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What is e-commerce?
What is e-commerce?
What does B2C stand for?
What does B2C stand for?
Business-to-Consumer
What does B2B stand for?
What does B2B stand for?
Business-to-Business
What does B2G stand for?
What does B2G stand for?
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What does HTTPS stand for?
What does HTTPS stand for?
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What controversy surrounds taxation?
What controversy surrounds taxation?
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What is encryption?
What is encryption?
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A well-known CA, certificate _____
A well-known CA, certificate _____
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What is asymmetric key encryption?
What is asymmetric key encryption?
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What is the purpose of a hash function?
What is the purpose of a hash function?
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A digital _______ is a form of an asymmetric key.
A digital _______ is a form of an asymmetric key.
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What is an international e-commerce issue?
What is an international e-commerce issue?
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What does SSL stand for?
What does SSL stand for?
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What is cipher text?
What is cipher text?
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What is decryption?
What is decryption?
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In asymmetric encryption, the ____ key is readily available.
In asymmetric encryption, the ____ key is readily available.
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E-commerce ______ issues include making sure transactions and stored data are safe.
E-commerce ______ issues include making sure transactions and stored data are safe.
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What does EDI stand for?
What does EDI stand for?
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What is NFC?
What is NFC?
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What is mobile payment?
What is mobile payment?
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What is a merchant account?
What is a merchant account?
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Study Notes
E-commerce Overview
- E-commerce integrates communication, data management, and security technologies for exchanging information on goods and services sales.
- Types of e-commerce include B2C (Business-to-Consumer), B2B (Business-to-Business), and B2G (Business-to-Government).
Security Protocols
- HTTPS is a protocol that secures data transmissions through SSL (Secure Sockets Layer).
- SSL ensures private exchange of data over public networks, protecting transactional information.
Key Terms in E-commerce
- Taxation is a contentious issue between merchants and government entities.
- Encryption refers to converting data into an unreadable format to ensure security.
- Decryption is the reverse process, converting cipher text back to its original, understandable form.
Digital Certificates and Keys
- A digital certificate, part of asymmetric key encryption, contains details about its holder and issuer.
- Public keys are openly accessible in asymmetric encryption, while private keys remain confidential.
- Hash functions validate the integrity of messages by ensuring data has not been altered during transmission.
Electronic Transactions
- EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) enhances the exchange of business documents.
- NFC (Near Field Communication) enables short-range wireless communication for data exchange between nearby devices.
- Mobile payments involve using mobile devices for electronic transactions concerning goods or services.
Financial Aspects
- Merchant accounts allow businesses to accept credit card payments, facilitating online and mobile commerce transactions.
International Considerations
- E-commerce transcends local borders, incorporating cultural, communicational, and geographical differences that influence global transactions.
Security Issues
- Security concerns in e-commerce demand robust systems to prevent data tampering and ensure transaction confidentiality.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts related to e-commerce with this Chapter 12 review quiz. Terms such as B2C, B2B, and B2G will be covered to enhance your understanding of modern commerce. Perfect for students looking to solidify their grasp of the material before exams.