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The Origins of the Internet

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What was Len Kleinrock attempting to do for the first time in history?

He was attempting to build a computer.
He was attempting to send a telephone message.
He was attempting to exchange information between a computer and a router.
He was attempting to combine humans and computers.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

How does the author describe the mood of Kleinrock and the others in the room with him?

They were nervous and impatient.
They were bored and tired.
They were angry and frustrated.
They were cheerful and relaxed.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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The Department of Defense was separate from the Advanced Research Projects Agency.
The United States and the Societ Union worked closely together on science and technology research despite their political differences.
The United States governmnet was hesitant to support science and technology research because it was too expensive and complex.
The United States government heavily supported science and technology research as a way to keep its leadership in the world.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Why was it important for computers in different locations to be able to communicate with each other?

America and the Soviet Union needed to be on touch over scientific issues.
Scientists were getting bored with the work they were doing.
It was too expensive for computers in different places to do every task on their own.
It would make it easier for the Americans to spy on the Soviet Union.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What is the main idea of this passage?

Len Kleinrock's work led the creation of the Internet.
The United States lost the technological race to the Soviet Union.
Len Kleinrock hoped to create the Internet, but his attempt failed after the computer system crashed.
The Internet was created as a result of an enormous accident.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below.
The United States was eager to invest more in science and technology research, ________________ after the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik.

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