Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - E-Commerce

What does e-commerce refer to?

• Commercial activity conducted through mail

• Commercial activity conducted over the phone

• Commercial activity conducted in person

• Commercial activity conducted over the Internet

Which type of e-commerce involves a person buying a product from a business' website?

• Business to Consumer (B2C)

• Consumer-to-Business (C2B)

• Business to Business (B2B)

• Consumer to Consumer (C2C)

What is an example of a digital good that can be instantly purchased through e-commerce?

• A physical product

• A custom application

• A piece of software

• A pair of shoes

Which type of e-commerce involves one business purchasing goods or services from another business?

• Business to Consumer (B2C)

• Consumer-to-Business (C2B)

• Business to Business (B2B)

• Consumer to Consumer (C2C)

What is an advantage of e-commerce when buying digital goods?

• Can examine products in person

• Limited selection of products

• Requires physical shipping

• Instant purchase and download

Which type of e-commerce involves an individual selling a product or service to a business?

• Business to Consumer (B2C)

• Business to Business (B2B)

• Consumer to Consumer (C2C)

• Consumer-to-Business (C2B)

What is a drawback of e-commerce when buying physical products?

• Instant delivery

• Opportunity to examine products in person

• Limited selection of products

• Requires shipping and delivery

Which type of e-commerce involves one person selling something to another person through a website?

• Business to Consumer (B2C)

• Business to Business (B2B)

• Consumer to Consumer (C2C)

• Consumer-to-Business (C2B)

What is a form of Consumer-to-Business (C2B) e-commerce?

• A person hiring an artist to draw a picture

• An individual selling a product to a business

• A person buying a product from a business' website

• A business selling to another business

What technology is beginning to offer customers the chance to see products in their homes?

• Machine Learning (ML)

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Augmented Reality (AR)

• Virtual Reality (VR)