Question 1

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) everything is owned by someone else, and that the creator wants compensation for this work. 
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) everything is owned by someone else, and that the creator wants compensation for this work.

Question 2

Copyright is the legal protection afforded intellectual property, such as a song, book, or video game.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Any unsolicited e-mail is legally considered spam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When a cookie is created during a Web site visit, it is stored:

Accepted Answer

A) on the Web site computer. 
B) on the visitor's computer. 
C) on the ISP's computer. 
D) in a Web directory. 
A) on the Web site computer. 
B) on the visitor's computer. 
C) on the ISP's computer. 
D) in a Web directory.

Question 5

Professionals take on special rights and obligations because of their special claims to knowledge, wisdom, and respect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the ________, you should take the action that produces the least harm.

Accepted Answer

A) Categorical Imperative 
B) Risk Aversion Principle 
C) Utilitarian Principle 
D) Golden Rule 
A) Categorical Imperative 
B) Risk Aversion Principle 
C) Utilitarian Principle 
D) Golden Rule

Question 7

The Copyright Office began registering software programs in the 1990s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) They work with networked, electronic 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. 
A) They work with networked, electronic 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.

Question 9

The ________ model prohibits an organization from collecting any personal information unless the individual specifically takes action to approve information collection and use.

Accepted Answer

A) safe harbor 
B) opt-in 
C) FIP 
D) P3P 
A) safe harbor 
B) opt-in 
C) FIP 
D) P3P

Question 10

It is not feasible for companies to produce error-free software because:

Accepted Answer

A) any programming code is susceptible to error. 
B) it is too expensive to create perfect software. 
C) errors can be introduced in the maintenance stage of development. 
D) any software of any complexity will have errors. 
A) any programming code is susceptible to error. 
B) it is too expensive to create perfect software. 
C) errors can be introduced in the maintenance stage of development. 
D) any software of any complexity will have errors.

The ethical "no free lunch" rule states that:

Copyright is the legal protection afforded intellectual property, such as a song, book, or video game.

Any unsolicited e-mail is legally considered spam.

When a cookie is created during a Web site visit, it is stored:

Professionals take on special rights and obligations because of their special claims to knowledge, wisdom, and respect.

According to the ________, you should take the action that produces the least harm.

The Copyright Office began registering software programs in the 1990s.

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

The ________ model prohibits an organization from collecting any personal information unless the individual specifically takes action to approve information collection and use.

It is not feasible for companies to produce error-free software because:

Business Information Systems in Your Career

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

It Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

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

Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

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Exam 4: Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

The ethical "no free lunch" rule states that:

Copyright is the legal protection afforded intellectual property, such as a song, book, or video game.

Any unsolicited e-mail is legally considered spam.

When a cookie is created during a Web site visit, it is stored:

Professionals take on special rights and obligations because of their special claims to knowledge, wisdom, and respect.

According to the ________, you should take the action that produces the least harm.

The Copyright Office began registering software programs in the 1990s.

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

The ________ model prohibits an organization from collecting any personal information unless the individual specifically takes action to approve information collection and use.

It is not feasible for companies to produce error-free software because:

Business Information Systems in Your Career

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

It Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

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

Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

Filters