December
1999 QUESTION 4 Total Marks: 15 Marks |
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What are Microcent transactions ?Use an example to explain your answer,and give one argument against the use of Microcent transactions.
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On-line retail is becoming big business,but is seen by many as risky.Explain the risks, and discuss how they compare with those in traditional retail.
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| (c) | The globalization of the World-Wide Web brings different societies ’notions of free speech and reasonableness into conflict.Describe two technical approaches that have been used to implement restrictions on free-flow of information,and comment on their effectiveness. | [5] |