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AssignmentMultiple Choice

History of the Internet

Question 15 • NC-Foundations of Information Technology

What was the original reason for the creation of ARPANET?

Answer
A
scientists and researchers could communicate and share information
B
universities were able to communicate with their students
C
students and teachers were able to communicate with researchers
D
scientists wanted their own satellite

Explanation

ARPANET was created to connect computers at research institutions so scientists and researchers could communicate and share information. It was not originally made for university-to-student communication or to create a satellite network. Therefore, the correct choice is “scientists and researchers could communicate and share information.”

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