TestOut Flashcard CMT+ J/K

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What is the Internet?

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A global network of interconnected computers

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Where would you unexpectedly find the Internet? Options: In a refrigerator, In a car, In a wristwatch, In a light bulb

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In a refrigerator

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Internet technology has made it possible for people to: communicate instantly across the globe, travel faster than the speed of light, live without food and water, control the weather

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communicate instantly across the globe

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How far back does Internet technology go?

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1960s

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Which language was created in the 1980’s and is still used today?

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TCP/IP

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What does the Internet being a decentralized system mean?

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It has multiple interconnected networks without a central governing authority.

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What is the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?

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The Internet is a global network of networks, while the World Wide Web is a collection of information accessed via the Internet.

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When was the World Wide Web created?

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1990

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Who created the World Wide Web?

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Tim Berners-Lee

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What is the web address to see the first web site?

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http://info.cern.ch