E-Commerce Overview and Payment Modes
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What characterizes E-Money transactions?

  • Payment is done over a network without a middleman. (correct)
  • They involve a middleman for processing payments.
  • Payments are made solely in cash.
  • They are only available for local transactions.
  • Which option is a requirement for secure e-payments?

  • Use of physical signatures for validation.
  • Immediate completion of all transactions.
  • Transparency in transaction fees.
  • Integrity of information during transmission. (correct)
  • How is a user authenticated in e-payment systems?

  • Through email verification only.
  • By their transaction history.
  • With a physical ID check at a bank branch.
  • By using a mechanism that verifies their identity. (correct)
  • What happens during an Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) if the accounts are in different banks?

    <p>The request is forwarded to the other bank for processing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle ensures that information is only accessible by authorized users during transmission?

    <p>Confidentiality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of electronic payment systems over manual processing?

    <p>Less time consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of encryption in secure e-payments?

    <p>To prevent unauthorized users from interpreting data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does non-repudiation in e-payments protect against?

    <p>The ability for a sender to deny sending a message or payment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a mode of electronic payment?

    <p>Cheque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What immediate action occurs after the amount is transferred to another account?

    <p>The customer is notified of the fund transfer by the bank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the credit card payment process, which entity pays on behalf of the customer initially?

    <p>Card Issuer Bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between debit cards and credit cards?

    <p>Debit card payments require sufficient balance in the bank account.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is associated with the merchant in a credit card transaction?

    <p>Acquirer Bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the microprocessor chip in a smart card?

    <p>To store customer work-related/personal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes electronic fund transfer (EFT) from other electronic payment methods?

    <p>EFT facilitates direct transfer of funds electronically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which card type deducts funds immediately from a bank account during a transaction?

    <p>Debit Card</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    E-Commerce Overview

    • E-Commerce involves electronic payment systems facilitating paperless monetary transactions.
    • Electronic payments streamline business processes, reducing paperwork, transaction costs, and labor expenses.
    • User-friendly and time-efficient electronic methods support organizations in expanding their market reach.

    Modes of Electronic Payments

    • Credit Card: Plastic card linked to an account; undergoes transactions without immediate payments from the user.
    • Debit Card: Similar to credit cards but requires a bank account; funds are deducted immediately upon transaction completion.
    • Smart Card: Contains a microprocessor to store personal and work-related information; offers added functionality beyond basic transactions.
    • E-Money: Digital currency allowing online transfers between financial institutions without intermediaries, enhancing speed and efficiency.
    • Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT): A process for transferring money between bank accounts; initiates via bank online services.

    Credit Card System

    • Cardholder: The customer using the credit card.
    • Merchant: Seller who accepts credit card payments.
    • Card Issuer Bank: Bank that issues the credit card to the customer.
    • Acquirer Bank: Merchant's bank that accepts the credit card transaction.
    • Card Brand: Networks like Visa or MasterCard that facilitate transactions.

    Debit Card Features

    • Requires a linked bank account for use.
    • Instant deduction of funds from the user's bank account upon transaction.

    Smart Card Attributes

    • Resembles credit and debit cards but includes a microchip for additional data storage.

    Electronic Fund Transfer Process

    • Customers can transfer funds online to other bank accounts, regardless of whether they are in the same bank.
    • Involves logging into a bank's website, registering the recipient's account, and requesting fund transfers.

    Security Systems for E-Payments

    • Confidentiality: Data should remain inaccessible to unauthorized parties; protection against interception is crucial.
    • Integrity: Information must remain unaltered during transmission.
    • Availability: Information needs to be retrievable within specified time frames.
    • Authenticity: A system must authenticate users before access is granted.
    • Non-Repudiation: Ensures that senders cannot deny having sent a message, and recipients cannot deny receiving it.
    • Encryption: Information should be securely encrypted and accessible only to authorized users.

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    This quiz covers the fundamentals of e-commerce, focusing on electronic payment systems that facilitate paperless transactions. Learn about various modes of payment, including credit and debit cards, smart cards, e-money, and electronic fund transfers. Understand how these systems enhance business efficiency and market expansion.

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