Which of the Following Was the Original Purpose of the Internet

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the original purpose of the Internet?

• A) to provide a network that would allow businesses to connect with consumers
• B) to link large mainframe computers on different college campuses
• C) to develop a military communications system that could withstand nuclear war
• D) to enable government agencies to track civilian communications

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Definitions:

Cost of Capital

The cost of capital is the rate of return that a company must earn on its investment projects to maintain its market value and attract funds.

Crossover Rate

The discount rate at which two projects have the same net present value (NPV), used in capital budgeting.

IRR

Internal Rate of Return, a financial metric used to assess the profitability of potential investments, measuring the discount rate at which the net present value of costs and benefits equal zero.

WACC

Stands for Weighted Average Cost of Capital, a calculation used to assess the cost of a company’s financing by averaging the cost of its equity and debt, weighted by their proportion in the company’s capital structure.