Every Book Back multiple-choice question from E-Commerce (12th Standard Computer Applications, Samacheer Kalvi) — each with the correct option highlighted and a clear, worked explanation. Free to read in English and Tamil.
Q1
A company is involved in E-Business if
- A. it has many branches across the world.
- B. it conducts business electronically over the Internet.Correct
- C. it sells commodities to a foreign country.
- D. it has many employees.
Explanation. E-Business relies on internet-based technologies to carry out both intra-company and inter-company activities and commercial transactions electronically.
Q2
Which of the following is not a tangible good?
- A. Mobile Phone
- B. Mobile AppsCorrect
- C. Medicine
- D. Flower bouquet
Explanation. Tangible goods are physical items that can be touched, such as phones and medicine. Mobile apps are digital or intangible products.
Q3
SME stands for
- A. Small and medium-sized enterprisesCorrect
- B. Simple and medium enterprises
- C. Sound messaging enterprises
- D. Short messaging enterprises
Explanation. SME is a globally recognized abbreviation that stands for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, which play a crucial role in E-Commerce.
Q4
The dotcom phenomenon deals with
- A. Textile industries
- B. Mobile phone companies
- C. Internet-based companiesCorrect
- D. All the above
Explanation. The dotcom era refers to a period of extreme growth in the adaptation of the Internet and investments in internet-based companies.
Q5
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
- A. The First Wave of Electronic Commerce: 1985 - 1990Correct
- B. The Second Wave of Electronic Commerce: 2004 - 2009
- C. The Third Wave of Electronic Commerce: 2010 - Present
- D. Dotcom burst: 2000 - 2002
Explanation. The first wave of E-Commerce actually occurred between 1995 and 2003, not 1985 and 1990.
Q6
Assertion (A): The websites of first wave dotcom companies were only in English\nReason (R): The dotcom companies of first wave are mostly American companies.
- A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)Correct
- B. Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- C. (A) is true and (R) is false
- D. (A) is false and (R) is true
Explanation. Since first-wave dotcom firms were primarily based in the United States, their websites were designed almost exclusively in the English language.
Q7
Off-shoring means
- A. Work outsourced to a branch of its own company
- B. Work outsourced to new employees
- C. Work outsourced to a third party locally
- D. Work outsourced to a third party outside its own countryCorrect
Explanation. Off-shoring refers to the business strategy where work or processes are outsourced to a third-party organization located outside of the home country.
Q8
G2G systems are classified into
- A. Internal facing and External facingCorrect
- B. Internet and Extranet
- C. First wave and Second wave
- D. Left facing and Right facing
Explanation. Government-to-Government systems are categorized into internal-facing (local level bureaucracy) or external-facing (international level coordination).
Q9
____ host the e-books on their websites.
- A. Bulk-buying websites
- B. Community websites
- C. Digital publishing websitesCorrect
- D. Licensing websites
Explanation. Digital publishing platforms host books, magazines, and newspapers in digital formats on the internet to generate revenue through sales or advertising.
Q10
Which of the following is a characteristic of E-Commerce?
- A. Products can be inspected physically before purchase.
- B. Goods are delivered instantly.
- C. Resource focus is supply-side.
- D. Scope of business is global.Correct
Explanation. E-Commerce is conducted electronically over the internet, allowing vendors to easily cross geographical boundaries and establish a global business scope.
About these E-Commerce questions
These are the Book Back multiple-choice questions for E-Commerce from the Tamil Nadu State Board (Samacheer Kalvi) 12th Standard Computer Applications syllabus. Each question shows the correct option and an original, step-by-step explanation so you understand the method, not just the answer. Use the answer key above to jump to any question, then take the practice test to check yourself under exam-like conditions.
Frequently asked questions
How many MCQs are there in E-Commerce?
This chapter has 10 book-back multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a step-by-step explanation.
Are these 12th Standard Computer Applications MCQs free to practise online?
Yes. Every question, answer and explanation here is free, and you can also take them as a timed practice test.
Where can I find the E-Commerce book-back answers?
The correct option for each question is highlighted on this page with a worked explanation, plus a quick answer-key summary at the top.
