Question 1

When a cookie is created during a website visit,it is stored:

Accepted Answer

A) on the website's server. 
B) on the hard drive of the visitor's computer. 
C) on the ISP's servers. 
D) in the browser's application settings. 
E) nowhere,because they are only used during a visit and are discarded once a visitor leaves the Web site. 
A) on the website's server. 
B) on the hard drive of the visitor's computer. 
C) on the ISP's servers. 
D) in the browser's application settings. 
E) nowhere,because they are only used during a visit and are discarded once a visitor leaves the Web site.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a file-sharing service?

Accepted Answer

A) The Pirate Bay 
B) Megaupload 
C) Morpheus 
D) Pandora 
E) Grokster 
A) The Pirate Bay 
B) Megaupload 
C) Morpheus 
D) Pandora 
E) Grokster

Question 3

Identify the five moral dimensions that are involved in political,social,and ethical issues and briefly describe each.Of these,which do you think is the most difficult for society to deal with? Support your opinion.

Accepted Answer

The five moral dimensions are:
(1)Inform

Question 4

Routine violations of individual privacy are made more difficult by advances in data storage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

CVS refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) eyestrain related to computer display screen use. 
B) a business practice that attempts to evaluate the intangible values of computer systems. 
C) carpal vision syndrome. 
D) a type of antivirus protection software. 
E) wrist injuries brought about by incorrect hand position when using a keyboard. 
A) eyestrain related to computer display screen use. 
B) a business practice that attempts to evaluate the intangible values of computer systems. 
C) carpal vision syndrome. 
D) a type of antivirus protection software. 
E) wrist injuries brought about by incorrect hand position when using a keyboard.

Question 6

TRUSTe is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Web beacon 
B) Behavioral targeting program 
C) Opt-out program 
D) Spyware 
E) Online seal program 
A) Web beacon 
B) Behavioral targeting program 
C) Opt-out program 
D) Spyware 
E) Online seal program

Question 7

Which of the following is a data analysis technology that finds hidden connections between data in disparate sources?

Accepted Answer

A) HIPAA 
B) FIP 
C) NORA 
D) COPPA 
E) Spyware 
A) HIPAA 
B) FIP 
C) NORA 
D) COPPA 
E) Spyware

Question 8

Copyright is a legal protection given to creators of certain types of intellectual property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not true about the changes to EU data protection rules proposed in 2012?

Accepted Answer

A) The new rules would require Internet companies to obtain explicit consent from consumers for the use of their personal data. 
B) The new rules would require Internet companies to delete information at the user's request. 
C) The new rules would require Internet companies to retain information only as long as absolutely necessary. 
D) The new rules would reject the right to be forgotten. 
E) The new rules would apply only to all companies providing services in Europe. 
A) The new rules would require Internet companies to obtain explicit consent from consumers for the use of their personal data. 
B) The new rules would require Internet companies to delete information at the user's request. 
C) The new rules would require Internet companies to retain information only as long as absolutely necessary. 
D) The new rules would reject the right to be forgotten. 
E) The new rules would apply only to all companies providing services in Europe.

Question 10

A man steals from a grocery store in order to feed his starving family.Which of the following best expresses the utilitarian principle in evaluating this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) His action is acceptable,because the grocer suffers the least harm. 
B) His action is acceptable,because the higher social value is the survival of the family. 
C) His action is wrong,because the man would not want the grocer to steal from him. 
D) His action is wrong,because if everyone were to do this,the concept of personal property is defeated. 
E) His action is wrong,because the grocery store owner is harmed. 
A) His action is acceptable,because the grocer suffers the least harm. 
B) His action is acceptable,because the higher social value is the survival of the family. 
C) His action is wrong,because the man would not want the grocer to steal from him. 
D) His action is wrong,because if everyone were to do this,the concept of personal property is defeated. 
E) His action is wrong,because the grocery store owner is harmed.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a difficulty in establishing patent protection?

Accepted Answer

A) Length of time required to receive protection 
B) The requirement that the work reflect some special understanding and contribution 
C) The requirement that the work must be original 
D) The requirement that the work must be novel 
E) The requirement that the work must be a secret 
A) Length of time required to receive protection 
B) The requirement that the work reflect some special understanding and contribution 
C) The requirement that the work must be original 
D) The requirement that the work must be novel 
E) The requirement that the work must be a secret

Question 12

Describe how a cookie works.

Accepted Answer

A cookie works as follows: A user opens

Question 13

________ is a feature of law-governed society and involves having laws that are known and understood,along with the ability to appeal to higher authorities to ensure that the laws are applied correctly.

Accepted Answer

A) Liability 
B) Due process 
C) Responsibility 
D) Accountability 
E) The judicial system 
A) Liability 
B) Due process 
C) Responsibility 
D) Accountability 
E) The judicial system

Question 14

Which of the following best describes how new information systems can result in legal gray areas?

Accepted Answer

A) They work with networked,digital data,which are more difficult to control than information stored manually. 
B) They result in new situations that are not covered by old laws. 
C) They are implemented by technicians rather than managers. 
D) They are created from sets of logical and technological rules rather than social or organizational mores. 
E) They are little understood by politicians or lawyers. 
A) They work with networked,digital data,which are more difficult to control than information stored manually. 
B) They result in new situations that are not covered by old laws. 
C) They are implemented by technicians rather than managers. 
D) They are created from sets of logical and technological rules rather than social or organizational mores. 
E) They are little understood by politicians or lawyers.

Question 15

What do you consider to be the primary ethical,social,and political issues regarding the quality of a software product?

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary,but should inc

Question 16

The ethical "no free lunch" rule states that:

Accepted Answer

A) if an action cannot be taken repeatedly,then it is not right to be taken at any time. 
B) one should take the action that produces the least harm or incurs the least cost. 
C) one can put values in rank order and understand the consequences of various courses of action. 
D) if something someone else has created is useful to you,it has value,and you should assume the creator wants compensation for this work. 
E) if an action is not right for everyone to take,it is not right for anyone to take. 
A) if an action cannot be taken repeatedly,then it is not right to be taken at any time. 
B) one should take the action that produces the least harm or incurs the least cost. 
C) one can put values in rank order and understand the consequences of various courses of action. 
D) if something someone else has created is useful to you,it has value,and you should assume the creator wants compensation for this work. 
E) if an action is not right for everyone to take,it is not right for anyone to take.

Question 17

Which of the following terms refers to significant disparities in access to computers and the Internet among different social groups and different locations?

Accepted Answer

A) CVS 
B) Technostress 
C) Digital divide 
D) RSI 
E) CTS 
A) CVS 
B) Technostress 
C) Digital divide 
D) RSI 
E) CTS

Question 18

Web beacons are tiny,invisible software programs hidden in e-mail messages and web pages that are used to track and report a user's online behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Software programs were unprotected by copyright law until the early 1990s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following best describes Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative?

Accepted Answer

A) If an action cannot be taken repeatedly,then it is not right to be taken at any time. 
B) One should take the action that produces the least harm or incurs the least cost. 
C) One can put values in rank order and understand the consequences of various courses of action. 
D) If an action is not right for everyone to take,it is not right for anyone to take. 
E) You should act towards others as you would like them to act towards you. 
A) If an action cannot be taken repeatedly,then it is not right to be taken at any time. 
B) One should take the action that produces the least harm or incurs the least cost. 
C) One can put values in rank order and understand the consequences of various courses of action. 
D) If an action is not right for everyone to take,it is not right for anyone to take. 
E) You should act towards others as you would like them to act towards you.

When a cookie is created during a website visit,it is stored:

Which of the following is not a file-sharing service?

Identify the five moral dimensions that are involved in political,social,and ethical issues and briefly describe each.Of these,which do you think is the most difficult for society to deal with? Support your opinion.

Routine violations of individual privacy are made more difficult by advances in data storage.

CVS refers to:

TRUSTe is an example of which of the following?

Which of the following is a data analysis technology that finds hidden connections between data in disparate sources?

Copyright is a legal protection given to creators of certain types of intellectual property.

Which of the following is not true about the changes to EU data protection rules proposed in 2012?

A man steals from a grocery store in order to feed his starving family.Which of the following best expresses the utilitarian principle in evaluating this situation?

Which of the following is not a difficulty in establishing patent protection?

Describe how a cookie works.

________ is a feature of law-governed society and involves having laws that are known and understood,along with the ability to appeal to higher authorities to ensure that the laws are applied correctly.

Which of the following best describes how new information systems can result in legal gray areas?

What do you consider to be the primary ethical,social,and political issues regarding the quality of a software product?

The ethical "no free lunch" rule states that:

Which of the following terms refers to significant disparities in access to computers and the Internet among different social groups and different locations?

Web beacons are tiny,invisible software programs hidden in e-mail messages and web pages that are used to track and report a user's online behavior.

Software programs were unprotected by copyright law until the early 1990s.

Which of the following best describes Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative?

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems,organizations,and Strategy

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications,the Internet,and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets,digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

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Exam 4: Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

When a cookie is created during a website visit,it is stored:

Which of the following is not a file-sharing service?

Identify the five moral dimensions that are involved in political,social,and ethical issues and briefly describe each.Of these,which do you think is the most difficult for society to deal with? Support your opinion.

Routine violations of individual privacy are made more difficult by advances in data storage.

CVS refers to:

TRUSTe is an example of which of the following?

Which of the following is a data analysis technology that finds hidden connections between data in disparate sources?

Copyright is a legal protection given to creators of certain types of intellectual property.

Which of the following is not true about the changes to EU data protection rules proposed in 2012?

A man steals from a grocery store in order to feed his starving family.Which of the following best expresses the utilitarian principle in evaluating this situation?

Which of the following is not a difficulty in establishing patent protection?

Describe how a cookie works.

________ is a feature of law-governed society and involves having laws that are known and understood,along with the ability to appeal to higher authorities to ensure that the laws are applied correctly.

Which of the following best describes how new information systems can result in legal gray areas?

What do you consider to be the primary ethical,social,and political issues regarding the quality of a software product?

The ethical "no free lunch" rule states that:

Which of the following terms refers to significant disparities in access to computers and the Internet among different social groups and different locations?

Web beacons are tiny,invisible software programs hidden in e-mail messages and web pages that are used to track and report a user's online behavior.

Software programs were unprotected by copyright law until the early 1990s.

Which of the following best describes Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative?

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems,organizations,and Strategy

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications,the Internet,and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets,digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

Filters