Internet Technology Overview

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What is the Internet?

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The Internet is an acronym for interconnected networks and is the global system of interconnected computer networks.

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Who developed the mathematical theory of packet switching?

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Leonard Kleinrock.

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What was ARPANET?

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ARPANET was an advanced research project by the US Department of Defense to interconnect computers around the nation.

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Who created the Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)?

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Vint Cerf and Robert Kahn.

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What significant contribution did Raymond Tomlinson make to the Internet?

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He was behind the idea of connecting an individual user name and a domain name with an @ symbol to send personalized emails.

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What is the role of Paul Mockapetris and John Postel in Internet technology?

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They developed the Domain Name System, making it easier to remember website addresses.

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What did Tim Berners-Lee create in 1990?

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He created HyperText Markup Language (HTML), which is used to create most electronic documents on the web.

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What was the first widely used web browser?

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Mosaic, created by Marc Andersen and Eric Bina.

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Define a Web Page.

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A Web Page is the content of a website, including texts, images, videos, and animations.

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What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?

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HTTP is unsecured, while HTTPS is secured with encryption for data transmission.