You are distributing a large video game file using BitTorrent. First, you upload the initial file and make it available via a central server called a tracker. Other users can then connect to the tracker and download the file. Each user who downloads the file makes it available to other users to download. The use of BitTorrent significantly reduces the original provider's hardware and bandwidth resource costs. BitTorrent is an example of what type of network?
A) Centralized network
B) Client-server network
C) Peer-to-peer (P2P) network
D) Virtual private network (VPN)

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BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer (P2P) network where each user (peer) can download and upload files to other users, reducing the load on a central server.

You Are Distributing a Large Video Game File Using BitTorrent