Which of the following BEST describes an extranet?

A. a software and hardware system that prevents outsiders from accessing a company's network

B. a tool that searches Web pages containing the user's search terms and then displays pages that match

C. a private network of internal websites and other sources of information available to a company's employees

D. an Internet connection allowing outsiders limited access to a firm's internal information system

E. a delivery system linked to production schedules

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Barrett Newman

Computers & Technology

28 October, 06:53

Which of the following BEST describes an extranet?

A. a software and hardware system that prevents outsiders from accessing a company's network

B. a tool that searches Web pages containing the user's search terms and then displays pages that match

C. a private network of internal websites and other sources of information available to a company's employees

D. an Internet connection allowing outsiders limited access to a firm's internal information system

E. a delivery system linked to production schedules

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Lea Harrison · Answer 1

D. an Internet connection allowing outsiders limited access to a firm's internal information system

Explanation:

An extranet is a private network that allows partial access to a company's network to partners, services providers, and selected customers. It provides a secure way of information exchange between the business and its stakeholders. An extranet is comparable to a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in that it gives authorized parties access to needed services but not the whole network.