Which term would you use to describe a network created for partners outside the organization to access certain information and applications?

Which term would you use to describe a network created for partners outside the organization to access certain information and applications?

• A. Intranet
• B. Information System
• C. Extranet
• D. Information Technology

Answer: (C)

Extranet is the network designed to let approved external partners access only the parts of your information and applications that you want to share. It extends a company’s internal network (intranet) to outside users, but with strict controls so partners can view or use specific resources without gaining access to everything inside your organization. This setup is common for working with suppliers, distributors, or customers who need to interact with certain systems—like checking inventory, placing orders, or accessing product catalogs—while keeping the rest of the network secure and private. The intranet, by contrast, is meant for internal employees only. An information system refers to the overall collection of people, processes, data, and technology used to manage information, not specifically about external access. Information technology is the broader field that encompasses all computing resources, not a particular type of network. So the correct term describes a controlled, externally accessible network that supports collaboration with outside partners.

Extranet is the network designed to let approved external partners access only the parts of your information and applications that you want to share. It extends a company’s internal network (intranet) to outside users, but with strict controls so partners can view or use specific resources without gaining access to everything inside your organization.

This setup is common for working with suppliers, distributors, or customers who need to interact with certain systems—like checking inventory, placing orders, or accessing product catalogs—while keeping the rest of the network secure and private. The intranet, by contrast, is meant for internal employees only. An information system refers to the overall collection of people, processes, data, and technology used to manage information, not specifically about external access. Information technology is the broader field that encompasses all computing resources, not a particular type of network.

So the correct term describes a controlled, externally accessible network that supports collaboration with outside partners.