While No One Owns the Internet, Some Businesses Have Had

question 31

Multiple Choice

While no one owns the Internet, some businesses have had commercial success controlling parts of the Internet experience. Which of the following endeavors has/have been commercially successful?

• A) Providing physical access to the Internet through phone, cable, and satellite links
• B) Selling advertising space on the Internet
• C) Designing and providing programs that allow users to network with others over the Internet
• D) Designing and running directories and search engines
• E) All of the options are correct.

Recognize the functional purposes of communication within an organization.

Understand different types of noise in the communication process and their impacts.

Recognize the role of nonverbal communications in different cultural contexts.

Understand the concepts of social distraction and emotional contagion within the communication process.

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Definitions:

Strip Bonds

Bonds that have had their principal and coupon payments separated, or "stripped", creating two distinct types of securities: zero-coupon bonds and interest payment coupons.

Compounded Monthly

Refers to the process of adding interest to the principal balance of a loan or investment on a monthly basis, allowing the interest to then earn interest in the subsequent months.

Quadruple

To multiply or increase fourfold; also refers to a quantity that is four times as large as another.

Effective Annual Rate

The interest rate that is adjusted for compounding over a yearly period.