alleryStart learning →Which cost advantage do intranets carry?
AThey need no servers of any kind to operate
BThey are cheaper to install and maintain
CThey avoid all spending on staff training
DThey remove the need to buy any software
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. They are cheaper to install and maintain
1. Intranets are considerably less expensive to install and maintain than other network types.
2. They also take advantage of interactive internet features such as chat rooms and team workspaces.
3. Many software providers offer off-the-shelf intranet packages, so companies of all sizes can benefit.
4. Servers, software, and training are still required, which rules out the other options.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Business (CC BY 4.0), Ch 13 "Using Technology to Manage Information", section 13.2 An Inside Job: Intranets_
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