E-Commerce and E-Business Basics Quiz

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What is the definition of e-commerce?

Selling goods only to consumers

Communicating with public administrations

Using ICT for business transactions (correct)

Exchanging goods between individuals

In e-business, what does the concept focus on?

Ignoring the benefits of ICT

Communicating only with suppliers

Transforming business activities using traditional methods

Enhancing key processes through Internet technologies (correct)

What are examples of customer-focused processes enhanced in e-business?

Ordering and replenishment of stocks

Promotional and marketing efforts (correct)

Electronic links with suppliers

Production control processes

Which process is NOT enhanced in e-business according to the text?

Data entry for inventory Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between e-commerce and e-business?

E-commerce involves selling goods online only, e-business involves all business activities. Signup and view all the answers

How does e-commerce differ from traditional commerce?

E-commerce is any business transaction executed using ICT. Signup and view all the answers

What are the economic factors achieved by e-commerce?

Decreasing communications costs, Faster electronic transactions with suppliers, Lower advertising costs, and Cheaper customer service alternatives Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes internal economic integration from external economic integration?

Internal integration involves communication between various departments, while external integration involves electronic communication between corporations, suppliers, customers, or clients Signup and view all the answers

What factor encourages organizations to use e-commerce for product promotion and marketing?

Capture international markets Signup and view all the answers

How can the installation of telephone landlines in rural areas impact telecommunication companies positively?

By including cable TV and Internet charges in addition to local and long-distance telephone charges Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between e-commerce and traditional commerce?

Differentiated based on their business processes Signup and view all the answers

How do technology factors contribute to e-commerce?

Digitizing content, compressing data, and promoting open systems for communication convergence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of multimedia storage servers in the context provided?

To provide a constant supply of media information to display sites Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an important element of an e-commerce website?

Website Analytics Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Payment Gateway in an e-commerce transaction process?

To process the payment and transfer funds from the customer's account to the merchant's account Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not mentioned as a factor to be considered in e-commerce website development?

Search engine optimization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Merchant Account in the e-commerce transaction process?

To provide a special bank account for the merchant to receive payments Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge in selling through e-commerce compared to traditional commerce?

Difficulty in allowing customers to touch or smell the products Signup and view all the answers

Why do people find online buying and selling products comfortable according to the text?

As a result of the ease of transactions Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor influencing the success of e-commerce applications?

Innovativeness and diversity of multimedia packaging and content Signup and view all the answers

In what form does multimedia content in e-commerce applications typically exist according to the text?

Combination of text, audio, video, and graphics Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of multimedia storage servers in e-commerce applications?

Critical components in the design phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between traditional commerce and e-commerce regarding product examination?

Customers can touch and smell products in traditional commerce Signup and view all the answers