Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - InterNIC

When was InterNIC created?

• 1998

• 2000

• 1993

• 2005

Which organizations were involved in the creation of InterNIC?

• Amazon and Netflix

• Apple and Microsoft

• Google and Facebook

• Network Solutions and AT&T

What was the main purpose of InterNIC?

• Provide cloud computing services

• Offer social media services

• Sell products online

• Provide domain name registration and IP address allocation services

Which organization took over the responsibilities of InterNIC in 1998?

• NSF

• SRI International

• Department of Defense

• ICANN

Who operated the first domain name service (DNS) registry before InterNIC?

• Google

• Apple

• Network Solutions

• Facebook

Which top-level domains were assigned by Network Solutions before InterNIC?

• .tv, .name, .mobi, .pro, .aero

• .io, .co, .biz, .info, .me

• .com, .net, .org, .edu, .gov, .mil

• .jobs, .museum, .travel, .cat, .coop

Who created InterNIC in partnership with Network Solutions and AT&T?

• SRI International

• ICANN

• Department of Defense

• National Science Foundation (NSF)

Which organization assumed the responsibilities of WHOIS services after InterNIC?

• ICANN

• NSF

• Department of Defense

• SRI International

When did the National Science Foundation (NSF) create InterNIC?

• 1993

• 2000

• 1998

• 2005

What was the new organization that combined InterNIC and IANA under in 1998?

• Department of Defense

• SRI International

• NSF

• ICANN