Which Computing Standard Is Significant Because It Made a Network

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which computing standard is significant because it made a network standard for connecting desktop computers into local area networks that enabled the widespread adoption of client/server computing and local area networks and further stimulated the adoption of personal computers.

• A) American Standard Code for Information Interchange
• B) Common Business Oriented Language
• C) Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
• D) Ethernet

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Break-even Point

The point at which a company's revenue equals its expenses, resulting in no net loss or gain.

Contribution Margin Ratio

This ratio measures how much of a company's revenues will contribute to covering its fixed costs and generating profit, after variable costs have been paid.

Operating Income

Profit generated from normal business operations, calculated as sales minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as rent or salaries.