Halcyon, an e-publisher, has recently decided to use an information system that administers the way its customers access its online publications. The system assigns each customer with a unique ID, maintains records of the books purchased by them, encrypts electronic documents for transmission, and includes options to order hard copies of the electronic documents they read online. Which of the following refers to the set of technologies used in this case?
A)online identity management
B)digital rights management
C)Internet resource management
D)inventory management

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The set of technologies used in this case is known as digital rights management (DRM), which refers to the control and protection of digital content, such as books and documents, by assigning unique IDs and encrypting electronic documents for transmission. DRM also includes options to order hard copies of the electronic documents they read online, which suggests a focus on protecting intellectual property rights. Option A (online identity management) may be involved in the process, but it is not the primary focus. Option C (Internet resource management) and Option D (inventory management) are not relevant to this case.

Halcyon, an E-Publisher, Has Recently Decided to Use an Information