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During your discussions with one of the clients, you need to explain the meaning of a Virtual Private Network. Select the best definition:
Suggested Answer: D
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41 comments · newest first
KA
Kate
11 months ago
E sounds kinda off, isn't it all about virtual connections?
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Marjory
11 months ago
I thought VPNs were only for individual users, not networks.
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Geraldine
11 months ago
Wait, isn't B misleading? VPNs can connect to external networks too.
AV
Avery
12 months ago
Totally agree, option A is spot on!
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Felix
12 months ago
A VPN connects networks securely over the Internet.
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Theodora
1 year ago
E doesn't make sense at all; I remember that a VPN is still considered a virtual network, not a real one.
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Elizabeth
1 year ago
C seems a bit off to me; I recall that VPNs can work over public networks without needing a dedicated line.
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Solange
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like B is incorrect since VPNs are meant for external connections too, right?
JA
Jacklyn
1 year ago
I think A sounds right because it mentions secure communication over the Internet, which is what I remember about VPNs.
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Michel
1 year ago
The wording in some of these options is tricky. I'll need to re-read them a few times to make sure I understand the nuances.
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Paola
1 year ago
Option A sounds like the most comprehensive and accurate description of a VPN. I'll go with that.
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Allene
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the differences between the options. I'll need to think through each one carefully.
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Sheridan
1 year ago
This is a straightforward question about VPNs. I'm confident I can identify the best definition.
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Vi
1 year ago
I know VPNs are used to securely connect remote networks, so option A seems to capture that well.
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Chau
1 year ago
Ah, I see what they're getting at. In an agile process, quality should be built into the development from the start, not just tested at the end. Option C captures that really well.
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Stefania
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'll go with True since the question states that quality improvement programs must be management led and customer oriented.
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Doug
1 year ago
A VPN is a 'real' private network, huh? Well, I guess that makes it a 'virtual' reality then. Option E is the perfect choice for the 'virtually' uninformed.
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Louvenia
1 year ago
C: A VPN requires a private dedicated communication between the two end points.
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Ronald
1 year ago
A: Exactly, it helps keep the data safe from prying eyes.
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Jina
1 year ago
B: So, it's like creating a secure tunnel for communication?
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Gail
1 year ago
A: A VPN enables a group of two or more computer systems or networks, such as between a hospital and a clinic, to communicate securely over a public network, such as the Internet.
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German
1 year ago
A VPN between a machine and a private network, but never a remote network? Sounds like someone's been watching too many spy movies. Option D is a no-go.
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Leanna
1 year ago
User 3: Definitely, it allows secure communication between different networks.
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Ty
1 year ago
User 2: So, option A is the best definition for a Virtual Private Network.
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Gail
1 year ago
User 1: A VPN enables a group of two or more computer systems to communicate securely over a public network.
LA
Lacresha
1 year ago
A VPN requires a private dedicated communication? That's about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. Option C is a hard pass for me.
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Marvel
1 year ago
Hmm, a VPN between a hospital and a clinic, huh? Sounds like a medical emergency waiting to happen if the connection goes down. Better make sure that VPN is rock-solid!
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Ezekiel
1 year ago
C) A VPN requires a private dedicated communication between the two end points.
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Blair
1 year ago
That's right, it's all about secure communication over public networks.
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Becky
1 year ago
A) A VPN enables a group of two or more computer systems or networks, such as between a hospital and a clinic, to communicate securely over a public network, such as the Internet.
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Audra
2 years ago
I think option B) A VPN is used within the organization only and a firewall is needed to communicate with the external network, makes more sense in this context.
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Laurel
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the correct definition is C) A VPN requires a private dedicated communication between the two end points.
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Isadora
2 years ago
I think the best definition is A) A VPN enables a group of two or more computer systems or networks to communicate securely over a public network.
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Virgilio
2 years ago
I see your point, but I still think option A is the most accurate definition based on my understanding.
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Noel
2 years ago
A VPN enables secure communication over a public network? That's exactly what I need to explain to my client. Option A is the clear winner here.
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Thomasena
1 year ago
Lynelle: Thanks for confirming. I'll go with option A then.
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Ezekiel
1 year ago
User 3: So, option A is the best definition to explain to your client.
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Lynelle
1 year ago
User 2: Yes, that's right. It's like creating a secure tunnel over the internet.
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Miss
2 years ago
User 1: A VPN enables a group of two or more computer systems to communicate securely over a public network.
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Brandon
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the correct definition is C) A VPN requires a private dedicated communication between the two end points.
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Virgilio
2 years ago
I think the best definition is A) A VPN enables a group of two or more computer systems or networks to communicate securely over a public network.