The Internet Is a Hierarchical Structure Linking Different Levels of Service

question 104

Multiple Choice

The Internet is a hierarchical structure linking different levels of service providers whose millions of devices supply all the interconnections.The three levels outlined in the book from the top down include _____________________.

• A)New system provider (NSP), current system provider (CSP), and order entry system provider (OSP)
• B)National service provider (NSP), regional service provider (RSP), and Internet service provider (ISP)
• C)Net server point (NSP), radio server point (RSP), and Internet server point (ISP)
• D)None of these

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Definitions:

Capital Stock

Refers to the total amount of physical goods and financial assets owned by a company that are used in producing goods or services.

Capital Production

The process of creating goods and services through the combination of labor, land, and capital.

Rich and Poor Countries

The classification of countries based on their economic status, with rich countries having high levels of income and wealth and poor countries having significantly lower levels.

Consumer Preferences

The particular goods and services that consumers demand, reflecting their tastes, desires, and needs.