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The ARPANET was

A
a 1960s prototype computer.
B
a 1960s computer company.
C
a 1960s university email system.
D
a 1960s government computer network.
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How has technology most improved classroom instruction?

A
Students send and receive e-mail to communicate.
B
Students post to social media to share information.
C
Students use smartphones to purchase goods.
D
Students use interactive software to learn.
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One benefit of genetic modification in agriculture is

A
new vaccines that save lives.
B
natural resistance to pests.
C
faster access to information.
D
the use of plant fuels for energy.
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Study the graph.According to the graph, approximately how much of the US population used the Internet in 2006?

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A
less than 20%
B
about 40%
C
about 70%
D
more than 80%
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When did Americans begin using computers in their homes and small businesses?

A
in the 1960s
B
in the 1970s
C
in the 1980s
D
in the 1990s
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As a result of the Internet, people today

A
use more mobile devices.
B
go to the movies more often.
C
no longer read newspapers.
D
no longer need computers.
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The Internet service that allows users to navigate among many pages is

A
the ARPANET.
B
the Computer Net.
C
the World Wide Web.
D
the Personal Computer.
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Which technology enables surgery to be more precise?

A
lasers
B
robotics
C
MRI scans
D
genetic research
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Which statement best explains the relationship between satellite technology and the Internet?

A
All nations worldwide are connected to the global network because of the satellites in space.
B
Satellite technology has significantly increased the number of Internet users in the United States.
C
Satellite technology made using the Internet faster and cheaper, so people began using it in their homes.
D
People in less-developed nations use satellites to access the Internet, greatly increasing the number of Internet users.
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Recent breakthroughs in medical research have

A
led to advancements in robotics.
B
prevented potential drug interactions.
C
improved understanding of genetic diseases.
D
enabled faster collaboration among doctors.

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