In networking, what does ISP stand for?

• A. Internet Security Protocol
• B. Internet Service Provider
• C. Internal System Program
• D. Integrated Service Platform

Answer: (B)

ISP stands for Internet Service Provider, the company that gives you access to the Internet. When you sign up with an ISP, they provide the connection path from your location to the broader Internet, assign you IP addresses, offer DNS services, and often supply equipment like modems or routers. They manage the transport across their own network and connect with other networks so you can reach websites, services, and servers worldwide. The other terms listed aren’t used to name this role in networking: Internet Security Protocol refers to security protocols, not a provider; Internal System Program isn’t a networking term; Integrated Service Platform isn’t the standard label for Internet access. In short, the entity that connects you to the Internet is the Internet Service Provider.