What Is a Virtual Private Network

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is a virtual private network?

• A) Are natural parts of the Earth's environment that can be used as physical paths to carry electrical signals.
• B) A way to use the public telecommunication infrastructure (e.g., Internet) to provide secure access to an organization's network
• C) A private network, provided by a third party, for exchanging information through a high capacity connection.
• D) Refers to a type of cable composed of four (or more) copper wires twisted around each other within a plastic sheath

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Definitions:

Direct Material

These are the raw materials and components that are consumed directly in the manufacture of a product.

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary in total in direct proportion to changes in activity level or volume, such as utility costs or raw materials that fluctuate with production levels.

Factory Depreciation

The decrease in value of manufacturing equipment and facilities over time due to wear and tear or obsolescence.

Return on Investment

A performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or compare the efficiency of multiple investments.