berners-Lee mention the challenges for the web?
What year did Tim Berners-Lee mention the challenges for the web?
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Which scientist is known for their research on the role of synapses in memory and learning?
Which scientist is known for their research on the role of synapses in memory and learning?
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What significant effect did Mario J. Molina discover related to environmental science?
What significant effect did Mario J. Molina discover related to environmental science?
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Which Nobel laureate was the first African American woman in space?
Which Nobel laureate was the first African American woman in space?
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Who is credited with the theory explaining the Higgs field's role in particle mass?
Who is credited with the theory explaining the Higgs field's role in particle mass?
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Which Nobel laureate's research focuses on telomeres and telomerase in molecular biology?
Which Nobel laureate's research focuses on telomeres and telomerase in molecular biology?
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What significant concept did Fred Hoyle coin in relation to competing theories of the Universe?
What significant concept did Fred Hoyle coin in relation to competing theories of the Universe?
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Which area of research was NOT investigated by Irene Uchida?
Which area of research was NOT investigated by Irene Uchida?
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Which achievement is Katherine Johnson best known for?
Which achievement is Katherine Johnson best known for?
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What major theory did Abdus Salam propose that unifies two fundamental forces?
What major theory did Abdus Salam propose that unifies two fundamental forces?
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What was a key finding of Vera Rubin regarding the motion of stars in galaxies?
What was a key finding of Vera Rubin regarding the motion of stars in galaxies?
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What type of propulsion system did Yvonne Brill invent?
What type of propulsion system did Yvonne Brill invent?
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Which major contribution to genetics was NOT part of Irene Uchida’s research?
Which major contribution to genetics was NOT part of Irene Uchida’s research?
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Which of the following statements about Fred Hoyle's steady state theory is true?
Which of the following statements about Fred Hoyle's steady state theory is true?
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Which scientist is known for coining the phrase 'Big Bang' and proposed the steady state theory of the Universe?
Which scientist is known for coining the phrase 'Big Bang' and proposed the steady state theory of the Universe?
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What significant discovery is Vera Rubin known for that relates to the understanding of galaxies?
What significant discovery is Vera Rubin known for that relates to the understanding of galaxies?
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Which scientist developed the Chirped Pulse Amplification (CPA) technique?
Which scientist developed the Chirped Pulse Amplification (CPA) technique?
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What did Abdus Salam contribute to theoretical physics?
What did Abdus Salam contribute to theoretical physics?
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Which of the following scientists is recognized for their contributions to neuroscience and memory?
Which of the following scientists is recognized for their contributions to neuroscience and memory?
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Who was the first African American woman in space?
Who was the first African American woman in space?
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Which scientist's work led to the banning of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) due to their impact on the ozone layer?
Which scientist's work led to the banning of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) due to their impact on the ozone layer?
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What key area of research did Carol Greider focus on?
What key area of research did Carol Greider focus on?
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Which of the following scientists made significant contributions to understanding chromosome differences in genetic conditions?
Which of the following scientists made significant contributions to understanding chromosome differences in genetic conditions?
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Which scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for understanding the role of synaptic connections in learning?
Which scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for understanding the role of synaptic connections in learning?
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