History of the Internet

Question 1

You have read about the beginnings of the Internet and how it was created. What was the Internet originally created to do? (select all that apply)

Revolt · Accepted Answer

share research; communicate; share documents

Question 2

Why did the creation of ARPANET help with this critical need?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Scientists needed a way to work together to share their research and findings.

Question 3

What event in the 1970s contributed to the current state of the Internet?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Computer hardware became more powerful.

Question 4

Look at the list below. Select all the activities that can be done online.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

play games with friends; work; talk to other people; watch movies

Question 5

In the checklist below, mark all potential problems with using the Internet.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

People may not be as truthful online as they would be in face-to-face communication.; People may choose the first possible solution to a problem.

History of the Internet Answers