How did Tim Berners-Lee's work responsibilties in Switzerland influence his ideas about creating the Enquire program?

Tim Berners-Lee's role at CERN exposed him to the challenges of managing and preserving information in an environment with high staff turnover, which spurred him to create the Enquire program. This program would later evolve into the World Wide Web, revolutionizing the way we access and share information globally.

Tim Berners-Lee's work responsibilities at CERN in Switzerland significantly influenced his ideas about creating the Enquire program, which eventually led to the development of the World Wide Web. At CERN, Berners-Lee faced the challenge of information loss due to the high turnover of staff and the lack of a system to capture their collective knowledge. This issue sparked the need for a new information management solution. His realization of the necessity for a way to retain and access the interconnected information inspired his proposal for a hypertext system. Enquire laid the foundation for his later invention of key technologies such as the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), the Universal Resource Identifier (URI), and the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), all of which became the cornerstone of today's internet.

The environment at CERN proved to be the ideal incubator for such innovations, as it provided the complex information-sharing challenges that needed to be addressed. Berners-Lee's vision of a seamless and universally accessible information space emerged from his practical experiences dealing with CERN's informational chaos and his desire to prevent the loss of valuable, hard-won scientific insight.

What does the word resistance mean in
the paragraph?
A opposition
agreement
C questions
D approval
B
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Select the correct answer.

Read this excerpt from President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address:

Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors. Together let us explore the stars

disease, tap the ocean depths, and encourage the arts and commerce.

Based on the excerpt, what do the words wonders and explore connote?

A

confusion and ignorance

B.

imagination and curiosity

C.

fear and uncertainty

D.

greatness and strength in power

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The word TINKLING is an example of
a. alliteration,
b. onomatopoeia.
c.
simile.
d. metaphor.

What is a logical solution to the issue of substance
abuse presented in the passage?
renewing the “Just Say No" program to prevent
substance abuse
maintaining several steps in the approval process
for mental health treatment
increasing the number of beds available for
substance-abuse treatment in hospitals
keeping the drug-approval process at current levels
to ensure that drugs are safe

Is the following a social organization or a task-oriented organization?
a board of directors
a.)social
b.)task-oriented

What effect does knowing the true background of the photo have on the reader? Check all that apply.
A. It makes the reader consider the idea that the media doesn’t always tell the true story.
B. It makes the reader understand that telling the truth is a good way to persuade.
C. It shows the reader that when it comes to persuasive media, you can’t always trust what you see.
D. It shows that lying is the only way to successfully persuade.
E. It helps the reader feel better knowing that the woman in the photo wasn’t actually worried.

If your dream was to become an engineer who designs robots, what steps should you take to get there? Place the
following steps in the correct order.

A blackguard is a rude or corrupt person. Based
on Bierce's definition of a cynic, in which literary
category would the writings of cynics most likely
be placed?
realism
romanticism
transcendentalism

ANSWER: REALISM

Read this excerpt from The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. I love Soda more than I’ve ever loved anyone, even Mom and Dad. He’s always happy-go-lucky and grinning, while Darry’s hard and firm and rarely grins at all. But then, Darry’s gone through a lot in his twenty years, grown up too fast. Sodapop’ll never grow up at all. I don’t know which way’s the best. I’ll find out one of these days. Which universal theme can be found in the excerpt? Hardships are part of life’s journey. Small things make a big difference. Life can sometimes be unfair. Life experiences shape character...

Which word has a weaker connotation than illegal?
A. Evil
B. Bad
C. Wicked
D. Criminal

What is the connection between the narrators people and the gods of the dead places

Many people use opinion disguised as fact to _____ an audience

A) entertain
B) inform
C) judge
D) persuade ​

This photo was taken during the Great Depression.

A truck carrying furniture and luggage.

How could this photo be used to evoke sympathy in readers?

The photo shows that a truck can hold many possessions, which could encourage readers to buy new trucks.
The photo shows a truck carrying the belongings of someone who is likely homeless, which could persuade readers to give to a charity.
The photo shows a single woman traveling with an infant and a vehicle, which could encourage readers to drive across country.
The photo shows a truck parked beside a dirt road, which could persuade readers to write to their local officials to ask for improved roads.

The House on Mango Street is written from the point of view of a little girl named Esperanza. Which of the following can be inferred from this information?
A. The viewpoint of the narrator is liable to be inaccurate.
B. The limited knowledge of the narrator may cause confusion in the reader's mind.
C. The opinions of the narrator should be dismissed by the reader.
D. The narrator's reactions to events and actions may differ from those of an adult.

Who is the speaker in "The Negro Speaks of Rivers?"
A. A contemporary (present day) American who longs for the past.
B. A contemporary (present day) African American who has visited many rivers.
C. Someone who stands as an archetypal (representative) role for all African Americans
D. Someone who is nostalgic for a youth spent traveling along rivers of the world.

she _________ no intention to looking foolish​

Choose the best topic sentence for the following example paragraph.

There is Dayna, who doesn't make fun of me if I just need
to cry a little bit. Sammi knows that I am actually a pretty
serious guy, and she doesn't care if other people think I'm a
je*k and a joker. The only other person who really knows
me is Rob. He has been my best friend for years and
knows that I am kind of rough on the outside, but that I do
care about other people. These three are the only people
who have ever seen me without my mask.

A. These three are the only people who have ever seen me without
my mask

B. Therefore, I have only a few close friends.

C. Thate masks, but they are necessan

D. Although I have a lot of friends, there are only a few people at
school who have really seen the true me.​

Which is most appropriate to include in a cover letter to a potential employer?
O
A. Jokes to show your humorous side
O
B. Evidence of your personal growth
C. Information about your future goals
O
D. Quotes from your previous employers

The first paragraph uses the word "you." What effect does the use of this word have on the paragraph's description? Answer

First Read: Comprehension
Identify the choice that best answers the question.
In "Flowers for Algernon," what happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?
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A. He sees many pictures in the inkblot.
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B. He cannot see any pictures in the inkblot.
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C. He shows he has an extremely violent temper
D. He performs badly, compared to Algernon

Please help!!!!!
What is an indirect object?

a. The noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb

b. A word that describes how an action is done

c. The noun or pronoun that tells us to what or to whom an action is done


What is a direct object?

a. A word that describes how an action is done

b. The noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb

c. A word that describes the attributes of a noun or pronoun


What are the two action verbs in the sentence, "I wonder how she ran that far?"

a. wonder and ran

b. and ran

c. she and ran


Which of the following is an action verb?

a. sky

b. hair

c. melt


What is the difference between a verb and a noun?

a. A verb expresses an action; a noun names a person, place, or object.

b. A verb names a person, place, or object; a noun describes the attributes of a person, place, or object.

c. A noun names a person, place, or object; a verb replaces a noun in a sentence.

What is symbolic in the golden touch?

the text feature can best be described as a diagram a map an illustration a photograph​

How does Shakespeare slowly reveal important information in his play?

which statement best defines tuition

"Where did the Pony Express begin and end?" is an example of a(n) _____.

essential question
inquiry question
topic

how does applying critical perspectives affect the understanding of a text

Which of the following lines from "The Guitar” help to create a sorrowful and
mournful mood? Select ALL that apply.
"Heart mortally wounded” (Lorca line 26).
Ob) "It weeps monotonously" (Lorca line 11).
c) "Weeps arrow without target/evening without morning" (Lorca lines 21-22)
d) “The weeping of the guitar/ begins” (Lorca lines 1-2).

in lord of the flies how does the contrast of the paint and smoke symbolize the 2 forces that are motivating the boys?

If you are writing a summary of a historical text about the Civil War, which
information should probably not be included?

A. Your opinion about which side was right

B. The dates when the war began and ended

C. The causes of the war

D. The names of important generals