Which of the following best describes the protocols used on the Internet?

Question

A. The protocols of the Internet are designed by government agencies to ensure they remain free to use
B. The protocols of the Internet are secret to maintain the privacy and security of people using them
C. Each device connected to the Internet will use a protocol designed by the company that manufactured it
D. The protocols of the Internet are open and used by all devices connected to the network

Answer 1

D. The protocols of the Internet are open and used by all devices connected to the network.

This option best describes the nature of Internet protocols, as they are standardized and publicly documented, allowing different devices and systems to communicate with each other effectively.