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Mobile commerce Flashcards

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What is Mobile Commerce (M-Commerce)?

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E-commerce conducted in a wireless environment using mobile devices and the Internet.

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What are three key drivers of M-Commerce development?

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  1. Widespread mobile device adoption. 2. Declining prices. 3. Improved bandwidth.
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What are two major benefits of M-Commerce for businesses?

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Expanded market reach and increased customer satisfaction.

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What are two major benefits of M-Commerce for consumers?

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Convenience and personalized experiences.

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What are the three main types of wireless transmission media?

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Microwave, Satellite, and Radio.

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What are the advantages of microwave transmission?

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High bandwidth and cost efficiency.

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What are the disadvantages of microwave transmission?

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Requires line of sight and is susceptible to environmental interference.

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What are the three types of satellites used in wireless transmission?

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Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

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What is the primary use of MEO satellites?

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Supporting Global Positioning Systems (GPS).

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What are the advantages of radio transmission?

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High bandwidth, passes through walls, inexpensive, and easy to install.

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What is GPS and how does it work?

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A satellite-based system that determines precise locations using signals from MEO satellites.

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What are the three categories of wireless computer networks?

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Short-range, medium-range, and wide-area wireless networks.

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What is Bluetooth?

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A short-range network creating personal area networks (PANs) for up to 100 meters.

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What is Near-Field Communication (NFC) used for?

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Enabling contactless payments (e.g., mobile wallets).

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What is Wi-Fi?

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A medium-range wireless LAN replacing cables for internet access.

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What is WiMAX and its main advantage?

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A wide-area wireless network with a 50 km range, ideal for rural broadband access.

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What is mobile computing?

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Real-time connections between devices and other computing environments.

18
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What are the two main characteristics of mobile computing?

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Mobility and broad reach.

19
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Name three applications of M-Commerce.

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Financial services, location-based services, and telemetry applications.

20
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What is a mobile wallet?

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A digital tool for contactless payments using NFC technology.

21
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What is IoT (Internet of Things)?

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A network of interconnected devices with processing power and connectivity.

22
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Name two examples of IoT applications in healthcare.

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Wearable sensors and implantable devices for monitoring health.

23
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What is the role of RFID in IoT?

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Enables identification and tracking of objects in IoT systems.

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What are two value-added attributes of mobile computing?

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Personalization and localization of products/services.

25
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What is the key advantage of Ultra-Wideband (UWB)?

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High-speed wireless communication, exceeding 100 Mbps.

26
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What are micropayments?

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Small digital transactions, usually less than $10.

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What is L-Commerce?

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Location-based commerce targeting users based on geographic location.

28
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What is the function of Super Wi-Fi?

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Creating long-distance wireless internet connections.

29
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What is an example of telemetry in M-Commerce?

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Remote monitoring of patient health or vehicle diagnostics.

30
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What is the major advantage of 5G networks?

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Faster speed and improved connectivity for mobile computing.

31
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How does IoT benefit agriculture?

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Enables automated irrigation and crop monitoring systems.

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