Question

______ is a standard communications protocol used to connect computer networks around the world.
a. the internet \tc. video
b. television \td. the world wide web

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A (The Internet): The Internet uses protocols (like TCP/IP) to connect computer networks globally.
• Option B (Television): A medium for broadcasting, not a protocol for network connections.
• Option C (Video): A type of media, not a communications protocol.
• Option D (The World Wide Web): A system of interlinked documents on the Internet, not the protocol for network connection.

So the correct answer is the one related to the protocol - enabled global network connection.

Answer:

A. The Internet