Information Systems Test 1

What is the primary source of revenue for popular internet user service sites?

• Subscriptions

• Donations

• Advertising

• Retail sales

Why do many people resist paying for information access online?

• They find it too technical

• They believe it should be free

• The content is unreliable

• Payment methods are limited

What is “disintermediation”?

• Hiring multiple retailers

• Adding new payment systems

• Cutting out the middleman

• Lowering subscription costs

What is a significant risk associated with credit card transactions online?

• Delayed delivery

• Identity theft

• Subscription cancellation

• Overcharging

Which type of online service still struggles to make consistent profits?

• Online advertising platforms

• Media and social networks

• Retail banking websites

• Travel booking portals

What is a key challenge for auction sites?

• Product returns

• Marketing outreach

• Secure payment and delivery

• Subscription models

Why do businesses store customer data on or near their websites?

• To reduce cost

• For faster access and service

• To attract hackers

• To avoid legal issues

What is the risk of storing customer data online?

• Data conversion errors

• Excessive traffic

• Hacking and data theft

• Overbilling

How do web retailers often manage inventory?

• Through auctions

• On a subscription basis

• Via consignment sales

• Using donation drives

Why must airline databases be robust online?

• For frequent updates

• To handle large interactive traffic

• To sell more tickets

• To maintain low prices