Mary connects to the Internet and types the address of a Web page on her browser. The browser sends a request to the system hosting the Web page, which then sends back the instructions to display the page requested. Which network is being used in this process?
A) circuit-switched network
B) client-server network
C) peer-to-peer network
D) VoIP network

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The process described involves a client (Mary's browser) sending a request to a server (the system hosting the Web page). This is a typical example of a client-server network.

The other options are not relevant to the process described. 
A) circuit-switched network is a type of telecommunications network, which is not necessary for accessing a Web page. 
C) peer-to-peer network involves direct communication between two or more devices, without the need for a centralized server. 
D) VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) network is used for making voice calls over the Internet, which is not the case in this scenario.

Mary Connects to the Internet and Types the Address of a Web