Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing — Question 92

Which of the following describes a third-party network that connects an organization specifically with its trading partners?

Answer options

• A. Value-added network (VAN).
• B. Local area network (LAN).
• C. Metropolitan area network (MAN).
• D. Wide area network (WAN).

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Value-added network (VAN), as it is specifically designed to facilitate communication and data exchange between trading partners. The other options refer to different types of networks: B (LAN) is local, C (MAN) covers a metropolitan area, and D (WAN) spans a wide geographical area, none of which are tailored for trading partner connections.