When an Internet User Connects to the Internet to Access

question 7

Multiple Choice

When an Internet user connects to the Internet to access information and services, the user is considered to be ____.

• A) connected
• B) online
• C) busy
• D) offline

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Definitions:

Direct Regulation

Governmental control directly imposed on specific activities, sectors, or behaviors to enforce compliance with laws and standards.

Technology Forcing

A policy or regulation that requires the development of new technology to meet a specific standard.

Marketable Discharge Permits

Tradable permits allowing the holder to emit a certain amount of pollutants, aimed at reducing the overall impact on the environment.

Carbon Emissions

The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, mainly from burning fossil fuels for energy, which contributes to global warming and climate change.