Question 1

A social consequence of the richness of Internet information is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in shallowness. 
B)  an increase in the ease of creating misleading information. 
C)  very persuasive messages might reduce the need for multiple independent sources of information. 
D)  an increase in vulnerability to hacking attacks. 
A)  an increase in shallowness. 
B)  an increase in the ease of creating misleading information. 
C)  very persuasive messages might reduce the need for multiple independent sources of information. 
D)  an increase in vulnerability to hacking attacks.

Question 2

Thus far, the most important online privacy legislation that has been directly influenced by the Federal Trade Commission's FIP guidelines is the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Liability is a feature of political systems in which a body of law is in place that permits individuals to recover damages done to them by other actors, systems, or organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the first step in analyzing an ethical dilemma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Define the conflict or dilemma and identify the higher-order values involved. 
B)  Identify the potential consequences of your opinions. 
C)  Identify the options you can reasonably take. 
D)  Identify and describe the facts. 
A)  Define the conflict or dilemma and identify the higher-order values involved. 
B)  Identify the potential consequences of your opinions. 
C)  Identify the options you can reasonably take. 
D)  Identify and describe the facts.

Question 5

The European Data Protection Directive prohibits the transfer of PII to organizations or countries that do not have similar privacy protection policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A 2012 TRUSTe/Harris Interactive survey found all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Targeted advertising makes the vast majority of those surveyed uncomfortable. 
B)  More than 75% of those surveyed do not allow companies to share their personal information with a third party. 
C)  Over 90% of those surveyed think that privacy is an important issue. 
D)  More than half of those surveyed said online privacy is really important to them. 
A)  Targeted advertising makes the vast majority of those surveyed uncomfortable. 
B)  More than 75% of those surveyed do not allow companies to share their personal information with a third party. 
C)  Over 90% of those surveyed think that privacy is an important issue. 
D)  More than half of those surveyed said online privacy is really important to them.

Question 7

Over which of the following does ICANN have authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  technical infrastructure 
B)  domain name system 
C)  public policy issues 
D)  standards 
A)  technical infrastructure 
B)  domain name system 
C)  public policy issues 
D)  standards

Question 8

Registering the domain name google.com with the intent to divert Web traffic from people misspelling google.com is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  cybersquatting. 
B)  typosquatting. 
C)  metatagging. 
D)  linking. 
A)  cybersquatting. 
B)  typosquatting. 
C)  metatagging. 
D)  linking.

Question 9

An ISP basic service plan, allowing 300GB of data transfer per month, with additional data transfer available for $15 for 50GB, is an example of a tiered plan called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ISP basic service plan, allowing 300GB...

Question 10

Which ethical principle states that, when confronted with an ethical dilemma, individuals should take the action that achieves the greater value for all of society?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Golden Rule 
B)  Universalism 
C)  the Collective Utilitarian principle 
D)  the Social Contract rule 
A)  the Golden Rule 
B)  Universalism 
C)  the Collective Utilitarian principle 
D)  the Social Contract rule

Question 11

Which of the following statements about industry self-regulation regarding privacy is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  OPA members are required to implement the OPA's privacy guidelines. 
B)  The primary focus of industry efforts has been the use of online "seals" that attest to the site's policies. 
C)  Industry efforts have not so far succeeded in reducing American fears of privacy invasion during online transactions. 
D)  The NAI's privacy policies were developed without regard to the FTC principles. 
A)  OPA members are required to implement the OPA's privacy guidelines. 
B)  The primary focus of industry efforts has been the use of online "seals" that attest to the site's policies. 
C)  Industry efforts have not so far succeeded in reducing American fears of privacy invasion during online transactions. 
D)  The NAI's privacy policies were developed without regard to the FTC principles.

Question 12

Which of the following protects original forms of expression in a tangible medium?

Accepted Answer

A)  trade secret law 
B)  copyright law 
C)  patent law 
D)  trademark law 
A)  trade secret law 
B)  copyright law 
C)  patent law 
D)  trademark law

Question 13

Google defends its Library Project on the grounds of fair use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Amazon has a patent on:

Accepted Answer

A)  download-based sales. 
B)  display of third-party advertisements in floating windows. 
C)  one-click purchasing. 
D)  hyperlinks. 
A)  download-based sales. 
B)  display of third-party advertisements in floating windows. 
C)  one-click purchasing. 
D)  hyperlinks.

Question 15

Downloading music tracks owned by record companies without paying for them is an example of a violation of:

Accepted Answer

A)  patent law. 
B)  copyright law. 
C)  trademark law. 
D)  privacy law. 
A)  patent law. 
B)  copyright law. 
C)  trademark law. 
D)  privacy law.

Question 16

The main stakeholders arguing against net neutrality are ________.

Accepted Answer

Internet s

Question 17

The display of a third-party's Web site or page within your own Web site is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  cybersquatting. 
B)  metatagging. 
C)  framing. 
D)  deep linking. 
A)  cybersquatting. 
B)  metatagging. 
C)  framing. 
D)  deep linking.

Question 18

All of the following are data elements that are often gathered by e-commerce sites except:

Accepted Answer

A)  family member identities. 
B)  photograph. 
C)  location. 
D)  address. 
A)  family member identities. 
B)  photograph. 
C)  location. 
D)  address.

Question 19

What is the FTC recommendation regarding choice as it relates to personally identifiable information (PII)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Require firms to have consumers affirmatively opt-in before PII is collected. 
B)  Require firms to allow consumers to opt-out before PII is collected. 
C)  Make collection of PII illegal. 
D)  Require robust notice only before PII is collected. 
A)  Require firms to have consumers affirmatively opt-in before PII is collected. 
B)  Require firms to allow consumers to opt-out before PII is collected. 
C)  Make collection of PII illegal. 
D)  Require robust notice only before PII is collected.

Question 20

What is the major reason that the Internet has such potential for destroying traditional conceptions and implementations of intellectual property law?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to make perfect copies of digital works at little cost 
B)  the anonymous nature of the Internet 
C)  the support for instant peer-to-peer communication 
D)  the use of standards for file formats 
A)  the ability to make perfect copies of digital works at little cost 
B)  the anonymous nature of the Internet 
C)  the support for instant peer-to-peer communication 
D)  the use of standards for file formats

A social consequence of the richness of Internet information is:

Thus far, the most important online privacy legislation that has been directly influenced by the Federal Trade Commission's FIP guidelines is the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Liability is a feature of political systems in which a body of law is in place that permits individuals to recover damages done to them by other actors, systems, or organizations.

What is the first step in analyzing an ethical dilemma?

The European Data Protection Directive prohibits the transfer of PII to organizations or countries that do not have similar privacy protection policies.

A 2012 TRUSTe/Harris Interactive survey found all of the following except:

Over which of the following does ICANN have authority?

Registering the domain name google.com with the intent to divert Web traffic from people misspelling google.com is an example of:

An ISP basic service plan, allowing 300GB of data transfer per month, with additional data transfer available for $15 for 50GB, is an example of a tiered plan called ________.

Which ethical principle states that, when confronted with an ethical dilemma, individuals should take the action that achieves the greater value for all of society?

Which of the following statements about industry self-regulation regarding privacy is not true?

Which of the following protects original forms of expression in a tangible medium?

Google defends its Library Project on the grounds of fair use.

Amazon has a patent on:

Downloading music tracks owned by record companies without paying for them is an example of a violation of:

The main stakeholders arguing against net neutrality are ________.

The display of a third-party's Web site or page within your own Web site is called:

All of the following are data elements that are often gathered by e-commerce sites except:

What is the FTC recommendation regarding choice as it relates to personally identifiable information (PII)?

What is the major reason that the Internet has such potential for destroying traditional conceptions and implementations of intellectual property law?

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Exam 8: Ethical, Social, and Political Issues in E-Commerce

A social consequence of the richness of Internet information is:

Thus far, the most important online privacy legislation that has been directly influenced by the Federal Trade Commission's FIP guidelines is the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Liability is a feature of political systems in which a body of law is in place that permits individuals to recover damages done to them by other actors, systems, or organizations.

What is the first step in analyzing an ethical dilemma?

The European Data Protection Directive prohibits the transfer of PII to organizations or countries that do not have similar privacy protection policies.

A 2012 TRUSTe/Harris Interactive survey found all of the following except:

Over which of the following does ICANN have authority?

Registering the domain name google.com with the intent to divert Web traffic from people misspelling google.com is an example of:

An ISP basic service plan, allowing 300GB of data transfer per month, with additional data transfer available for $15 for 50GB, is an example of a tiered plan called ________.

Which ethical principle states that, when confronted with an ethical dilemma, individuals should take the action that achieves the greater value for all of society?

Which of the following statements about industry self-regulation regarding privacy is not true?

Which of the following protects original forms of expression in a tangible medium?

Google defends its Library Project on the grounds of fair use.

Amazon has a patent on:

Downloading music tracks owned by record companies without paying for them is an example of a violation of:

The main stakeholders arguing against net neutrality are ________.

The display of a third-party's Web site or page within your own Web site is called:

All of the following are data elements that are often gathered by e-commerce sites except:

What is the FTC recommendation regarding choice as it relates to personally identifiable information (PII)?

What is the major reason that the Internet has such potential for destroying traditional conceptions and implementations of intellectual property law?

The Revolution Is Just Beginning

E-Commerce Business Models and Concepts

E-Commerce Infrastructure: the Internet, Web, and Mobile Platform

Building an E-Commerce Presence: Web Sites, Mobile Sites, and Apps

E-Commerce Security and Payment Systems

E-Commerce Marketing Concepts: Social, Mobile, Local

E-Commerce Marketing Communications

Online Retail and Services

Online Content and Media

Social Networks, Auctions, and Portals

B2B E-Commerce: Supply Chain Management and Collaborative Commerce

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