Question
Why did the U.S. Department of Defense create the forerunner of the internet?(1 point)
Responses
to support computer companies
to support computer companies
to create a new place for retailers to sell their goods
to create a new place for retailers to sell their goods
to make battlefield communications easier
to make battlefield communications easier
to communicate with its many suppliers
to communicate with its many suppliers
Remaining Attempts : 3
Responses
to support computer companies
to support computer companies
to create a new place for retailers to sell their goods
to create a new place for retailers to sell their goods
to make battlefield communications easier
to make battlefield communications easier
to communicate with its many suppliers
to communicate with its many suppliers
Remaining Attempts : 3
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The U.S. Department of Defense created the forerunner of the internet, known as ARPANET, primarily **to make battlefield communications easier**. This network was designed to ensure reliable communication between distant military computers, even in the event of a nuclear attack.