Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - NSP

What does NSP stand for?

• National Service Program

• Network Service Provider

• Internet Service Provider

• Network Security Protocol

What is the primary role of NSPs?

• Building and maintaining Internet infrastructure

• Manufacturing computer hardware

• Providing Internet access to customers

• Developing software applications

What type of lines connect hubs or Internet exchanges for routing Internet traffic?

• Wireless lines

• Fiber optic lines

• Satellite lines

• Copper lines

What is the bandwidth offered by communication lines of NSPs?

• 100 gigabits per second

• Hundreds of gigabits per second

• 10 gigabits per second

• Thousands of gigabits per second

Which of the following is NOT a commercial NSP in the United States?

• Tele2

• MCI

• Verizon

• AT&T

In which country are NSPs often owned and operated by the government?

• India

• United States

• Europe

• Australia

What is the relationship between NSPs and ISPs in the United States?

• They are usually separate companies

• They are non-profit organizations

• They are always the same company

• They are competitors

Which company is an example of an international NSP?

• Tele2

• Verizon

• Tata Communications

• AT&T

What is the purpose of the global network created by multiple NSPs?

• To restrict data flow

• To enable seamless data flow between computer systems worldwide

• To slow down Internet speed

• To limit Internet access

In which part of the world are NSPs and ISPs commonly a single entity?

• United States

• Europe

• Australia

• India