Digital Distribution Worksheet

What is meant by digital distribution?

• Selling products through wholesalers

• Delivering products to customers over the internet

• Transporting goods by lorry

• Selling products only in physical shops

Which of the following is an example of digital distribution?

• Buying a game disc from a supermarket

• Downloading a game from a company’s website

• Renting a DVD from a shop

• Buying a console in-store

Which distribution channel does digital distribution use?

• Producer → Wholesaler → Retailer → Customer

• Producer → Retailer → Customer

• Producer → Customer

• Wholesaler → Customer

Which is an advantage of digital distribution for businesses?

• Higher packaging costs

• Reduced need for physical storage

• Increased transport costs

• More intermediaries

Which is a disadvantage of digital distribution for customers?

• Instant access to products

• Lower prices

• Requires a reliable internet connection

• No need to travel to a shop

Digital distribution can help a business reach a global market because…

• Products can be shipped faster

• Products can be accessed online from anywhere

• Shops can open in more countries

• Wholesalers promote the product

Which of the following is a risk for businesses using digital distribution?

• Piracy

• High packaging costs

• Limited customer access

• Increased rent

Why might digital distribution increase competition?

• Fewer businesses can sell online

• Only large firms can use it

• Many businesses can easily sell products online

• Customers prefer physical shops

Which of the following is an advantage of digital distribution for customers?

• They can resell digital products easily

• They can access products instantly

• They always get a physical copy

• They don’t need internet access

What cost does digital distribution help businesses avoid?

• Website maintenance

• Staff wages

• Packaging and shipping

• Electricity