Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - EDI

What does EDI stand for?

• Electronic Data Integration

• Electronic Data Interchange

• Electronic Data Interface

• Electronic Data Interpretation

What is the main purpose of EDI?

• Transferring data between business networks

• Managing social media accounts

• Creating internal reports

• Designing websites

How does an EDI system translate data for a company's trading partner?

• By making phone calls

• By sending emails

• By using a common language

• By printing physical documents

What type of documents can be transferred using EDI?

• Music playlists

• Travel itineraries

• Purchase orders and invoices

• Recipes and cooking instructions

What is the role of a Value Added Network (VAN) in EDI?

• Providing entertainment services

• Facilitating data transfers between businesses

• Offering cooking classes

• Selling physical products

Which standard EDI format is used in North America?

• X12

• EDIFACT

• ANSI

• TRADACOMS

What do EDI forms specialize in?

• Weather forecasting

• Credit/debit adjustments and shipment notices

• Legal services

• Healthcare management

How do businesses benefit from using EDI?

• Increased paperwork and manual data entry

• Slowing down communication

• Saving time and resources

• Creating more work for employees

What is the main function of a VAN in EDI data exchange?

• Providing full encryption and analytics

• Acting as a virtual post office

• Selling physical products

• Offering legal advice

Which type of network can businesses use to securely send EDI data?

• Local newspapers

• Public social media platforms

• Value Added Network (VAN)

• Online gaming servers