The Original Purpose of Designing a Nationwide Data Network in the 1960s

question 21

Multiple Choice

The original purpose of designing a nationwide data network in the 1960s was _____.

• A) to promote the growth of business e-commerce
• B) to protect military computers in the event of a nuclear attack
• C) to provide universities with the ability to exchange student grades
• D) to give home computer users a network to connect their devices

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