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- Question
The Internet was developed in the...
Options- A. Early 1990s
- B. Late 1980s
- C. Early 1970s
- D. Late 1960s
- Correct Answer
- Late 1960s
ExplanationAs surprising as its age is, the Internet was born from the U.S. military's need to construct a decentralized computer network that could withstand a nuclear war. The network was used and refined by universities throughout the 1970s and 1980s, but it wasn't until 1992 that the Internet was made available to the general public. - 1. ARPANET, the precursor to the Internet, was developed by:
Options- A. FAA
- B. Department of Defence
- C. NATO
- D. UART Discuss
- 2. In what year did the Symantec Corporation first release Norton Antivirus?
Options- A. 1990
- B. 1995
- C. 1988
- D. 1997 Discuss
- 3. What does DOCSIS stand for?
Options- A. Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification
- B. Data Over Cable Security Internet Std
- C. Data Over Cable Secure International Stds
- D. Data Over Cable Service Internet Standard Discuss
- 4. On which of the following sites can you set up your email account:
Options- A. Www.linux.org
- B. Www.gre.org
- C. Www.syvum.com
- D. Www.hotmail.com Discuss
- 5. A dual-layer DVD is valued because it:
Options- A. Can hold more data
- B. Contains a backup of the data stored
- C. Uses a second layer to offer a speed increase
- D. Creates alternative sound tracks Discuss
- 6. A program that neither replicates or copies itself, but does damage or compromises the security of the computer. Which 'Computer Virus' it is?
Options- A. Joke Program
- B. Worm
- C. Trojan
- D. Hoax Discuss
- 7. What does ICMP stand for?
Options- A. Internet Connection Modem Protocol
- B. Intranet Control Message Program
- C. Internal Conflict Management Program
- D. Internet Control Message Protocol Discuss
- 8. What is the Websites code for the country Bulgaria?
Options- A. BU
- B. BR
- C. BL
- D. BG Discuss
- 9. What was the clock speed of the original IBM PC?
Options- A. Less than 5 MHz
- B. 10 MHz
- C. 8 MHz
- D. Just over 16 MHz Discuss
- 10. What does PPTP stand for?
Options- A. Point to Point Transmission Protocol
- B. Point to Point Transfer Protocol
- C. Point to Point Tunneling Protocol
- D. Point to Point Traffic Protocol Discuss
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Correct Answer: Department of Defence
Correct Answer: 1990
Explanation:
1990 Symantec launches Norton AntiVirus, one of the first anti-virus programs developed by a large company.
Correct Answer: Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification
Explanation:
DOCSIS was developed by CableLabs. A standard set for Cable equipment to ensure compatibility across all DOCSIS networks.
Correct Answer: Www.hotmail.com
Correct Answer: Can hold more data
Correct Answer: Trojan
Explanation:
Typically it relies on someone emailing it to you, it does not email itself, it may arrive in the form of a joke program or software of some sort.
Correct Answer: Internet Control Message Protocol
Explanation:
ICMP Packets are used to send control messages including errors.
Correct Answer: BG
Correct Answer: Less than 5 MHz
Explanation:
The original IBM PC ran at a breathtaking 4.77 MHz (Smmmmmmokin!) Today there are new PC processors that run faster than 3 gigahertz.
Correct Answer: Point to Point Tunneling Protocol
Explanation:
It is a protocol used to create VPN connections over the net.
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