Modern IT History Assessment

Who is considered the father of the computer?

• Alan Turing

• Charles Babbage

• Ada Lovelace

• Bill Gates

What year was the World Wide Web invented?

• 1985

• 2001

• 1989

• 1995

Which programming language is known as the first high-level language?

• Java

• Fortran

• Python

• C++

What was the first smartphone released to the public?

• Samsung Galaxy S

• IBM Simon Personal Communicator

• Apple iPhone

• Nokia 3310

What does the term 'phishing' refer to in cybersecurity?

• Phishing refers to a cyber attack that deceives individuals into revealing sensitive information.

• A type of antivirus software

• A method to secure online transactions

• A technique for data encryption

Which AI program defeated a world champion in chess?

• Deep Blue

• Chessmaster

• AlphaZero

• Stockfish

What was the primary purpose of ARPANET?

• To create a social media platform for users.

• To develop video streaming technology.

• To establish a commercial internet service provider.

• The primary purpose of ARPANET was to facilitate communication and resource sharing among research institutions.

What technology allows mobile devices to connect to the internet wirelessly?

• Ethernet and USB

• Satellite and infrared

• Bluetooth and NFC

• Wi-Fi and cellular networks

What is the significance of the year 2004 in social media history?

• The release of LinkedIn.

• The founding of Instagram.

• The introduction of Twitter.

• The launch of Facebook.

Which company developed the first antivirus software?

• Bernd Fix

• Kaspersky

• Norton

• McAfee