The Internet Quiz: Basic Facts!

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    The internet connects computers from all around the world.

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The Internet Quiz: Basic Facts! Explore true\/false questions about the internet's size, ownership, history, purpose, and management. Enhance your understanding of the internet's fundamental aspects and its global role.

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  • 2. 

    The internet's main purpose is to share, access, and exchange information.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The internet is a global network of computers that allows individuals to connect and share information with each other. It provides a platform for people to access and exchange a wide range of information, including news, research, entertainment, and communication. Through various online platforms, individuals can share their knowledge, experiences, and ideas with others, making information easily accessible and readily available to a large audience. Therefore, the statement that the internet's main purpose is to share, access, and exchange information is true.

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  • 3. 

    The internet was developed was developed in the 2000. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is false. The internet was not developed in the 2000s. The development of the internet began in the 1960s with the creation of ARPANET, a network that connected computers at different universities. The internet as we know it today evolved over several decades, with significant advancements and expansions in the 1980s and 1990s. By the 2000s, the internet was already well-established and widely used.

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    Bill Gates is in charge of the internet.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Bill Gates is not in charge of the internet. While he is a prominent figure in the technology industry and co-founded Microsoft, he does not have direct control or authority over the internet as a whole. The internet is a decentralized global network that is governed by various organizations and protocols, and no single individual or entity has complete control over it. Therefore, the statement is false.

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  • 5. 

    No one owns the internet.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement "No one owns the internet" is true because the internet is a global network of interconnected computers and networks that is not owned or controlled by any single entity. It is a decentralized system that allows for the free flow of information and communication across the world. While there are organizations and companies that provide infrastructure and services for the internet, no one has exclusive ownership or control over the entire network.

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  • 6. 

    The internet is as big as an elephant?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "The internet is as big as an elephant" is a figurative expression, implying that the internet is very large in size. However, in reality, the internet is not a physical entity that can be compared to the size of an elephant. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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    The internet was a result of an experiment called a Plan-net.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement that the internet was a result of an experiment called a Plan-net is false. The internet was actually developed through a series of research projects and collaborations between various universities, government agencies, and private companies. It was not the result of a single experiment called a Plan-net.

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    Information on the internet can never be lost. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement that "information on the internet can never be lost" is false. While it is true that the internet allows for vast amounts of information to be stored and accessed, it is not immune to loss or deletion. Data can be accidentally deleted, intentionally removed, or lost due to technical failures. Additionally, websites can go offline or be shut down, leading to the loss of information. Therefore, it is incorrect to claim that information on the internet can never be lost.

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