Which of the following is an advantage of using a value-added network for EDI transactions?
A. Ability to deal with differing data protocols.
B. Increase in data redundancy.
C. Direct communication between trading partners.
D. Decrease in cost of EDI.
Answer:A
A is corrent because a value-added network is a privately owned network that routes EDI transactions and alleviates problems related to differences between various organizations’ hardware and software.
B is incorrect because a value-added network is likely to have no effect on data redundancy.
C is incorrect because a value-added network results in communications to the value-added network, and then to the trading partner.
D is incorrect because a value-added network is likely to increase the cost of EDI, not decrease it.