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An ISP provides:

AFood
BInternet accessCORRECT
CHardware
DBank loans
AI
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning** ISP stands for **Internet Service Provider**. Break down the name itself: "Service" + "Provider" tells you they *provide a service*. What service? Internet access. Think of ISPs you know in Nigeria — MTN, Airtel, Glo, Spectranet, Smile. What do they all sell you? Data bundles, WiFi subscriptions, broadband — all ways to **connect to the internet**. That's their core business. Just like NEPA (sorry, PHCN!) provides electricity, an ISP provides internet connectivity. **Why the wrong options tempt you** - **A) Food** — Obviously wrong, but included to test if you're reading carefully - **C) Hardware** — Tricky! Some ISPs *sell* routers or modems, but that's extra. Their main job is the *connection*, not the equipment - **D) Bank loans** — Completely unrelated; mixing up business types **Quick takeaway** The "S" in ISP means **Service** — and that service is always getting you online, nothing else.
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