Question

what enables dissimilar systems connected to the internet to communicate with one another?
a the world wide web
b transmission control protocol/internet protocol (tcp/ip)
c file transfer protocol (ftp)
d an internet service provider (isp)

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The World Wide Web (WWW) is a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet, not the protocol enabling communication between dissimilar systems.
• Option B: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the set of communication protocols that allows different systems (regardless of their underlying architecture) connected to the Internet to communicate. It defines how data is transmitted, routed, and received across networks.
• Option C: File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is specifically used for transferring files between a client and a server over a network, not for general inter - system communication.
• Option D: An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that provides access to the Internet. It does not enable communication between dissimilar systems; it just provides the means to connect to the Internet.

Answer:

B. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)