The Increasing Number of Social Networks on the Internet Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

The increasing number of social networks on the Internet is attributed to a jump in the number of people who are wanting to connect with one another online. The increasing number of social networks is an important:

• A) political trend
• B) economic trend
• C) legal trend
• D) social trend

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Definitions:

Network Switch

A networking device that connects devices together on a computer network, using packet switching to receive, process, and forward data to the destination device.

Hub

A common connection point for devices in a network, which is used to connect segments of a LAN and manage data traffic.

Star Topology

"A network architecture in which all network nodes are connected to a central device that routes the nodes’ messages."

Network Protocol

A set of rules and conventions for data exchange over a network, which dictates the format, timing, sequencing, and error checking of messages between devices.