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What is the Internet?

Authored by Parker Kelly

Computers

7th Grade

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What is the Internet?
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the internet as described in the reading?

To host social media networks.
To serve as a platform for online shopping.
To facilitate communication and information sharing.
To provide entertainment through streaming services.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the internet compare to other everyday inventions?

It is more complex than the television.
It is only useful for entertainment purposes.
It is less impactful than the telephone.
It is similar to electricity in its transformative power.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the analogy of the internet being like plumbing help explain its function?

Both systems are controlled by a central authority.
Both systems are always moving and facilitate flow.
Both systems are primarily used for storage.
Both systems require regular maintenance to function.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What implications does internet access have for individuals and communities?

It isolates individuals from their communities.
It limits access to global markets.
It provides opportunities for learning and connection.
It decreases the need for education.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was ARPANET and why is it significant in the development of the internet?

A social media platform that connected users.
A commercial network that sold internet access.
A military project that aimed to create a secure communication system.
A research project that laid the groundwork for the internet.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical figure is known for proposing a resilient communication system that influenced the internet?

Tim Berners-Lee
Vint Cerf
Paul Baran
Bob Kahn

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the concept of distributed control in the internet imply?

All data is routed through a central server.
Users have no control over their data online.
There is a single organization that manages all internet traffic.
Control is shared among various independent networks.

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