Nepal Oil Corporation2081 BSQuestion 2 of 16
Distinguish among Internet, Extranet and Intranet along with suitable examples.
5 marks
Question source
- Exam year
- 2081 BS / 2024 AD
- Level
- Level 5
- Paper
- Technical – Subjective
- Section
- Section A: Short & Long Answer Questions (50 Marks)
Model answer
Comparison of Internet, Intranet, and Extranet:
| Feature | Intranet | Extranet | Internet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Definition | Private network accessible only to internal organization staff | Private network accessible to internal staff and authorized external partners | Global public network of interconnected computer networks |
| Accessibility | Strictly internal employees | Employees + business partners, vendors, clients | Public (anyone worldwide) |
| Security | High (protected by internal firewalls) | High (requires authentication and VPN) | Public / Variable security |
| Example | Nepal Oil Corporation internal HR portal | NOC dealer ordering portal for petrol pump owners | www.noc.org.np public website |