B211 Self-Test Week 11

Current Affairs Self-Test - Week 11

The following are excerpts from newpaper articles. Read the excerpts and answer the question below each excerpt.

Excerpt:
THE launch of new .biz domain names has been delayed for "more testing", amid legal tussles over the allocation of the names.
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.biz is one of seven new top-level domain names which have attracted controversy since they were introduced last year.

Name one other new top-level domain approved by ICANN besides .biz?

Excerpt:

TELSTRA has launched legal action against Optus over advertising that promises customers no risks in switching carriers.
A result is expected in the Federal Court in Melbourne today. Since the launch of mobile number portability, ... Optus has been advertising a "no-risk switch".
The deal offers a 10-day contract-free period for customers to try Optus. If they are not happy, they can pull out and not incur any costs except for their calls.

What is "mobile number portability"?

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