Copyright and IP — Unit test

Question 9 • NC-Foundations of Information Technology

Which two factors most influenced the growth of the Internet during the 1970s?

Answer

increase in the power of DARPA and increased interest in beating the Russians in the Space Race

increase in the power of public universities and increased appreciation for a liberal arts education

increase in the power of computer hardware and increased funding from the National Science Foundation

increase in the power of electrical power supplies and increased availability of alternating current power supplies

Explanation

During the 1970s, computers became more powerful, making it easier for networks to handle and exchange information. Increased funding from the National Science Foundation also helped expand computer networking and connect more research institutions. Therefore, the two factors are increased computer hardware capability and NSF funding.

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