Understanding Online Outages

What is one reason for the increased frequency of online outages?

• The shutdown of major tech companies

• The rise of new social media platforms

• Increased internet usage and outdated infrastructure

• A decrease in global internet users

How do major tech companies like Amazon Web Services contribute to online outages?

• By monopolizing internet access

• By providing unreliable hardware

• By frequently changing their service terms

• By supporting a large number of services, creating a single point of failure

What is a potential consequence of relying heavily on a few major tech companies for online services?

• Widespread service disruptions when these companies face outages

• More personalized online experiences

• Increased competition among tech companies

• Lower costs for consumers

What is one infrastructure issue contributing to network congestion?

• Overuse of wireless internet

• Lack of upgrades to cable lines

• Excessive use of fiber optics

• Too many internet service providers

What is suggested as a solution to improve internet reliability?

• Improving cloud security and infrastructure

• Limiting internet access to certain hours

• Increasing the number of tech companies

• Reducing the number of internet users