ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Paragraph Comprehension (PC)Medium
Read the following passage: "The development of the internet has profoundly transformed global communication and information access. Originating from ARPANET, a U.S. government project in the late 1960s, it was initially designed to facilitate communication and resource sharing among a small number of research institutions. Over time, its infrastructure expanded, and the introduction of the World Wide Web in the early 1990s made it accessible to a broader public, allowing for easy navigation through interconnected documents via hyperlinks. This shift from a specialized research tool to a ubiquitous platform has democratized information, fostered global commerce, and created entirely new industries, though it also presents challenges related to privacy and misinformation." What significant event is credited with making the internet widely accessible to the general public?
- AThe introduction of the World Wide Web.
- BThe creation of ARPANET.
- CThe invention of fiber optic cables.
- DThe development of email.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. The introduction of the World Wide Web.
The passage states: 'the introduction of the World Wide Web in the early 1990s made it accessible to a broader public.' This directly answers the question about widespread public accessibility.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. ARPANET was the precursor, designed for 'a small number of research institutions,' not the general public.
- C. Fiber optic cables improved internet speed and capacity but were not the event that opened it to the general public.
- D. Email existed before the widespread public access of the internet and is not credited with making the internet itself widely accessible.
World Wide Web Impact
A system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet, making information widely available.
- Introduced in the early 1990s.
- Uses hyperlinks for navigation.
- Credited with popularizing the internet for the public.
Memory trick: Web's Wide Welcome, World's Wonders.