Question 1

________ is the electronic delivery of newspapers,magazines,books,videos,music,and other digitizable information over the Internet.
A)Online publishing
B)Blogging
C)A webinar
D)Social networking

Accepted Answer

Online publishing refers to the delivery of electronic content such as newspapers, magazines, books, etc. through the internet. It allows readers to access the content anytime and anywhere using a digital device.

Question 2

________ refers to the voting process that involves many steps that may range from registering,preparing,voting,and counting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to the voting process that...

Question 3

Customer-to-customer (C2C)e-commerce is conducted in various ways on the Internet,but the best-known C2C activities are:
A)C2C auctions.
B)classified ads.
C)personal services.
D)C2C exchanges.

Accepted Answer

C2C auctions and classified ads are the most well-known forms of C2C e-commerce as they allow individuals to buy and sell goods or services directly to each other without the need for intermediaries. Personal services and C2C exchanges are also forms of C2C e-commerce, but they are not as widely recognized as auctions and classified ads.

Question 4

All major candidates for the U.S.2008 presidential election had hundreds of thousands of supporters at MySpace and Facebook and used video feeds on their own ________ sites

Accepted Answer

The answer of All major candidates for the U.S.2008 presidential...

Question 5

All of the following describe Second Life (SL)and SL Educators (SLED)except:
A)SLED sponsors meet-and-greet events in SL,helping real-life educators to connect with each other.
B)Educators have been slow to embrace SL because of its complexity of its media-rich features.
C)Students and educators can work together in SL from anywhere in the world as part of a globally networked virtual classroom environment.
D)Using SL as a supplement to traditional classroom environments provides new opportunities for enriching existing curricula.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not accurate. Educators have not been slow to embrace SL due to its complexity; rather, they have been hesitant to adopt virtual worlds in general because of concerns about digital safety and privacy.

Question 6

The exclusive online publication of Stephen King's e-book Riding the Bullet:
A)was a failure because the cost of the book was too high.
B)produced very few sales.
C)was an unqualified success and established electronic publishing as a legitimate competitor for traditional publishers.
D)was disrupted by hackers who breached security,then distributed free copies of the book.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The exclusive online publication of Stephen King's...

Question 7

The tasks of knowledge management include each of the following except:
A)creating knowledge repositories where knowledge can be stored and retrieved easily
B)enhancing a knowledge environment in order to conduct more effective knowledge creation,transfer,and use
C)enhancing a knowledge environment in order to conduct more effective knowledge creation,transfer,and use.
D)managing knowledge as an asset so as to increase the effective use of knowledge assets over time

Accepted Answer

This answer choice is a repetition of answer choice B, so it cannot be correct. The other three answer choices (A, B, and D) are all tasks of knowledge management that involve creating and managing knowledge resources in various ways. Therefore, answer choice C is the only option that is not a task of knowledge management.

Question 8

________ is the use of IT and EC to provide citizens and organizations with electronic access to government information and services and to provide delivery of public services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the use of IT and...

Question 9

E-books can be delivered in all of the following ways except:
A)via Web access
B)via Web download
C)via RFID
D)via dedicated reader

Accepted Answer

E-books can be delivered via Web access, Web download, and dedicated reader. However, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology is not typically used for e-book delivery.

Question 10

The ________ category includes all of the interactions between a government and its citizens that can take place electronically.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ category includes all of the...

Question 11

Knowledge is of limited value if:
A)it is not shared.
B)company databases are not accessible to decision makers.
C)users contribute their own specialized content.
D)companies protect it to maintain competitive advantage.

Accepted Answer

Knowledge is of limited value if it is not shared because its potential to inform, educate, and improve decision-making is not realized. Sharing knowledge allows it to be used effectively and to benefit others.

Question 12

One of the facilitators of e-learning is ________ technology such as wikipedia.org.
A)Web 2.0
B)Blackboard
C)WebCT
D)Macromedia

Accepted Answer

Web 2.0 technology, also known as social media, allows for a collaborative and interactive approach to e-learning. Websites such as Wikipedia allow for users to contribute and edit content, making it a valuable resource for research and learning. Blackboard and WebCT are Learning Management Systems, which are tools used to deliver and manage e-learning content. Macromedia refers to software products, such as Flash and Dreamweaver, which can be used to create e-learning content but are not necessarily facilitators of e-learning in and of themselves.

Question 13

Which of the following is the best example of edutainment?
A)two or more students sharing music over the Internet
B)an online science fiction game whose object is to blast as many aliens as possible in a 60-second round
C)a community college providing an online college course on digital media
D)an online game that uses colorful characters to teach young children about numbers

Accepted Answer

Edutainment refers to education through entertainment, and the online game that uses colorful characters to teach young children about numbers is the best example of this. It combines entertainment with learning, making the learning experience more engaging and enjoyable for children.

Question 14

Most universities use e-learning:
A)exclusively in reaching students who couldn't otherwise attend classes.
B)only when forced by administrators to use it as a way to recruit distant students or reduce costs.
C)as a total replacement for traditional classrooms.
D)as a supplementary channel to traditional classrooms.

Accepted Answer

Most universities use e-learning as a supplementary channel to traditional classrooms. This allows for flexibility in learning and can enhance the overall educational experience. It also allows for students who may miss a class to catch up on the material online. However, traditional classrooms still remain an important aspect of university education as they provide in-person discussions, hands-on activities, and social interaction.

Question 15

________ is commonly used to broadcast public lectures and e-seminars,promote the work of new or unknown musicians,or broadcast international entertainment activities.
A)Podcasting
B)Webcasting
C)File sharing
D)Dynamic publishing

Accepted Answer

Webcasting is the best choice as it specifically refers to the broadcasting of lectures, seminars, and entertainment activities through the internet. Podcasting is more commonly associated with audio content, while file sharing and dynamic publishing are not directly related to broadcasting.

Question 16

A major purpose of an organizational knowledgebase is to support and allow:
A)knowledge sharing.
B)e-learning.
C)responsible blogging.
D)organizational capital.

Accepted Answer

The main purpose of an organizational knowledgebase is to facilitate knowledge sharing within the organization. This allows employees to easily access and share information and expertise, leading to increased productivity and better decision-making. While e-learning and responsible blogging may be facilitated through a knowledgebase, they are not the primary purposes. Organizational capital is a phrase used to describe the resources, both tangible and intangible, that contribute to an organization's value, and is not directly related to the purpose of a knowledgebase.

Question 17

An interesting recent G2C application is the use of the Internet by ________,especially during election periods.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An interesting recent G2C application is the...

Question 18

More and more people are willing to pay for digital music,as shown by the success of:
A)Napster
B)Kazaa
C)iTunes
D)P2P

Accepted Answer

iTunes has been successful in the market as a digital music platform that allows users to legally purchase and download songs. Napster and Kazaa were both popular in the past but faced legal challenges for copyright infringement. P2P (peer-to-peer) networks also face similar legal challenges and are not always reliable sources for quality music. Therefore, the best choice among the given options is iTunes.

Question 19

Knowledge ________ involves using various computer-based tools and techniques to analyze transaction data and generate new ideas.
A)capture
B)classification
C)creation
D)management

Accepted Answer

Knowledge creation involves the use of computer-based tools and techniques to analyze data and generate new ideas or knowledge.

Question 20

The primary advantage that e-books offer publishers is:
A)the ability to reach many readers.
B)lower production,marketing,and delivery costs.
C)the ease of customizing textbooks and trade books.
D)the ease of updating books in real-time.

Accepted Answer

E-books have lower production, marketing and delivery costs which saves publishers a lot of money. They do not need to print, store, or ship physical copies, which reduces the overhead expenses.

Quiz 7: Innovative EC Systems: From E-Government and E-Learning to Consumer-To-Consumer Commerce

________ is the electronic delivery of newspapers,magazines,books,videos,music,and other digitizable information over the Internet.

________ refers to the voting process that involves many steps that may range from registering,preparing,voting,and counting.

Customer-to-customer (C2C) e-commerce is conducted in various ways on the Internet,but the best-known C2C activities are:

All major candidates for the U.S.2008 presidential election had hundreds of thousands of supporters at MySpace and Facebook and used video feeds on their own ________ sites

All of the following describe Second Life (SL) and SL Educators (SLED) except:

The exclusive online publication of Stephen King's e-book Riding the Bullet:

The tasks of knowledge management include each of the following except:

________ is the use of IT and EC to provide citizens and organizations with electronic access to government information and services and to provide delivery of public services.

E-books can be delivered in all of the following ways except:

The ________ category includes all of the interactions between a government and its citizens that can take place electronically.

Knowledge is of limited value if:

One of the facilitators of e-learning is ________ technology such as wikipedia.org.

Which of the following is the best example of edutainment?

Most universities use e-learning:

________ is commonly used to broadcast public lectures and e-seminars,promote the work of new or unknown musicians,or broadcast international entertainment activities.

A major purpose of an organizational knowledgebase is to support and allow:

An interesting recent G2C application is the use of the Internet by ________,especially during election periods.

More and more people are willing to pay for digital music,as shown by the success of:

Knowledge ________ involves using various computer-based tools and techniques to analyze transaction data and generate new ideas.

The primary advantage that e-books offer publishers is: