💡 1. A. Value-added network (VAN) – ࿨ ࿩ ࿪ Correct Answer o A VAN is a third-party private network that facilitates secure communication between businesses and their trading partners (such as suppliers, customers, and vendors). o It is commonly used for electronic data interchange (EDI), ensuring secure and reliable exchange of business documents like purchase orders and invoices. 2. B. Local area network (LAN) – ᤶ ᤷ Incorrect o A LAN connects computers within a small geographic area, such as an office, building, or campus. o It does not connect an organization with its trading partners. 3. C. Metropolitan area network (MAN) – ᤶ ᤷ Incorrect o A MAN covers a larger geographic area than a LAN, such as a city or town, but it is not specifically designed for business-to-business communication. 4. D. Wide area network (WAN) – ᤶ ᤷ Incorrect o A WAN connects networks over large geographic distances (e.g., across cities or countries). o While it can facilitate remote communication, it is not specifically designed for secure business transactions like a VAN.