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UPSC 2011: What is "Virtual Private Network"?
(a)It is a private computer network of an organization where the remote users can transmit encrypted information through the server of the organization.
(b)It is a computer network across a public internet that provides users access to their organization's network while maintaining the security of the information transmitted.
(c)It is a computer network in which users can access a shared pool of computing resources through a service provider.
(d)None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is a correct description of Virtual Private Network.
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) It is a computer network across a public internet that provides users access to their organization's network while maintaining the security of the information transmitted.
A Virtual Private Network extends a private organisational network over the public Internet by creating an encrypted tunnel; this lets remote users securely access the organisation’s internal resources while data remains protected. Option (b) captures this definition, whereas option (a) need not involve the public Internet and option (c) describes cloud computing. ([testbook.com](https://testbook.com/question-answer/what-is-virtual-private-network--60219062718455794a2061bb?utm_source=openai))
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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 2011 Science & Technology question?▼
The correct answer is option (b): It is a computer network across a public internet that provides users access to their organization's network while maintaining the security of the information transmitted.. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2011, GS Paper 1, as Question 99. It falls under Science & Technology > Computer & Information Technology.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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