Jacob recently began a new job at a consulting firm. He has learned that the company's network is partially accessible to outside users, as well as employees. Outsiders can view parts of the network with a valid username and password, while unauthorized users are kept out by a specialized firewall protecting the network. Which of the following terms describes the consulting firm's network?
A)intranet
B)exonet
C)internet
D)extranet

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The consulting firm's network is described as an extranet because it allows certain external users (with valid usernames and passwords) to access parts of the network while restricting unauthorized users with a firewall.

Jacob Recently Began a New Job at a Consulting Firm