Question 1

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act prohibits all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer trespass. 
B)  Sending spam. 
C)  Negligent damage to a computer attached to the Internet. 
D)  Trafficking in computer passwords. 
A)  Computer trespass. 
B)  Sending spam. 
C)  Negligent damage to a computer attached to the Internet. 
D)  Trafficking in computer passwords. B

Question 2

"Hacking" is:

Accepted Answer

A)  gaining unauthorized access to a computer system. 
B)  a major crime. 
C)  illegal under the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act,which applies to any computer attached to the Internet. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  gaining unauthorized access to a computer system. 
B)  a major crime. 
C)  illegal under the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act,which applies to any computer attached to the Internet. 
D)  All of the above are correct. D

Question 3

Rob works for a federal governmental agency.No policy statements have been reported to the employees regarding their privacy rights or regarding their use of workplace computers for personal business.Rob's supervisor has reason to suspect that Rob has used his workplace computer to order an illegal substance.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rob's employer may search Rob's computer at any time since it was provided by the employer. 
B)  Even if Rob's employer tries to search Rob's computer,if Rob has deleted any incriminating information,the employer will be able to find nothing on his computer to prove Rob was engaged in illegal activity. 
C)  The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government,but this amendment does not apply to computers. 
D)  Because there was no policy statement by the employer,if Rob has a legitimate expectation of privacy in the information on his computer,his employer would have to obtain a search warrant in order to conduct a search of the computer. 
A)  Rob's employer may search Rob's computer at any time since it was provided by the employer. 
B)  Even if Rob's employer tries to search Rob's computer,if Rob has deleted any incriminating information,the employer will be able to find nothing on his computer to prove Rob was engaged in illegal activity. 
C)  The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government,but this amendment does not apply to computers. 
D)  Because there was no policy statement by the employer,if Rob has a legitimate expectation of privacy in the information on his computer,his employer would have to obtain a search warrant in order to conduct a search of the computer. D

Question 4

The case of Carafano v.Metrosplash.com,Inc.held:

Accepted Answer

A)  The Fourth Amendment applies to computers. 
B)  Congress,in enacting the Communications Decency Act,intended that ISPs should not be held liable for information provided by someone else. 
C)  Congress had weighed free speech interests with protection of the public from offensive or obscene materials and determined that protection of the public was more important in the Internet setting. 
D)  Matchmaker,because it had provided the questionnaires for collecting information from its users,must be considered an "information content provider" under the Communications Decency Act,and it is therefore liable under the Act. 
A)  The Fourth Amendment applies to computers. 
B)  Congress,in enacting the Communications Decency Act,intended that ISPs should not be held liable for information provided by someone else. 
C)  Congress had weighed free speech interests with protection of the public from offensive or obscene materials and determined that protection of the public was more important in the Internet setting. 
D)  Matchmaker,because it had provided the questionnaires for collecting information from its users,must be considered an "information content provider" under the Communications Decency Act,and it is therefore liable under the Act.

Question 5

Explain the difference between an ISP and a Web host,and discuss whether they are treated alike under the Communications Decency Act (CDA).

Accepted Answer

An Internet Service Provider (ISP)is a c

Question 6

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  Deals only with the collection of data that will be disclosed to children. 
B)  Deals only with collecting,from children,information that will be disclosed publicly. 
C)  Regulates the activities of Internet operators. 
D)  Both b and c 
A)  Deals only with the collection of data that will be disclosed to children. 
B)  Deals only with collecting,from children,information that will be disclosed publicly. 
C)  Regulates the activities of Internet operators. 
D)  Both b and c

Question 7

You make an online purchase of a hooded sweatshirt with the logo of the Dallas Cowboys.The next time you log on,your screen has a banner ad for Dallas Cowboy hats and shirts.This banner ad is most likely the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Tracking software 
B)  A coincidence. 
C)  The Internet crime of theft of private information. 
D)  Encryption software. 
A)  Tracking software 
B)  A coincidence. 
C)  The Internet crime of theft of private information. 
D)  Encryption software.

Question 8

Jorgeson Co.,on its website,promised the company would not give PII to third parties without the customer's consent,but then gave out such information.This practice violates Section 5 of the FTC Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Under the ECPA any intended recipient has the right to disclose the content of an email

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

After Ashley was denied credit for a new car,she checked her credit report with Equifax.The report showed that several credit cards had been issued to her recently,and they had large,unpaid balances.Ashley had not applied for or received these cards.She found out that someone had stolen personal information she had entered onto her computer and used the information to fraudulently obtain the credit cards.Ashley:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a victim of identity theft. 
B)  is protected under the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act. 
C)  can seek restitution in court. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  is a victim of identity theft. 
B)  is protected under the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act. 
C)  can seek restitution in court. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 11

Tom receives an e-mail from someone alleging to be a Nigerian government official who has stolen money from the government.He needs some place safe to keep the money for a short time.The official promises that,if Tom lets his bank account be used for this purpose,Tom will be allowed to keep a percentage of the stolen money.Tom gives in to the temptation and provides his account information.Instead of receiving money,Tom loses everything he had in the account to the scammer.In this situation:

Accepted Answer

A)  prosecution can be under state law. 
B)  prosecution can be under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. 
C)  a civil action can be brought under Section 5 of the FTC Act. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  prosecution can be under state law. 
B)  prosecution can be under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. 
C)  a civil action can be brought under Section 5 of the FTC Act. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 12

Lois receives an e-mail asking her to update her personal information on a website that is an illegal imitation of a legitimate site.This practice:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a crime called phishing. 
B)  is a tort called information theft. 
C)  is a breach of contract action known as shilling. 
D)  may be prosecuted under the GLB Privacy Act. 
A)  is a crime called phishing. 
B)  is a tort called information theft. 
C)  is a breach of contract action known as shilling. 
D)  may be prosecuted under the GLB Privacy Act.

Question 13

Which of the following protects e-mail messages from unauthorized interception?

Accepted Answer

A)  The First Amendment. 
B)  The GLB Privacy Act of 1999. 
C)  The Electronic Communications Privacy Act. 
D)  COPPA. 
A)  The First Amendment. 
B)  The GLB Privacy Act of 1999. 
C)  The Electronic Communications Privacy Act. 
D)  COPPA.

Question 14

The CAN-SPAM Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  Applies to virtually all promotional e-mails,whether or not the sender has a pre-existing relationship with the recipient. 
B)  Provides unavoidable requirements for senders of promotional e-mails. 
C)  Requires recipients of unsolicited,pornographic e-mails to notify the Justice Department. 
D)  Requires senders of promotional e-mails to provide a valid return address,which may be a post office box or a specific physical location. 
A)  Applies to virtually all promotional e-mails,whether or not the sender has a pre-existing relationship with the recipient. 
B)  Provides unavoidable requirements for senders of promotional e-mails. 
C)  Requires recipients of unsolicited,pornographic e-mails to notify the Justice Department. 
D)  Requires senders of promotional e-mails to provide a valid return address,which may be a post office box or a specific physical location.

Question 15

What statute prohibits accessing a computer without authorization and obtaining information from it.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer Fraud and Abuse Act 
B)  Communication Decency Act 
C)  Electronic Communications Privacy Act. 
D)  Children's Online Privacy Protection Act 
A)  Computer Fraud and Abuse Act 
B)  Communication Decency Act 
C)  Electronic Communications Privacy Act. 
D)  Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

Question 16

Can-Spam is a federal statute that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prohibit's spam 
B)  Regulated that all commercial email must have an opt out system 
C)  Requires that all email must have a P.O.Box or physical address of the company. 
D)  None of these answers are correct 
A)  Prohibit's spam 
B)  Regulated that all commercial email must have an opt out system 
C)  Requires that all email must have a P.O.Box or physical address of the company. 
D)  None of these answers are correct

Question 17

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act prohibits Internet operators from collecting information from children under what age without parental permission?

Accepted Answer

A)  18. 
B)  16. 
C)  13. 
D)  10. 
A)  18. 
B)  16. 
C)  13. 
D)  10.

Question 18

Under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  violators are subject to both criminal and civil penalties. 
B)  violators may be subject to civil,but not criminal,penalties. 
C)  only the unauthorized disclosure of e-mail messages constitutes a violation. 
D)  only the unauthorized interception of e-mail messages by the government or an ISP constitutes a violation. 
A)  violators are subject to both criminal and civil penalties. 
B)  violators may be subject to civil,but not criminal,penalties. 
C)  only the unauthorized disclosure of e-mail messages constitutes a violation. 
D)  only the unauthorized interception of e-mail messages by the government or an ISP constitutes a violation.

Question 19

Stuart is vying for a promotion,but faces competition from a co-worker,Brenda.Without authorization,Stuart accesses stored company records and discovers an unfavorable e-mail message Brenda had written about the company.Stuart sends the message to his supervisor in hopes of keeping Brenda from getting the promotion.Discuss whether Stuart has violated any statute and,if so,what sanctions he may face.

Accepted Answer

Stuart violated the Electronic Communica

Question 20

Unsolicited commercial e-mail (UCE)or unsolicited bulk e-mail (UBE)messages:

Accepted Answer

A)  are commonly known as "cookies." 
B)  constitute about 80 percent of all e-mail. 
C)  are estimated to be fraudulent either in content or packaging in approximately one-fourth of all cases. 
D)  although annoying,do lower the cost of connecting to the Internet. 
A)  are commonly known as "cookies." 
B)  constitute about 80 percent of all e-mail. 
C)  are estimated to be fraudulent either in content or packaging in approximately one-fourth of all cases. 
D)  although annoying,do lower the cost of connecting to the Internet.

Exam 27: Cyberlaw

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act prohibits all but which of the following?

"Hacking" is:

The case of Carafano v.Metrosplash.com,Inc.held:

Explain the difference between an ISP and a Web host,and discuss whether they are treated alike under the Communications Decency Act (CDA).

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act:

You make an online purchase of a hooded sweatshirt with the logo of the Dallas Cowboys.The next time you log on,your screen has a banner ad for Dallas Cowboy hats and shirts.This banner ad is most likely the result of:

Jorgeson Co.,on its website,promised the company would not give PII to third parties without the customer's consent,but then gave out such information.This practice violates Section 5 of the FTC Act.

Under the ECPA any intended recipient has the right to disclose the content of an email

Lois receives an e-mail asking her to update her personal information on a website that is an illegal imitation of a legitimate site.This practice:

Which of the following protects e-mail messages from unauthorized interception?

The CAN-SPAM Act:

What statute prohibits accessing a computer without authorization and obtaining information from it.?

Can-Spam is a federal statute that:

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act prohibits Internet operators from collecting information from children under what age without parental permission?

Under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act:

Unsolicited commercial e-mail (UCE)or unsolicited bulk e-mail (UBE)messages:

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