The Evolution and Impact of the Internet

Who is Derek Muller?

• A teacher

• A host of an online science channel

• A musician

• A computer scientist

What is packet switching?

• A way to cut messages into pieces of the same size

• A technique to connect computers directly

• A method to send large files quickly

• A type of internet cable

Who were the two scientists that developed a way for all computer networks to communicate?

• Derek Muller and Leonard Kleinrock

• Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn

• Leonard Kleinrock and Bob Kahn

• Mark Zuckerberg and Vint Cerf

What was the first message ever sent on the internet?

• Start

• Lo

• Welcome

• Hello

What was the standard speed of connection in the early days of the internet?

• 56 kilobits per second

• 100 kilobits per second

• 1 megabit per second

• 10 megabits per second

Which company used CDs to attract new customers to their internet service?

• Google

• Yahoo

• Microsoft

• AOL

What was the mission of AOL in the early days?

• To create a social media platform

• To develop new computer hardware

• To create a service that was easy to use, useful, fun, and affordable

• To create a fast internet service

What was the viral campaign that raised over 115 million dollars for ALS?

• The ALS Walk

• The ALS Bake Sale

• The Marathon for ALS

• The Ice Bucket Challenge

What is the name of the solar-powered drone launched by Facebook to provide internet access?

• Hawk

• Eagle

• Falcon

• Aquila

What is the term used to describe the internet splitting along geographic boundaries?

• Cyber Divide

• Net Split

• Splinternet

• Internet Sovereignty