Exam 18: Building E-Commerce Applications and Infrastructure

The build-from-scratch EC development method is the most common method because it provides the highest level of security.

________ enables the sharing and/or aggregation of physical resources,such as operating systems,software,and IT services,in a way that hides the technical detail from the end users and reduces the per unit service cost.

________ is the term for separate products that serve as the glue between two applications;it is sometimes called plumbing because it connects two sides of an application and passes data between them.

Web site modules must be tested using a series of different tests.Usability testing is the test to insure that the user interface is designed to provide a pleasant and helpful experience for the user.

EC applications,like all other information systems,are usually built to enable one or more business processes.Consequently,their planning must be aligned with that of the organization's overall business plan and the specific processes involved.

________ is a method of transferring the management or day-to-day execution of an entire business function to a third-party service provider

The Web site development strategy that a firm chooses determines the return on its Web site investment.

The EC application development technique that is most appropriate for strategic applications that will differentiate the company from its competitors is called:

Web site modules must be tested using a series of different tests.Unit testing is the testing of each module one at a time.

A(n)________ site is an online intermediary that offers businesses access to hundreds of parts and services provided by suppliers.

Web site modules must be tested using a series of different tests.Acceptance testing determines whether the site meets the firm's original business objectives and vision.

________ measures the time required to complete an operation such as downloading a Web page.It is an indicator of the users' experience with the system.

A(n)________ is essentially the combination of two or more Web sites into a single Web site that provides the content of both sites (whole or partial)to deliver a novel product to consumers.

The EC application development technique in which entire applications are employed in the new system,and that is especially useful when applications from several business partners must be integrated,is called:

It usually takes much more time,effort,and money to operate and maintain a site than it does to build and install it in the first place.

It is important that a firm first choose the correct development strategy to obtain the greatest return on its investment and then develop a clear understanding of the e-commerce system requirements.

Enterprise use of social software include all of the following except:

Market research is imperative to the success of a business,and the more a company knows and understands about its customer base,the better it can serve them.

When planning an EC project,planners must first consider:

The ideal developer is one who can design a site with the correct look and feel,who has an in-depth knowledge of search engine optimization,and who also is able to correctly handle any complex coding that may be required.