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Electronic Commerce Question Paper

Electronic Commerce

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2011

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2010/2011
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BIT 2302: ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
DATE: APRIL 2011 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Define electronic commerce (2 MARKS)
b) Explain how electronic commerce is conducted (5 MARKS)
c) List and describe the components of an electronic commerce system (6 MARKS)
d) Outline some of the advantages and disadvantages of electronic commerce (6 MARKS)
e) How is the Internet driving Innovation? (5 MARKS)
f) Outline the six layers of the ecommerce building blocks (6 MARKS)
QUESTION TWO
a) E-commerce must be supported by corresponding technologies-commerce supporting technologies
can be divided into three categories: List these technologies (5 MARKS)
b) Specifically e-commerce impacts can be seen in each of the following:
a. Structure/Connections
b. Work routine
c. Communications
d. Marketing
e. Information Technology
Discuss (5 MARKS)
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c) An organization is a “chain” of activities, each providing a value. Outline the components of an ecommerce
value chain (5 MARKS)
d) What are the components of a well functioning commercial website? (5 MARKS)
QUESTION THREE
a) E-contracts are an important tool and offspring of e-commerce. Describe an e-contract and give an
example of its applicability. (6 MARKS)
b) What are the Characteristics of successful e-payment methods (8 MARKS)
c) What is a domain name and give its significance in e-commerce ( 6 MARKS)
QUESTION FOUR
There are several legal issues regarding e-commerce. The categories of issues include:
• Borders and jurisdiction
• Jurisdiction on the Internet
• Contracting and contract enforcement
• Web site content
Discuss each category (20 MARKS)
QUESTION FIVE
a) How is network security enhanced using a firewall (6 MARKS)
b) What is a proxy application gateway and how does it function ( 6 MARKS)
c) List and describe at least five types of electronic cards used for online payments (8 MARKS)

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