A Large E-Commerce Platform Sells and Ships Millions of Dollars

question 22

Multiple Choice

A large e-commerce platform sells and ships millions of dollars' worth of goods every day. Which of the following concepts is most likely the most important thing for them to consider in the design of their IT infrastructure?

• A) Collecting thorough baselines
• B) Minimizing downtime
• C) SOPs
• D) KPIs

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Definitions:

Intercompany Pre-Tax Profits

Earnings generated from transactions between entities within the same corporation before income taxes have been deducted.

Gross Profit

The financial metric representing the difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold, indicating the basic profitability of a company’s core operations.

Contractual Agreement

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties, typically outlining the terms and conditions of a business transaction or relationship.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in which the investor has significant influence over the investee, recognizing the proportionate share of the investee's net income or loss.