Section: Review Questions

Q. 1

1. Put the following developments in the proper chronological order:

• The personal computer
• The LAN
• The mainframe computer

Q. 2

2. Put the following developments in the proper chronological order:

• The Internet
• ARPANET
• NSFNET

Q. 3

3. What is the difference between hypertext and multimedia?

Q. 4

4. Given the current nature of the World Wide Web, which kinds of information are you LEAST likely to find on the Internet?

Q. 5

5. Given the current nature of the World Wide Web, which kinds of information are you MOST likely to find on the Internet?

6. Think of a problem from another class. Try to find the answer using the World Wide Web as a resource.

7. Use the Web to obtain information on a hobby you enjoy. Search for your favorite sport, musical group, sports team, hobby, or some other field that interests you.

8. Use the web to locate a beginners' guide to the Internet. Add a bookmark to this site so you can return there whenever you wish.

9. Learn how to create your own home page. Look up HTML as a starting place.