Compared with other peer-to-peer networks, BitTorrent takes advantage of the fact that broadband Internet connections
A) continue to drop in price.
B) are immune from surveillance by the police.
C) provide higher speeds for downloading than for uploading.
D) have become the standard in most homes in the United States.
E) All of the above.

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BitTorrent takes advantage of the fact that broadband Internet connections provide higher speeds for downloading than for uploading. This is because the BitTorrent protocol works by breaking files into small pieces, which are then downloaded from multiple sources simultaneously. As a result, users can download files faster than if they were simply uploading and downloading at the same speed. While broadband Internet connections have become more affordable and widespread in recent years, this is not the primary advantage that BitTorrent leverages. Similarly, broadband connections are not immune from surveillance by law enforcement agencies, so option (B) is incorrect. Option (D) is also not completely relevant, as while broadband Internet access is widespread in homes across the US, this is not the key advantage that BitTorrent exploits.

Compared with Other Peer-To-Peer Networks, BitTorrent Takes Advantage of the Fact