Which of the following is the first computer network?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Question:  Which of the following is the first computer network?

A    Internet

B   World Wide Web

C    ARPANET

D    Ethernet

Answer:   ARPANET

 

Aspect Description
Name of computer network ARPANET
Year Established 1969
Founding Organization U.S. Department of Defense’s ARPA (now DARPA)
Network Topology Decentralized, using a distributed approach
Purpose Facilitate communication and data sharing among researchers and scientists at various institutions
Key Innovation Packet switching for data transmission
Communication Protocols Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP)
Growth and expansion Rapid expansion to include more nodes and institutions
Significance Laid the foundation for the development of the modern Internet
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