eCommerce MCQ Questions

1.What does “eCommerce” stand for?
A) Electronic Computer
B) Electronic Commerce
C) Efficient Communication
D) Economic Community
 Answer:B) Electronic Commerce

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2.Which of the following is an example of a B2C (Business-to-Consumer) eCommerce model?
A) Alibaba
B) Amazon
C) Salesforce
D) Alibaba
Answer:B) Amazon

3.Which of the following is a primary benefit of eCommerce for businesses?
A) Limited market reach
B) High operational costs
C) 24/7 availability
D) Slow transaction processing
Answer:C) 24/7 availability

What is the purpose of SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) in eCommerce?
A) Search Engine Optimization
B) Secure data transmission
C) Social Media Integration
D) Server Load Balancing

Answer:B) Secure data transmission

4.Which payment gateway is commonly used for online transactions?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) PayPal
D) TCP/IP

Answer:C) PayPal

5.What is the term for the process of a customer abandoning a shopping cart before completing the purchase?
A) Cart Termination
B) Cart Abandonment
C) Checkout Evasion
D) Cart Neglect

Answer:B) Cart Abandonment

6.What is the significance of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) in eCommerce?
A) Cost Reduction
B) Customer Retention
C) Cart Optimization
D) Content Marketing

Answer:B) Customer Retention

7.Which of the following is an example of a C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer) eCommerce platform?
A) eBay
B) Alibaba
C) Shopify
D) Amazon

Answer:A) eBay

8.What does the term “mCommerce” refer to in eCommerce?
A) Mobile Commerce
B) Multiple Commerce
C) Marketing Commerce
D) Managed Commerce

 Answer:A) Mobile Commerce

9.What is the primary purpose of an SSL certificate in an eCommerce website?
A) Speed Optimization
B) Secure Data Transmission
C) Search Engine Ranking
D) Server Backup

 Answer:B) Secure Data Transmission

10.What is the purpose of A/B testing in eCommerce?
A) Analyzing website traffic
B) Testing different versions of a webpage to determine which performs better
C) Managing customer reviews
D) Conducting market research
Answer: B) Testing different versions of a webpage to determine which performs better

11. Which of the following is a key element in ensuring a positive user experience in eCommerce?
A) Slow website loading
B) Complex navigation
C) Responsive design
D) Limited product information

Answer: C) Responsive design

12. What is the term for the practice of tailoring website content and promotions based on a user’s previous online behavior?
A) Personalization
B) Standardization
C) Generalization
D) Randomization

Answer: A) Personalization

13. Which technology is commonly used for inventory management in eCommerce?
A) RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
B) GPS (Global Positioning System)
C) QR Code (Quick Response Code)
D) NFC (Near Field Communication)

Answer: A) RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

14. What is the purpose of a content management system (CMS) in eCommerce websites?
A) Process payments
B) Manage inventory
C) Create and update website content
D) Provide customer support

Answer: C) Create and update website content

15. Which of the following is a security measure to protect against DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks in eCommerce?
A) Firewalls
B) SSL Certificates
C) CAPTCHA
D) Cookies

Answer: C) CAPTCHA

16. What does the term “Dropshipping” mean in eCommerce?
A) Direct selling to consumers
B) Shipping products internationally
C) Outsourcing order fulfillment to a third party
D) Wholesale distribution

Answer: C) Outsourcing order fulfillment to a third party

17. Which marketing strategy involves offering discounts or promotions for a limited time to create a sense of urgency?
A) Social Media Marketing
B) Email Marketing
C) Flash Sale
D) Content Marketing

Answer: C) Flash Sale

18. What is the role of a CDN (Content Delivery Network) in eCommerce?
A) Process online payments
B) Speed up website loading by distributing content across multiple servers
C) Manage customer relationships
D) Monitor website analytics

Answer: B) Speed up website loading by distributing content across multiple servers

19. Which of the following is an example of a P2P (Peer to Peer) payment system commonly used in eCommerce?
A) Apple Pay
B) Venmo
C) Square
D) Google Pay

Answer: B) Venmo

20. What is the purpose of A/B testing in eCommerce?
A) Analyzing website traffic
B) Testing different versions of a webpage to determine which performs better
C) Managing customer reviews
D) Conducting market research

Answer: B) Testing different versions of a webpage to determine which performs better

21. What is the primary purpose of a conversion rate in eCommerce?
A) Measure website traffic
B) Evaluate customer satisfaction
C) Assess the percentage of visitors who make a purchase
D) Monitor social media engagement

Answer: C) Assess the percentage of visitors who make a purchase

22. What is the significance of a 301 redirect in eCommerce?
A) Improve website speed
B) Enhance user experience
C) Redirect users to a new URL permanently
D) Block malicious traffic

Answer: C) Redirect users to a new URL permanently

23. In the context of eCommerce logistics, what does “Fulfillment Center” refer to?
A) Customer service hub
B) Warehouse for storing and shipping products
C) Payment processing center
D) Online marketplace

Answer: B) Warehouse for storing and shipping products

24. What is the purpose of a product SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) in eCommerce?
A) Track inventory and sales
B) Provide customer support
C) Process payments
D) Manage marketing campaigns

Answer: A) Track inventory and sales

25. Which of the following is a key factor influencing the success of an eCommerce SEO strategy?
A) Slow website loading
B) High bounce rate
C) Relevant keywords and content
D) Limited product variety

Answer: C) Relevant keywords and content

26. What does the term “Cross Selling” mean in eCommerce?
A) Selling products to customers in different countries
B) Selling related or complementary products to increase order value
C) Selling products through multiple online channels
D) Selling outdated or discontinued products

Answer: B) Selling related or complementary products to increase order value

27. What is the role of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system in eCommerce?
A) Manage customer reviews
B) Integrate and streamline business processes
C) Optimize website design
D) Conduct market research

Answer: B) Integrate and streamline business processes

28. What is the purpose of a chatbot in eCommerce?
A) Process payments
B) Provide customer support through automated conversations
C) Manage inventory
D) Conduct email marketing

Answer: B) Provide customer support through automated conversations

29. What does the term “Omni Channel” mean in eCommerce?
A) Selling products through a single online channel
B) Integrating multiple sales channels to provide a seamless customer experience
C) Focusing on a specific target market
D) Outsourcing order fulfillment to multiple vendors

Answer: B) Integrating multiple sales channels to provide a seamless customer experience

30. What is the purpose of a Wishlist feature on an eCommerce website?
A) Track website analytics
B) Encourage social media sharing
C) Allow users to save and revisit products of interest
D) Manage customer feedback

Answer: C) Allow users to save and revisit products of interest

21. What is the primary purpose of a product recommendation engine in eCommerce?
A) Increase shipping costs
B) Enhance user experience and boost sales
C) Reduce website loading time
D) Monitor inventory levels

Answer: B) Enhance user experience and boost sales

22. What is the significance of a 404 error page in eCommerce websites?
A) It indicates a successful transaction.
B) It signifies a broken link or missing webpage.
C) It represents the homepage of the website.
D) It is a security feature.

Answer: B) It signifies a broken link or missing webpage.

23. What is the purpose of a shopping cart in eCommerce?
A) To store customer reviews
B) To showcase featured products
C) To manage customer accounts
D) To hold selected items for purchase

Answer: D) To hold selected items for purchase

24. In eCommerce, what does the term “Conversion Rate” refer to?
A) The speed of website loading
B) The ratio of completed transactions to website visits
C) The number of products in the inventory
D) The duration of a customer’s visit to the website

Answer: B) The ratio of completed transactions to website visits

25. Which of the following is an example of a digital wallet used in eCommerce transactions?
A) Bitcoin
B) Cash
C) Credit Card
D) PayPal

Answer: D) PayPal

26. What is the purpose of social proof in eCommerce?
A) Enhancing website security
B) Building trust and credibility by showcasing positive customer experiences
C) Managing inventory levels
D) Analyzing website analytics

Answer: B) Building trust and credibility by showcasing positive customer experiences

27. What is the role of chatbots in eCommerce websites?
A) Managing inventory
B) Providing real time customer support
C) Processing payments
D) Designing website layout

Answer: B) Providing real time customer support

28. In the context of eCommerce logistics, what does the term “Last Mile Delivery” refer to?
A) The final stage of product manufacturing
B) The last step in the order fulfillment process, delivering the product to the customer’s location
C) The process of returning products to the warehouse
D) The initial transportation of products from the manufacturer

Answer: B) The last step in the order fulfillment process, delivering the product to the customer’s location

29. What is the purpose of cross selling in eCommerce?
A) Reducing website loading time
B) Encouraging customers to purchase additional or related products
C) Managing customer accounts
D) Optimizing website content

Answer: B) Encouraging customers to purchase additional or related products

30. Which of the following is an example of a subscription based eCommerce model?
A) Traditional brick and mortar store
B) One time purchase online store
C) Amazon Marketplace
D) Netflix

Answer: D) Netflix

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