what is the internet protocol (ip).

A. a set of rules describing what behavior is acceptable on the internet
B. a law that says the internet is for everyone
C. a protocol that defines the structure of an internet adrsss and assigns a unique address to every device on the internet
D. an agreement that sets a limit on the number of computers that can be on the internet at any given time

C. a protocol that defines the structure of an internet address and assigns a unique address to every device on the internet