Which statement best explains what the internet is?
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Intro to Computing - How the Internet Works
Which statement best explains what the internet is?
AA private network used only by government agencies
BA single large computer storing all online information
CA global system connecting many smaller networks together
DA software program that manages websites
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand the internet's nature
The internet is not a single device but a collection of interconnected networks.
Step 2: Evaluate each option
A global system connecting many smaller networks together correctly describes the internet as a global system of networks. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because the internet is not a single computer, not private to governments, and not a software program.
Final Answer:
A -> Option C
Quick Check:
Internet = many networks connected [OK]
Quick Trick:Internet connects many networks worldwide [OK]
Common Mistakes:
Thinking the internet is one big computer
Confusing the internet with a private network
Believing the internet is just software
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