Management Information System (MIS) Practice Exam

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What is an example of consumer-to-consumer electronic commerce involving Ben and his camera?

Ben sells the Olympus E-PL2 to Balvinder Singh in India through eBay.com.
Ben files an online suit against Sony.
Ben files a complaint on Sony's Web site.
Ben buys a Canon G 12.

The correct answer is: Ben sells the Olympus E-PL2 to Balvinder Singh in India through eBay.com.

The correct response highlights a scenario where Ben engages in consumer-to-consumer electronic commerce by selling his Olympus E-PL2 camera to Balvinder Singh through eBay.com. This situation exemplifies C2C e-commerce as it emphasizes direct transactions between individual consumers, with both parties involved being private individuals rather than businesses. The platform eBay facilitates this interaction, enabling sellers and buyers from different geographical locations to connect and transact seamlessly. The other scenarios presented do not fit the definition of C2C e-commerce. Filing an online suit or complaint against a corporation, such as Sony, constitutes a consumer-to-business interaction rather than consumer-to-consumer. These actions represent legal or customer service engagements rather than exchanges of goods or services between individuals. Additionally, merely purchasing a camera, like the Canon G 12, involves a consumer-to-business transaction, because Ben would be buying from a retailer or manufacturer, not another consumer. Thus, only the sale of the Olympus E-PL2 to Balvinder Singh epitomizes the essence of consumer-to-consumer electronic commerce.