Jessica Likes to Participate in B2C E-Commerce, but Recently Has

question 25

Multiple Choice

Jessica likes to participate in B2C e-commerce, but recently has had a number of friends who have had problems shopping online. She wonders if it is safe to shop online and just how much she is compromising her privacy by doing so. Jessica is justifiably worried about the security of the personal information and credit card information she regularly supplies while shopping on the Web. In addition, she knows that merchants who market goods and services over the Internet sometimes secretly gather information and provide it to advertisers or other interested parties.
-What type of information does Jessica find Web sites typically store in cookies?

• A) Pages she has viewed while visiting the site.
• B) Items she has placed in her shopping cart.
• C) Personal information she has keyed into a Web page form on the site.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Soluble Fiber

A type of dietary fiber that can dissolve in water, forming a gel-like substance that helps to slow digestion and can have beneficial effects on blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Dietary Reference Intakes

Guidelines developed for nutrients and other dietary components that advise how much should be consumed daily to maintain good health.

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges

Guidelines specifying the proportion of calories that should come from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats for a healthy diet.

Recommended Daily Allowances

Nutritional guidelines indicating the amount of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients one should consume daily for good health.