Question

Read this excerpt from "Why No Policeman on the Block?"
Already, young computer nerds who have attempted to fill this curious vacuum by writing simple directories for the Internet have amassed fabulous fortunes overnight when their companies went public. Netscape's co-founder Jim Clark's fortune ballooned to an astonishing half billion dollars the day the company went public. (Clark reached billionaire status only eighteen months after starting his company; it took Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, twelve years.)
Which is the most accurate summary of Kaku's argument?
A. Young people interested in pursuing Internet-related careers are likely to accomplish financial success.
B. The rapid success of Netscape's launch is proof that there is a demand for Internet directories.
C. Internet commerce moguls, such as Jim Clark, will generate billions of dollars in profits for their companies.
D. Innovative individuals, such as Jim Clark, will greatly assist the future of Internet efficiency.

Answer 1

The answer is B. The rapid success of Netscape's launch is proof that there is a demand for Internet directories.

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Answer 2

Why No Policeman on the Block, is written by Michio Kaku.  It can be summarized as the success of Netscape's launch is evidence of the demand for directories.

What is the book Visions about?

Vision is a book by Michio Kaku and depicts the revolution brought by science in every field. It portrays many scientific inventions that changed the different dogmas of life.

Kaku argues in the excerpt that there are no regulations and security on the internet and hence require directories such as those launched by Netscape.

Therefore, option B. success of Netscape is proof of demand for directories.

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