Information Systems MCQs with Answers
Practice important Information Systems MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 40
Q721:
What is one function of a Network-based IDS (NIDS)?
A. to analyze incoming data only
B. to examine all network traffic to detect anomalies
C. to store logs on a single server
D. to block unauthorized access
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 40
Q722:
What do firewalls help to protect against?
A. Unauthorized access
B. Authorized user activities
C. Corporate resource allocation
D. Employee productivity
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 40
Q723:
Web security audits help organizations by _______.
A. providing detailed reports on performance
B. enhancing internet connectivity
C. offering social media strategies
D. increasing website traffic
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 41
Q724:
What does E-Commerce primarily involve?
A. buying, selling, and exchanging products
B. only selling products
C. only buying products
D. only exchanging services
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 41
Q725:
E-Business is a broad definition of EC that includes _______.
A. only buying and selling
B. servicing customers and collaboration
C. only internal transactions
D. none of the above
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 41
Q726:
Which of the following is a benefit of using E-Commerce?
A. increased physical store visits
B. improved efficiency in service delivery
C. limited customer interaction
D. none of the above
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 41
Q727:
E-business is primarily focused on _______.
A. increasing sales through online transactions
B. collaborating with customers and suppliers
C. improving internal operations
D. advertising products
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 41
Q728:
What is a common model of E-Commerce that involves transactions between businesses?
A. Business to Consumer (B2C)
B. Business to Business (B2B)
C. Consumer to Consumer (C2C)
D. E-Government
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 41
Q729:
Which statement best describes E-Government?
A. it refers to government transactions with citizens only
B. it includes all government transactions, including with businesses
C. it is only about delivering services to businesses
D. it is unrelated to E-Commerce
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 41
Q730:
What do we call the electronic means of sharing data between businesses?
A. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
B. E-Business Exchange (EBE)
C. Business to Business Exchange (BBE)
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 41
Q731:
Which of the following is NOT an example of Consumer to Consumer (C2C) E-Commerce?
A. Online auctions
B. Classified ads
C. Purchasing insurance from a company
D. Peer-to-Peer exchanges
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 41
Q732:
What kind of transactions does G2C involve?
A. business transactions between companies
B. general public transactions with the government
C. business transactions between the government and businesses
D. none of the above
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 41
Q733:
The main purpose of E-Commerce is to improve _______.
A. customer service through traditional methods
B. overall efficiency of business transactions
C. businesses' physical locations
D. none of the above
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 41
Q734:
What happens in the Business to Employee (B2E) model?
A. Companies sell products to customers
B. Companies interact with their employees electronically
C. Businesses conduct transactions with other businesses
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 41
Q735:
What is one of the challenges faced by E-Commerce?
A. Reduced reach of services
B. Improved customer service
C. Scalability issues
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 41
Q736:
In which model does the government interact with businesses online?
A. Government to Citizen (G2C)
B. Government to Business (G2B)
C. Government to Government (G2G)
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 41
Q737:
E-Commerce transactions are often completed using _______.
A. paper documentation
B. secure internet connections
C. telephone communications
D. face-to-face meetings
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 41
Q738:
What does B2C allow customers to do?
A. Visit physical stores only
B. Order products online only
C. Interact with businesses via the internet
D. Buy products at a store
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 41
Q739:
What conflict may arise when a traditional company sells directly online?
A. Pricing of products
B. Employee salaries
C. Market demand
D. Consumer behavior
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 41
Q740:
M-Commerce primarily refers to e-commerce conducted through which type of devices?
A. Desktop computers
B. Laptops
C. Wired devices
D. Wireless devices
Correct Answer:
D