JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD MCA 2019 E-COMMERCE Previous Question Paper (April/May - 2019 - R15)

Pre-purchase preparation refers to the activities a consumer undertakes before finalizing a transaction in an e-commerce environment. It involves information gathering, product comparison, and evaluating vendor credibility. Consumers search for product specifications, read reviews, compare prices across different platforms, and check shipping policies or return terms to reduce perceived risk and ensure the purchase meets their specific needs.

Traditional Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the computer-to-computer exchange of business documents in a standard electronic format between business partners. It replaces paper-based processes like purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices. Traditional EDI typically relies on Value-Added Networks (VANs) for secure transmission, uses strictly defined syntax standards such as ANSI X12 or EDIFACT, and is designed for high-volume, repetitive transactions between established trading partners.