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MIS 6883
Test 2
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Management
Graduate
04/20/2011

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Term
Consideration
Definition
agreed upon exchange of something valuable
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Contract
Definition
Every agreement or exchange between parties
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Copy control
Definition
Electronic mechanism: limiting number of copies
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Copyright
Definition
right granted by government to the author (creator) of literary or artistic work
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Cybersquatting
Definition
Registering trademarked domain name, hope that owner will pay huge amounts of money to acquire URL
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Defamation
Definition
False and injures reputation of another person or company
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Disparagement
Definition
When statement injures product or service reputation
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Fair use
Definition
includes copying it for use in criticism, comment, news
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Implied contract
Definition
Act as if contract exists, even if no written and signed contract
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Income tax
Definition
levied on net income
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Intellectual property
Definition
All products of the human mind, Tangible or intangible, (copyrights and patents, trademarks registration, service marks)
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Jurisdiction
Definition
GovernmentÕs ability to exert control over person or corporation
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Patent
Definition
Exclusive right granted by government to an individual
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Opt-in/out
Definition
No law limiting companiesÕ use of gathered information
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Service mark
Definition
Similar to trademark, identifies services provided
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Terms of service
Definition
Detailed rules and regulations intended to limit Web site ownerÕs liability
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Transaction tax
Definition
levied on products or services company sells or uses
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Use tax
Definition
Property used but not purchased in that state
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Active Server pages (ASP)
Definition
Microsoft's dynamic page generation technology
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Benchmarking
Definition
testing to compare hardware and software performance
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Black list spam filter
Definition
Looks for known spammers From addresses in incoming messages
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Blade server
Definition
Server-on-a-card: 300 on a single 6 foot rack
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Centralized architecture
Definition
Uses a few large and fast computers
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Challenge-response
Definition
Compares all incoming messages to a white list
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Database server
Definition
Runs database software
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Dead link
Definition
displays error msg instead of web page when clicked
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Decentralized architecture
Definition
Uses a large number of less powerful computers
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Distributed architecture
Definition
Uses a large number of less powerful computers
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Java Server Pages
Definition
Sun Microsystem's dynamic page generation technology
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Link checker
Definition
Examines each site page
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Load balancing
Definition
Network hardware monitoring; server workloads
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N-tier architecture
Definition
Higher-order architectures; more than three tiers
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Open-source
Definition
Free software developed by community of programmers
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Orphan file
Definition
Web site file not linked to a page
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PHP
Definition
Open-source Apache Software Foundation's dynamic page generation technology
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Ping
Definition
Packet Internet Groper
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Remote server administration
Definition
Web site administrator controls Web site from any Internet connected computer
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Response time
Definition
Time that server requires to process one request
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Reverse link checker
Definition
Checks companyÕs link exchange program sites
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Server farm
Definition
Large collection of servers
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Spam
Definition
Unsolicited commercial emails
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Static page
Definition
Unchanging page retrived from disk
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Telnet
Definition
Users log on to Internet connected computer
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Throughput
Definition
number of HTTP requests hardware and software combination can process
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Tracert
Definition
Sends data packets to every computer on path
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Virtual host
Definition
Maintains more than one server on one machine
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White list spam fileter
Definition
Looks for good sender From addresses in incoming messages
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Application integration
Definition
Creation of links among scattered applications, interconnects organization's business logic
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Application Service Providers (ASP)
Definition
Offer Web server management, rent application software, aka CSP
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Business logic
Definition
Rules used in the business
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Co-location
Definition
Service provider rents physical space to client
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Commerce Service Providers (CSP)
Definition
Offer Web server management, rent application software, aka ASP
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Content management software/system
Definition
Controls large amounts of text, graphics, media files
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Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Definition
Obtains data from operations software, Gathers data about customer activities, Uses data to conduct analytical activities
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Data mining
Definition
Looks for hidden patterns in data
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Dedicated hosting
Definition
Server not shared with other clients
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Dynamic catalog
Definition
item information stored in database
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Enterprise Application Integration (EAI)
Definition
Creation of links among scattered applications, interconnects organization's business logic
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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Definition
Business systems integrating all business facets (Oracle and SAP)
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Interoperability
Definition
Making information systems work together
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Knowledge Management
Definition
Systems that help manage knowledge itself rather than documentary representations
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Middleware
Definition
Takes sales and inventory shipments information from electronic commerce software
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Scalable
Definition
Web server hardware, software combinations adaptable to meet changing requirements
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Self-hosting
Definition
Run servers in-house
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Shared hosting
Definition
Client's Web site on server hosting other Web sites simultaneously
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Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)
Definition
Message-passing protocol defining how to send marked up data from one software application to another
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Static catalog
Definition
simple list written in HTML
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Supply Chain Management (SCM) software
Definition
Develops coordinated demand forecasts
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Transaction processing
Definition
Occurs when shopper proceeds to virtual checkout counter
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Web services
Definition
Application software in one organization communicates with other applications
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Active content
Definition
Programs embedded transparently in Web pages
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ActiveX
Definition
Objects that contain programs and properties Web designers place on Web pages
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Applet
Definition
Small application program
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Certification Authority (CA)
Definition
Issues digital certificates to organizations, individuals
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Computer forensics
Definition
collection, preservation, and computer-related evidence analysis
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Cryptography
Definition
science studying encryption
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Cybervandalism
Definition
Web siteÕs page electronic defacing
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Digital certificate (digital ID)
Definition
E-mail message attachment (program) embedded in Web page used for online transactions
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Digital Signature
Definition
Encrypted message digest (message hash value)
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Domain Name Server
Definition
Internet computers maintaining directories
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Eavesdropper
Definition
Listen in on and copy Internet transmissions
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Encryption
Definition
coding information using mathematically based program, secret key
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Firewall
Definition
Filter permits selected messages though network
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First-party cookies
Definition
Web server site places them on client computer
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Hash
Definition
algorithms: one-way functions
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Integrity
Definition
Preventing unauthorized data modification
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Intrusion detection system
Definition
Monitor server login attempts
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Java sandbox
Definition
Confines Java applet actions to set of rules defined by security model
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JavaScript
Definition
Scripting language developed by Netscape allows active content
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Masquerading (spoofing)
Definition
Fake Web site representing itself as original
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Persistent cookie
Definition
remain indefinitely
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Phishing
Definition
Capture confidential customer information
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Plug-ins
Definition
Enhance browser capabilities (normally beneficial)
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Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)
Definition
Software tools using different encryption algorithms
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Private key
Definition
second key belongs to key owner
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Public key
Definition
one key freely distributed to public
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Scripting language
Definition
provide executable script
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Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
Definition
Goal: secures connections between two computers
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Security policy
Definition
Assets to protect and why, protection responsibility, acceptable and unacceptable behaviors
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Session cookie
Definition
exist until client connection ends
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Sniffer program
Definition
Record information passing through computer or router
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Stateless connection
Definition
No continuous connection (open session) maintained between any client and server
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Third-party cookies
Definition
Different Web site places them on client computer
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Trusted/untrusted network
Definition
Inside/outside a firewall
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Warchalking
Definition
chalk mark on building Identifies easily entered wireless network nearby
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Wardrivers
Definition
Use wireless-equipped computers searching for accessible networks
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Zombie
Definition
Secretly takes over another computer
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Anonymous electronic cash
Definition
Cannot be traced back to person who spent it
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Automated Clearing House (ACH)
Definition
Network of banks: credit card authorization companies
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Chargeback
Definition
Cardholder successfully contests charge
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Check 21
Definition
2004 law Banks eliminate movement of physical checks entirely
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Closed loop system
Definition
Card issuer pays merchant directly
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Credit card & association
Definition
operated by association member banks
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Double spending
Definition
Spending electronic cash twice
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Electronic cash
Definition
Describes any value storage and exchange system created by private (nongovernmental) entity
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Electronic wallet (e-wallet)
Definition
Holds credit card numbers, electronic cash, owner identification, owner contact information
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Identity theft
Definition
Criminal act where perpetrator gathers victimÕs personal information
Term
Merchant account
Definition
Bank doing business with sellers (Internet, non-Internet) wanting to accept payment cards
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Micropayments
Definition
Internet payments for items costing a few vents to a dollar
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Money laundering
Definition
Technique criminals use to convert money illegally obtained into spendable cash
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Open loop system
Definition
Third party (intermediary bank) processes transaction
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Pharming attack
Definition
Hacker sells right to use zombie farm to organized crime association
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Smart card
Definition
Plastic card with embedded microchip
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Stored-value card
Definition
Smart card
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Applications specialist
Definition
Maintain accounting, human resources, logistics software
Term
Call center
Definition
Company handling incoming customer telephone calls, e-mails for other companies
Term
Capital investment
Definition
Major investments in equipment, personnel, other assets
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Capital project
Definition
Capital investment
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Change management
Definition
process of helping employees cope with changes
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Component outsourcing
Definition
Partial outsourcing
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Database administration
Definition
Transaction processing, order entry, inquiry management, shipment logistics
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Downstream strategies
Definition
Tactics to improve the value businesses provide to customers
Term
Early outsourcing
Definition
Company outsources initial site design and development to launch project quickly
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Fast venturing
Definition
Existing company wants to launch e-commerce initiative Joins external equity partners offering experience, skills needed
Term
Incubator
Definition
Offer start-up companies physical location with offices, accounting and legal assistance, computers, Internet connections
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Late outsourcing
Definition
Mire traditional Once competitive advantage gained
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Metrics
Definition
Measurements companies make to assess value of benefits
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Opportunity costs
Definition
Largest and most significant costs associated with electronic commerce initiative
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Outsourcing
Definition
Hiring another company to provide outside support for all or part of project
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Partial outsourcing
Definition
Company identifies specific project portions to outscouce
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Project management
Definition
Collection of formal techniques for planning and controlling activities undertaken to achieve specific goal
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Return on Investment (ROI)
Definition
Techniques measuring amount of income (return) provided by specific current expenditure (investment)
Term
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Definition
Includes wide variety of costs related to activity
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Upstream strategies
Definition
Focus on reducing costs or generating value
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Acceptance
Definition
Expression of willingness to take an offer
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Authority to bind
Definition
Authority to commit company to online contract
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