The Internet Is a Hierarchical Structure Linking Different Levels of Service

question 47

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 the above

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Definitions:

Risk Free Rate

The rate of return on an investment with no risk of financial loss, often represented by government bonds.

Beta

A calculation of the extent to which a stock's price swings in comparison with the overall market.

Market Risk

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Unique Risk

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