B 1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the On Line Transaction Entry (OLTE) and On Line Real Time (OLRT) modes of processing.

B 2. Identify a specific situation in which periodic processing is sufficient to support the business process, and a second situation where immediate processing is necessary to adequately support the process. Your answer should include (but not be limited to) the reasons to support your selections.

B 3. What do you perceive to be the advantages and disadvantages of conducting business on the Internet? Explain your answer in detail.

B 4. Some potential e-business customers have security concerns regarding online transactions. How do Internet security certifications attempt to address these concerns? Explain your answer in detail.