A(n)_____ 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 information system.
A) extranet
B) corporate portal
C) executive information system
D) intranet

Question

A(n)_____ 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 information system.
A) ​extranet 
B) ​corporate portal 
C) ​executive information system 
D) ​intranet

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An extranet is a private network that allows external authorized users access to parts of a company's information system. This allows companies to exchange information and conduct transactions with external stakeholders such as suppliers or customers. A corporate portal is an internal website that provides employees with access to company information and resources. An executive information system is a specialized information system designed to support the decision-making needs of senior executives. An intranet is a private network that provides internal access to a company's information system.

A(n)_____ Allows Companies to Exchange Information and Conduct Transactions by Purposely