The Advent of the Internet and a Standardized Communication Protocol

question 17

Multiple Choice

The advent of the Internet and a standardized communication protocol have contributed to

• A) easier database programming
• B) data sharing across geographically dispersed locations
• C) the maximization of query functionality
• D) the elimination of a centralized database

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