Question 1

One of the predictions for the future of e-commerce is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  overall revenues from e-commerce will grow at an annualized rate of about 13% a year through 2018. 
B)  the first movers from the early years of e-commerce will retain or increase their market share as they continue to exploit economies of scale and switching costs. 
C)  prices will lower enough to encourage more consumers to engage in online shopping. 
D)  the number of online shoppers will continue to grow at double-digit rates. 
A)  overall revenues from e-commerce will grow at an annualized rate of about 13% a year through 2018. 
B)  the first movers from the early years of e-commerce will retain or increase their market share as they continue to exploit economies of scale and switching costs. 
C)  prices will lower enough to encourage more consumers to engage in online shopping. 
D)  the number of online shoppers will continue to grow at double-digit rates.

Question 2

Explain why a firm's online inventory control system is an example of e-business rather than e-commerce. What is the key factor in determining if a transaction is "commerce"?

Accepted Answer

E-business refers primarily to digitally

Question 3

The Web is a worldwide network of computer networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In 2014, there were an estimated ________ Internet hosts.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 million 
B)  10 million 
C)  100 million 
D)  1 billion 
A)  1 million 
B)  10 million 
C)  100 million 
D)  1 billion

Question 5

Which of the following statements is not True?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information asymmetries are continually being introduced by merchants and marketers. 
B)  Intermediaries have not disappeared. 
C)  Overall transaction costs have dropped dramatically. 
D)  Brands remain very important in e-commerce. 
A)  Information asymmetries are continually being introduced by merchants and marketers. 
B)  Intermediaries have not disappeared. 
C)  Overall transaction costs have dropped dramatically. 
D)  Brands remain very important in e-commerce.

Question 6

The early years of e-commerce are considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  the most promising time in history for the successful implementation of first mover advantages. 
B)  an economist's dream come True, where for a brief time consumers had access to all relevant market information and transaction costs plummeted. 
C)  a stunning technological success as the Internet and the Web increased from a few thousand to billions of e-commerce transactions per year. 
D)  a dramatic business success as 85% of dot-coms formed since 1995 became flourishing businesses. 
A)  the most promising time in history for the successful implementation of first mover advantages. 
B)  an economist's dream come True, where for a brief time consumers had access to all relevant market information and transaction costs plummeted. 
C)  a stunning technological success as the Internet and the Web increased from a few thousand to billions of e-commerce transactions per year. 
D)  a dramatic business success as 85% of dot-coms formed since 1995 became flourishing businesses.

One of the predictions for the future of e-commerce is that:

Explain why a firm's online inventory control system is an example of e-business rather than e-commerce. What is the key factor in determining if a transaction is "commerce"?

The Web is a worldwide network of computer networks.

In 2014, there were an estimated ________ Internet hosts.

Which of the following statements is not True?

The early years of e-commerce are considered:

E-Commerce Business Models and Concepts

E-Commerce Infrastructure: the Internet, Web, and Mobile Platform

Building an E-Commerce Presence: Web Sites, Mobile Sites, and Apps

E-Commerce Security and Payment Systems

E-Commerce Marketing and Advertising Concepts

Social, Mobile, and Local Marketing

Ethical, Social, and Political Issues in E-Commerce

Online Retailing and Services

Online Content and Media

Social Networks, Auctions, and Portals

B2b E-Commerce: Supply Chain Management and Collaborative Commerce

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Exam 1: The Revolution Is Just Beginning

One of the predictions for the future of e-commerce is that:

Explain why a firm's online inventory control system is an example of e-business rather than e-commerce. What is the key factor in determining if a transaction is "commerce"?

The Web is a worldwide network of computer networks.

In 2014, there were an estimated ________ Internet hosts.

Which of the following statements is not True?

The early years of e-commerce are considered:

E-Commerce Business Models and Concepts

E-Commerce Infrastructure: the Internet, Web, and Mobile Platform

Building an E-Commerce Presence: Web Sites, Mobile Sites, and Apps

E-Commerce Security and Payment Systems

E-Commerce Marketing and Advertising Concepts

Social, Mobile, and Local Marketing

Ethical, Social, and Political Issues in E-Commerce

Online Retailing and Services

Online Content and Media

Social Networks, Auctions, and Portals

B2b E-Commerce: Supply Chain Management and Collaborative Commerce

Filters