Question 1

Which of the following is not an effect that E-commerce has had on organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  E-commerce enables smaller businesses to operate in areas dominated by larger companies. 
B)  E-commerce increases the number of potential customers to whom the company can market its products. 
C)  E-commerce is a costly medium for increasing market share. 
D)  E-commerce removes many barriers for start-up businesses. 
E)  E-commerce makes it easy to reach customers around the world. 
A)  E-commerce enables smaller businesses to operate in areas dominated by larger companies. 
B)  E-commerce increases the number of potential customers to whom the company can market its products. 
C)  E-commerce is a costly medium for increasing market share. 
D)  E-commerce removes many barriers for start-up businesses. 
E)  E-commerce makes it easy to reach customers around the world.

Question 2

All of the following are limitations of traditional payment methods in electronic commerce except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cash cannot be used because there is no face-to-face contact. 
B)  Paying for goods and services via the mail takes more time. 
C)  Not all organizations accept credit cards. 
D)  It is more secure for the buyer to use the telephone than to complete a secure transaction on a computer. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Cash cannot be used because there is no face-to-face contact. 
B)  Paying for goods and services via the mail takes more time. 
C)  Not all organizations accept credit cards. 
D)  It is more secure for the buyer to use the telephone than to complete a secure transaction on a computer. 
E)  None of the above

Question 3

In _____ auctions, there is one buyer who wants to buy a product. Suppliers submit bids, and the lowest bid wins.

Accepted Answer

A)  forward 
B)  static 
C)  reverse 
D)  physical 
E)  simple 
A)  forward 
B)  static 
C)  reverse 
D)  physical 
E)  simple

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In ________ e-commerce, an organization provides information and services to its workers.

Accepted Answer

A)  business-to-employee 
B)  consumer-to-consumer 
C)  consumer-to-business 
D)  business-to-consumer 
E)  government-to-business 
A)  business-to-employee 
B)  consumer-to-consumer 
C)  consumer-to-business 
D)  business-to-consumer 
E)  government-to-business

Question 6

You decide to start a landscaping business called Trim Grass. You type HYPERLINK "http://www.TrimGrass.com"www.TrimGrass.com in a Web browser, and you no page with that name appears. The domain name is therefore available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Difficulties in order fulfillment are most closely associated with which type of electronic commerce?

Accepted Answer

A)  business-to-business 
B)  business-to-consumer 
C)  government-to-citizen 
D)  business-to-employee 
E)  mobile commerce 
A)  business-to-business 
B)  business-to-consumer 
C)  government-to-citizen 
D)  business-to-employee 
E)  mobile commerce

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss the various types of electronic commerce.

Accepted Answer

Electronic commerce, or e-commerce, refe

Question 10

_____ are typically used for unplanned B2B purchases for amounts under $2000.

Accepted Answer

A)  Electronic checks 
B)  Stored-value money cards 
C)  Purchasing cards 
D)  Smart cards 
E)  Person-to-person payments 
A)  Electronic checks 
B)  Stored-value money cards 
C)  Purchasing cards 
D)  Smart cards 
E)  Person-to-person payments

Question 11

Visiting the Web site of a car manufacturer (e.g., HYPERLINK "http://www.gm.com"www.gm.com), entering the specifications for the car you want, and then picking up your car at your local dealership is an example of partial electronic commerce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which type of electronic commerce is the largest by volume?

Accepted Answer

A)  business-to-employee 
B)  consumer-to-consumer 
C)  business-to-business 
D)  business-to-consumer 
E)  none of the above 
A)  business-to-employee 
B)  consumer-to-consumer 
C)  business-to-business 
D)  business-to-consumer 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

Differentiate between electronic storefronts and electronic malls, and provide examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Electronic storefronts and electronic ma

Question 14

A vendor asks its business partners to place logos or banners on their Web sites. If customers click on a logo, visit the vendor's site, and make a purchase, then the vendor pays a commission to the partner. This scenario illustrates which business model?

Accepted Answer

A)  find-the-best-price 
B)  electronic tendering system 
C)  name-your-own-price 
D)  online direct marketing 
E)  affiliate marketing 
A)  find-the-best-price 
B)  electronic tendering system 
C)  name-your-own-price 
D)  online direct marketing 
E)  affiliate marketing

Question 15

Hacking is the indiscriminate distribution of electronic ads without permission of the receiver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

You can make a purchase in a referral mall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

You decide to start a landscaping business called Trim Grass. Some of your residential clients would like to pay their bills online. Which of the following methods will not be appropriate for this type of payment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electronic checks 
B)  Electronic credit cards 
C)  Purchasing cards 
D)  Person-to-person payments 
E)  Stored-value money cards 
A)  Electronic checks 
B)  Electronic credit cards 
C)  Purchasing cards 
D)  Person-to-person payments 
E)  Stored-value money cards

Question 19

_____ enable two individuals to transfer funds without using a credit card.

Accepted Answer

A)  Electronic checks 
B)  Stored-value money cards 
C)  Purchasing cards 
D)  Smart cards 
E)  Person-to-person payments 
A)  Electronic checks 
B)  Stored-value money cards 
C)  Purchasing cards 
D)  Smart cards 
E)  Person-to-person payments

Question 20

_____ auctions employ a request for quotation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Forward 
B)  Static 
C)  Reverse 
D)  Physical 
E)  Simple 
A)  Forward 
B)  Static 
C)  Reverse 
D)  Physical 
E)  Simple

Which of the following is not an effect that E-commerce has had on organizations?

All of the following are limitations of traditional payment methods in electronic commerce except:

In _____ auctions, there is one buyer who wants to buy a product. Suppliers submit bids, and the lowest bid wins.

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

In ________ e-commerce, an organization provides information and services to its workers.

You decide to start a landscaping business called Trim Grass. You type HYPERLINK "http://www.TrimGrass.com"www.TrimGrass.com in a Web browser, and you no page with that name appears. The domain name is therefore available.

Difficulties in order fulfillment are most closely associated with which type of electronic commerce?

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

Discuss the various types of electronic commerce.

_____ are typically used for unplanned B2B purchases for amounts under $2000.

Visiting the Web site of a car manufacturer (e.g., HYPERLINK "http://www.gm.com"www.gm.com), entering the specifications for the car you want, and then picking up your car at your local dealership is an example of partial electronic commerce.

Which type of electronic commerce is the largest by volume?

Differentiate between electronic storefronts and electronic malls, and provide examples of each.

A vendor asks its business partners to place logos or banners on their Web sites. If customers click on a logo, visit the vendor's site, and make a purchase, then the vendor pays a commission to the partner. This scenario illustrates which business model?

Hacking is the indiscriminate distribution of electronic ads without permission of the receiver.

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

You can make a purchase in a referral mall.

You decide to start a landscaping business called Trim Grass. Some of your residential clients would like to pay their bills online. Which of the following methods will not be appropriate for this type of payment?

_____ enable two individuals to transfer funds without using a credit card.

_____ auctions employ a request for quotation.

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

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Exam 7: E-Business and E-Commerce

Which of the following is not an effect that E-commerce has had on organizations?

All of the following are limitations of traditional payment methods in electronic commerce except:

In _____ auctions, there is one buyer who wants to buy a product. Suppliers submit bids, and the lowest bid wins.

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

In ________ e-commerce, an organization provides information and services to its workers.

You decide to start a landscaping business called Trim Grass. You type HYPERLINK "http://www.TrimGrass.com"www.TrimGrass.com in a Web browser, and you no page with that name appears. The domain name is therefore available.

Difficulties in order fulfillment are most closely associated with which type of electronic commerce?

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

Discuss the various types of electronic commerce.

_____ are typically used for unplanned B2B purchases for amounts under $2000.

Visiting the Web site of a car manufacturer (e.g., HYPERLINK "http://www.gm.com"www.gm.com), entering the specifications for the car you want, and then picking up your car at your local dealership is an example of partial electronic commerce.

Which type of electronic commerce is the largest by volume?

Differentiate between electronic storefronts and electronic malls, and provide examples of each.

A vendor asks its business partners to place logos or banners on their Web sites. If customers click on a logo, visit the vendor's site, and make a purchase, then the vendor pays a commission to the partner. This scenario illustrates which business model?

Hacking is the indiscriminate distribution of electronic ads without permission of the receiver.

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

You can make a purchase in a referral mall.

You decide to start a landscaping business called Trim Grass. Some of your residential clients would like to pay their bills online. Which of the following methods will not be appropriate for this type of payment?

_____ enable two individuals to transfer funds without using a credit card.

_____ auctions employ a request for quotation.

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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