Question 1

Differentiate between pure and partial electronic commerce. Provide examples of companies in each category.

Accepted Answer

Pure electronic commerce refers to busin

Question 2

Purchasing cards are the ___________ equivalent of electronic credit cards.

Accepted Answer

A) B2B 
B) B2C 
C) C2C 
D) G2C 
A) B2B 
B) B2C 
C) C2C 
D) G2C

Question 3

The key mechanisms of the _____ marketplace model are forward auctions and electronic catalogs that can be customized for each large buyer.

Accepted Answer

A) buy-side 
B) sell-side 
C) group purchasing 
D) desktop purchasing 
E) electronic exchange 
A) buy-side 
B) sell-side 
C) group purchasing 
D) desktop purchasing 
E) electronic exchange

Question 4

Horizontal exchanges connect buyers and sellers across many industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The advantages of electronic commerce for consumers include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) You can buy from home 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 
B) You have a wider variety of products to choose from. 
C) You typically cannot access additional information, so you do not have information overload. 
D) You can easily compare prices and features. 
E) You can find unique items. 
A) You can buy from home 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 
B) You have a wider variety of products to choose from. 
C) You typically cannot access additional information, so you do not have information overload. 
D) You can easily compare prices and features. 
E) You can find unique items.

Question 6

Discuss the reasons for B2C E-commerce failures.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why B2C e-comm

Question 7

The key mechanisms in the sell-side marketplace are customized electronic catalogs and reverse auctions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

You decide to start a landscaping business called Trim Grass. You expect to use the Web to help clients find you and communicate with you. You will mow lawns, clean flower beds, and pick up leaves in the fall. You will send your clients monthly bills. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Trim Grass is using an e-commerce model. 
B) Trim Grass is using an e-business model. 
C) Trim Grass is using a forward auction. 
D) Trim Grass is an electronic marketplace. 
E) Trim Grass needs to worry about channel conflict. 
A) Trim Grass is using an e-commerce model. 
B) Trim Grass is using an e-business model. 
C) Trim Grass is using a forward auction. 
D) Trim Grass is an electronic marketplace. 
E) Trim Grass needs to worry about channel conflict.

Question 9

How are other retailers competing with Amazon?

Accepted Answer

A) They are closing their stores and moving toward online only. 
B) They are shipping products from more warehouses just like Amazon. 
C) They are opening more stores to increase their presence. 
D)  They are shipping directly from their stores. 
E) None of the above 
A) They are closing their stores and moving toward online only. 
B) They are shipping products from more warehouses just like Amazon. 
C) They are opening more stores to increase their presence. 
D)  They are shipping directly from their stores. 
E) None of the above

Question 10

Even though B2C EC is much larger by volume, B2B is more complex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

__________ represents the vast majority of e-commerce.

Accepted Answer

A) B2B 
B) B2C 
C) C2C 
D) G2C 
A) B2B 
B) B2C 
C) C2C 
D) G2C

Question 12

Virtual banks are those banks that are dedicated only to Internet transactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cyberbanking offers all of the following advantages except:

Accepted Answer

A) It is convenient for customers. 
B) It saves time for customers. 
C) It includes inexpensive transactions for the bank. 
D) It can help recruit remote customers. 
E) It is more expensive for the customer. 
A) It is convenient for customers. 
B) It saves time for customers. 
C) It includes inexpensive transactions for the bank. 
D) It can help recruit remote customers. 
E) It is more expensive for the customer.

Question 14

________ is the process whereby a fully automated electronic commerce transaction eliminates middlemen.

Accepted Answer

A) Disintegration 
B) Supply chain integration 
C) Direct sales 
D) Disintermediation 
E) Value-added services 
A) Disintegration 
B) Supply chain integration 
C) Direct sales 
D) Disintermediation 
E) Value-added services

Question 15

Which of the following is a disadvantage of click-and-mortar organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) Limited geographical reach 
B) Added complexity combining two different environments 
C) Customers uncomfortable with online transactions 
D) No face-to-face interaction with customers 
A) Limited geographical reach 
B) Added complexity combining two different environments 
C) Customers uncomfortable with online transactions 
D) No face-to-face interaction with customers

Question 16

Channel conflict occurs when click-and-mortar companies have problems with their regular distributors when they sell directly to customers online.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the various types of electronic commerce.

Accepted Answer

Electronic commerce, or e-commerce, refe

Question 18

You decide to start a landscaping business called Trim Grass. You created a Web site, but it doesn't seem to be attracting any clients. So, you decide to explore advertising on the Web. Which of the following advertising methods probably would not be beneficial?

Accepted Answer

A) Banner ads 
B) Pop-up or pop-under ads 
C) Spamming 
D) Permission marketing 
E) Viral marketing 
A) Banner ads 
B) Pop-up or pop-under ads 
C) Spamming 
D) Permission marketing 
E) Viral marketing

Question 19

What is Uber pricing?

Accepted Answer

A) standard local rates 
B) dynamic pricing 
C) both (a)and (b) 
D) None of the above 
A) standard local rates 
B) dynamic pricing 
C) both (a)and (b) 
D) None of the above

Question 20

_________ is(are)used for unplanned B2B purchases.

Accepted Answer

A) E-cheques 
B) Electronic credit cards 
C) Purchasing cards 
D) Stored value money cards 
A) E-cheques 
B) Electronic credit cards 
C) Purchasing cards 
D) Stored value money cards

Differentiate between pure and partial electronic commerce. Provide examples of companies in each category.

Purchasing cards are the ___________ equivalent of electronic credit cards.

The key mechanisms of the _____ marketplace model are forward auctions and electronic catalogs that can be customized for each large buyer.

Horizontal exchanges connect buyers and sellers across many industries.

The advantages of electronic commerce for consumers include all of the following except:

Discuss the reasons for B2C E-commerce failures.

The key mechanisms in the sell-side marketplace are customized electronic catalogs and reverse auctions.

You decide to start a landscaping business called Trim Grass. You expect to use the Web to help clients find you and communicate with you. You will mow lawns, clean flower beds, and pick up leaves in the fall. You will send your clients monthly bills. Which of the following is true?

How are other retailers competing with Amazon?

Even though B2C EC is much larger by volume, B2B is more complex.

__________ represents the vast majority of e-commerce.

Virtual banks are those banks that are dedicated only to Internet transactions.

Cyberbanking offers all of the following advantages except:

________ is the process whereby a fully automated electronic commerce transaction eliminates middlemen.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of click-and-mortar organizations?

Channel conflict occurs when click-and-mortar companies have problems with their regular distributors when they sell directly to customers online.

Discuss the various types of electronic commerce.

You decide to start a landscaping business called Trim Grass. You created a Web site, but it doesn't seem to be attracting any clients. So, you decide to explore advertising on the Web. Which of the following advertising methods probably would not be beneficial?

What is Uber pricing?

_________ is(are)used for unplanned B2B purchases.

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security and Controls

Data and Knowledge Management

Telecommunications and Networking

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Social Computing

Information Systems Within the Organization

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Technology Guide 1 : Hardware

Technology Guide 2 : Software

Technology Guide 3 : Cloud Computing

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Exam 7: E-Business and E-Commerce

Differentiate between pure and partial electronic commerce. Provide examples of companies in each category.

Purchasing cards are the ___________ equivalent of electronic credit cards.

The key mechanisms of the _____ marketplace model are forward auctions and electronic catalogs that can be customized for each large buyer.

Horizontal exchanges connect buyers and sellers across many industries.

The advantages of electronic commerce for consumers include all of the following except:

Discuss the reasons for B2C E-commerce failures.

The key mechanisms in the sell-side marketplace are customized electronic catalogs and reverse auctions.

You decide to start a landscaping business called Trim Grass. You expect to use the Web to help clients find you and communicate with you. You will mow lawns, clean flower beds, and pick up leaves in the fall. You will send your clients monthly bills. Which of the following is true?

How are other retailers competing with Amazon?

Even though B2C EC is much larger by volume, B2B is more complex.

__________ represents the vast majority of e-commerce.

Virtual banks are those banks that are dedicated only to Internet transactions.

Cyberbanking offers all of the following advantages except:

________ is the process whereby a fully automated electronic commerce transaction eliminates middlemen.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of click-and-mortar organizations?

Channel conflict occurs when click-and-mortar companies have problems with their regular distributors when they sell directly to customers online.

Discuss the various types of electronic commerce.

You decide to start a landscaping business called Trim Grass. You created a Web site, but it doesn't seem to be attracting any clients. So, you decide to explore advertising on the Web. Which of the following advertising methods probably would not be beneficial?

What is Uber pricing?

_________ is(are)used for unplanned B2B purchases.

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security and Controls

Data and Knowledge Management

Telecommunications and Networking

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Social Computing

Information Systems Within the Organization

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Technology Guide 1 : Hardware

Technology Guide 2 : Software

Technology Guide 3 : Cloud Computing

Technology Guide 4 : Intelligent Systems

Technology Guide 5 Protecting Your Information Assets

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