Which of the following allows companies to exchange information and conduct transactions by purposely providing outsiders with direct,Web browser-based access to authorized parts of a company's intranet?
A)extranet
B)virtual portal
C)Web service
D)corporate portal

Question

Which of the following allows companies to exchange information and conduct transactions by purposely providing outsiders with direct,Web browser-based access to authorized parts of a company's intranet?
A)extranet  
B)virtual portal  
C)Web service  
D)corporate portal

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An extranet allows companies to securely share information and conduct transactions with authorized external parties such as customers, suppliers, or partners. It is an extension of a company's intranet that is accessible through a Web browser and requires authentication and authorization for access to specific parts of the intranet. Virtual portal, Web service, and corporate portal are not specifically focused on external sharing and may not provide the same level of security and control.

Which of the Following Allows Companies to Exchange Information and Conduct