First Small Computer Launched

First Small Computer Launched

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Interactive Video

Computers, Business, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the evolution of internet technology from the 1960s, highlighting the development of computer networks and the role of Larry Roberts in 1966. It explores the early governmental use of the internet in the US and its transformation into a tool for global commercial and social interaction, revolutionizing communication worldwide.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was instrumental in creating the network that marked the beginning of the Internet's potential in 1966?

Robert Kahn

Vint Cerf

Larry Roberts

Tim Berners-Lee

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the initial uses of the Internet in the United States?

Streaming services

Social media interaction

Linking governmental databases

Online shopping

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Internet revolutionize global communications?

By limiting access to local networks

By enabling seamless global interaction

By increasing the cost of communication

By reducing the speed of information exchange

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key impacts of the Internet on personal relationships?

It isolates individuals from their local communities

It restricts communication to text only

It allows people to connect globally

It makes face-to-face meetings obsolete

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What future potential does the Internet hold for portable devices?

Limited connectivity

Reduced battery life

Access to global information and services

Increased device size