The Fiber-Optic Cables That Span the Globe Over Land and Under

question 4

Multiple Choice

The fiber-optic cables that span the globe over land and under sea make up the Internet _____.

• A) infrastructure
• B) backbone
• C) layer
• D) protocol

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate that central banks charge commercial banks for loans, influencing monetary policy and economic conditions.

Monthly Payments

Regular payments made over a period, often used in loans and mortgages, covering interest and principal repayment.

College Support

Financial assistance provided to students for education expenses, which may include scholarships, grants, and loans.

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return, reflecting the time value of money.