RI.6.5 The Evolution of The Internet

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What is the core purpose of the internet?

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To connect and share information.

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What invention made the internet accessible anytime, anywhere?

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Smartphones.

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What is the purpose of high-speed broadband?

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To connect and share information.

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What technology added the ability to send messages electronically?

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Email.

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What are some factors pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on the internet?

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Cloud computing, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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What does the World Wide Web allow users to do?

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Access and share information through websites.

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What is cloud computing?

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Storing and accessing data and programs over the internet instead of on a local computer.

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What is big data?

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Extremely large data sets that can be analyzed to reveal patterns, trends, and associations.

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What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

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A network of physical devices connected to the internet, allowing them to collect and exchange data.

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What does TCP/IP stand for?

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Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.