INTERNET
✅ Full Form of INTERNET
INTERconnected NETwork
📘 Definition
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the TCP/IP protocol to link devices worldwide. It enables communication, information sharing, and access to resources.
📜 History & Chronology
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1969 | ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) was launched in the USA by DARPA. |
| 1970s | Email was developed as a communication tool on ARPANET. |
| 1983 | TCP/IP became the standard communication protocol. |
| 1989 | Tim Berners-Lee proposed the World Wide Web (WWW). |
| 1990 | ARPANET was officially decommissioned. |
| 1991 | World Wide Web (WWW) was made public. |
| 1995 | Internet was commercialized for public use. |
| 2004 | Rise of social networking sites (e.g., Facebook). |
| 2020s | 5G, IoT, Cloud Computing, AI integrated with internet use. |
⭐ Important Points
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Inventor of WWW: Sir Tim Berners-Lee
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First Message on ARPANET: "LOGIN" (only "LO" was received)
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Internet Protocol: TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
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First email sent by: Ray Tomlinson
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Web browser developed by: Mosaic (later Netscape)
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URL stands for: Uniform Resource Locator
📋 Uses of Internet
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Communication (Email, Video calls, Social media)
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Education (E-learning, Online libraries)
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E-commerce
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Banking & Transactions
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Research & Development
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Remote work & cloud storage
❓ MCQ Questions on Internet
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What is the full form of INTERNET?
a) Interrelated Network
b) Interconnected Network ✅
c) International Network
d) Internal Net -
Which organization developed ARPANET?
a) NASA
b) DARPA ✅
c) ISRO
d) Google -
Who invented the World Wide Web?
a) Bill Gates
b) Steve Jobs
c) Tim Berners-Lee ✅
d) Mark Zuckerberg -
In which year did the World Wide Web become public?
a) 1989
b) 1991 ✅
c) 1995
d) 2000 -
What does TCP/IP stand for?
a) Transmission Control Program / Internal Protocol
b) Transfer Control Protocol / Internet Process
c) Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol ✅
d) None of the above -
Which was the first widely used web browser?
a) Google Chrome
b) Internet Explorer
c) Firefox
d) Mosaic ✅