E-Commerce 1st Test - Covered Chap 1 & 2

What is the primary reason for studying E-commerce?

• To understand the history of the internet

• To analyze e-commerce ideas, models, and issues

• To learn about traditional business models

• To understand physical retail stores

Which of the following is NOT a feature of E-commerce technology?

• Ubiquity

• Global reach

• Limited bandwidth

• Universal standards

What is the difference between E-commerce and E-business?

• E-commerce involves digital transactions within a firm

• E-business includes commercial transactions across organizational boundaries

• E-commerce involves digitally enabled commercial transactions between organizations and individuals

• E-business does not involve information systems

Which of the following is a major trend in E-commerce?

• Decline in mobile platform usage

• Decrease in online social interaction

• Strong growth in all forms of E-commerce

• Reduction in information density

Which type of E-commerce involves online businesses selling to individual consumers?

• Business-to-Business (B2B)

• Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C)

• Business-to-Consumer (B2C)

• Mobile E-commerce (M-commerce)

What is the significance of the mobile platform in E-commerce?

• It has no impact on E-commerce

• It has made mobile E-commerce a reality

• It is only used for social media

• It is less popular than desktop platforms

Which feature of E-commerce technology allows users to create and distribute content on a large scale?

• Ubiquity

• Personalization

• Social technology

• Information richness

What was a key development in E-commerce during the 2001-2006 period?

• Introduction of Web 2.0

• Dot-com crash

• Emphasis on business-driven approach

• Development of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Which type of E-commerce is focused on engaging consumers based on their geographical location?

• Social E-commerce

• Local E-commerce

• Mobile E-commerce

• Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C)

What is the role of universal standards in E-commerce?

• They vary by country

• They make price discovery more costly

• They ensure the same technology standards for all nations

• They limit the reach of E-commerce