PRC-3 · Chapter 5 · Question 31 of 74
A car manufacturer sets up a secure, private web portal. They give login credentials to their top five raw material suppliers so the suppliers can check inventory levels. What type of network is this?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) An Extranet
Explanation
An extranet is an extension of an organization's internal network that allows secure, controlled access to trusted external parties, like suppliers or partners.
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