Question 1

To minimize the invasion of privacy,organizations should:

Accepted Answer

A) not delete data even when it is not needed. 
B) not modify data once it is entered into an information system. 
C) collect only the data that is necessary for the stated purpose. 
D) provide unlimited access to personal information to those who have authorization. 
A) not delete data even when it is not needed. 
B) not modify data once it is entered into an information system. 
C) collect only the data that is necessary for the stated purpose. 
D) provide unlimited access to personal information to those who have authorization. C

Question 2

To minimize the invasion of privacy,_____.

Accepted Answer

A) organizations should not delete data even when it is not needed 
B) users should be able to review their records and correct any inaccuracies 
C) organizations should not modify data once it is entered into an information system 
D) users should provide unlimited access to personal information to those who have authorization 
A) organizations should not delete data even when it is not needed 
B) users should be able to review their records and correct any inaccuracies 
C) organizations should not modify data once it is entered into an information system 
D) users should provide unlimited access to personal information to those who have authorization B

Question 3

Describe in brief the intellectual property that copyright laws protect and the exceptions.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Generally,copyright laws protect tangible material,such as books,drawings,and so forth.However,they also cover online materials,including Web pages,HTML code,and computer graphics,as long as the content can be printed or saved on a storage device.Copyright laws give only the creator exclusive rights,meaning no one else can reproduce,distribute,or perform the work without permission.
Copyright laws do have some exceptions,however,usually under the Fair Use Doctrine.This exception means one can use copyrighted material for certain purposes,such as quoting passages of a book in literary reviews.

Question 4

In the context of Web and network privacy,_____ is a method for binding all the parties to a contract.

Accepted Answer

A) phishing 
B) nonrepudiation 
C) cybersquatting 
D) encapsulation 
A) phishing 
B) nonrepudiation 
C) cybersquatting 
D) encapsulation

Question 5

Aaron bought a photo-editing software package for personal use.He makes two copies of the software,in case the original software fails and he needs a backup.In this scenario,Aaron's action is considered _____.

Accepted Answer

A) illegal and unethical 
B) legal,but unethical 
C) illegal,but ethical 
D) legal and ethical 
A) illegal and unethical 
B) legal,but unethical 
C) illegal,but ethical 
D) legal and ethical

Question 6

In general,_____ last the author's lifetime plus 70 years and do not need to be renewed.

Accepted Answer

A) copyrights 
B) patents 
C) aero designs 
D) industrial designs 
A) copyrights 
B) patents 
C) aero designs 
D) industrial designs

Question 7

_____ is a legal umbrella covering protections that involve copyrights,trademarks,trade secrets,and patents for "creations of the mind" developed by people or businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) An identity log file 
B) A virtual organization 
C) Intellectual property 
D) Information policy 
A) An identity log file 
B) A virtual organization 
C) Intellectual property 
D) Information policy

Question 8

What information can be censored if the content is deemed offensive to a political,religious,or cultural group?

Accepted Answer

A) Public 
B) Private 
C) Secretive 
D) Abstracted 
A) Public 
B) Private 
C) Secretive 
D) Abstracted

Question 9

_____,also known as virtual work,has enabled some people to perform their jobs from home.

Accepted Answer

A) Telecommuting 
B) Urbanizing 
C) Outsourcing 
D) Offshoring 
A) Telecommuting 
B) Urbanizing 
C) Outsourcing 
D) Offshoring

Question 10

E-wallets and smart cards increase the risks of exposing consumers' information on the Web.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A potential benefit of telecommuting is that it _____.

Accepted Answer

A) regulates work routine 
B) reduces employee turnover 
C) separates work and home life 
D) increases interaction with coworkers 
A) regulates work routine 
B) reduces employee turnover 
C) separates work and home life 
D) increases interaction with coworkers

Question 12

Which is a commonly used technology for data collection?

Accepted Answer

A) Applets 
B) Kernels 
C) Cookies 
D) Firewalls 
A) Applets 
B) Kernels 
C) Cookies 
D) Firewalls

Question 13

Because sending spam is expensive,a small response-a fraction of a percent,for example-is an inadequate return on the investment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the context of Web and network privacy,an acceptable use policy is a:

Accepted Answer

A) legal document that protects an organization from embezzlement of money by its service providers. 
B) set of rules to govern the electronic fund transfers between an organization and its clients. 
C) legal document that contains an agreement of the issues documented by the health and social issues of pharmaceuticals. 
D) set of rules specifying the legal and ethical use of a system and the consequences of noncompliance. 
A) legal document that protects an organization from embezzlement of money by its service providers. 
B) set of rules to govern the electronic fund transfers between an organization and its clients. 
C) legal document that contains an agreement of the issues documented by the health and social issues of pharmaceuticals. 
D) set of rules specifying the legal and ethical use of a system and the consequences of noncompliance.

Question 15

Information technologies have decreased the ease of access to information for hackers as well as for legitimate organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain telecommuting.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Telecommuting,also kno

Question 17

In the context of information privacy,which of the following is true of spam?

Accepted Answer

A) It is solicited e-mail sent for business purposes. 
B) It can only be send to a small number of people. 
C) It is sent in bulk using automated mailing software. 
D) It can only be used to provide access to legitimate e-mails. 
A) It is solicited e-mail sent for business purposes. 
B) It can only be send to a small number of people. 
C) It is sent in bulk using automated mailing software. 
D) It can only be used to provide access to legitimate e-mails.

Question 18

In the context of information privacy,which is true of cookies?

Accepted Answer

A) They record users' actions on a Web site. 
B) They get saved on a computers' primary memory. 
C) They provide information about users' location. 
D) They make it impossible for Web sites to customize pages for users. 
A) They record users' actions on a Web site. 
B) They get saved on a computers' primary memory. 
C) They provide information about users' location. 
D) They make it impossible for Web sites to customize pages for users.

Question 19

Which principle states that Internet service providers (ISPs)and government agencies should treat all data on the Internet equally?

Accepted Answer

A) Internet censorship 
B) Net neutrality 
C) Internet security 
D) Free Basics 
A) Internet censorship 
B) Net neutrality 
C) Internet security 
D) Free Basics

Question 20

Which is included in the goal of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

Accepted Answer

A) Safeguarding patients' billing information 
B) Protecting patients' computer records 
C) Protecting patients' credit information 
D) Safeguarding conversations between patients and their families 
A) Safeguarding patients' billing information 
B) Protecting patients' computer records 
C) Protecting patients' credit information 
D) Safeguarding conversations between patients and their families

To minimize the invasion of privacy,organizations should:

To minimize the invasion of privacy,_____.

Describe in brief the intellectual property that copyright laws protect and the exceptions.

In the context of Web and network privacy,_____ is a method for binding all the parties to a contract.

Aaron bought a photo-editing software package for personal use.He makes two copies of the software,in case the original software fails and he needs a backup.In this scenario,Aaron's action is considered _____.

In general,_____ last the author's lifetime plus 70 years and do not need to be renewed.

_____ is a legal umbrella covering protections that involve copyrights,trademarks,trade secrets,and patents for "creations of the mind" developed by people or businesses.

What information can be censored if the content is deemed offensive to a political,religious,or cultural group?

_____,also known as virtual work,has enabled some people to perform their jobs from home.

E-wallets and smart cards increase the risks of exposing consumers' information on the Web.

A potential benefit of telecommuting is that it _____.

Which is a commonly used technology for data collection?

Because sending spam is expensive,a small response-a fraction of a percent,for example-is an inadequate return on the investment.

In the context of Web and network privacy,an acceptable use policy is a:

Information technologies have decreased the ease of access to information for hackers as well as for legitimate organizations.

Explain telecommuting.

In the context of information privacy,which of the following is true of spam?

In the context of information privacy,which is true of cookies?

Which principle states that Internet service providers (ISPs)and government agencies should treat all data on the Internet equally?

Which is included in the goal of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

Information Systems: An Overview

Computers: The Machines Behind Computing

Database Systems,Data Warehouses,and Data Marts

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

The Internet,Intranets,and Extranets

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Management Support Systems

Intelligent Information Systems

Emerging Trends,Technologies,and Applications

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Exam 4: Personal,Legal,Ethical,and Organizational Issues of Information Systems

To minimize the invasion of privacy,organizations should:

To minimize the invasion of privacy,_____.

Describe in brief the intellectual property that copyright laws protect and the exceptions.

In the context of Web and network privacy,_____ is a method for binding all the parties to a contract.

Aaron bought a photo-editing software package for personal use.He makes two copies of the software,in case the original software fails and he needs a backup.In this scenario,Aaron's action is considered _____.

In general,_____ last the author's lifetime plus 70 years and do not need to be renewed.

_____ is a legal umbrella covering protections that involve copyrights,trademarks,trade secrets,and patents for "creations of the mind" developed by people or businesses.

What information can be censored if the content is deemed offensive to a political,religious,or cultural group?

_____,also known as virtual work,has enabled some people to perform their jobs from home.

E-wallets and smart cards increase the risks of exposing consumers' information on the Web.

A potential benefit of telecommuting is that it _____.

Which is a commonly used technology for data collection?

Because sending spam is expensive,a small response-a fraction of a percent,for example-is an inadequate return on the investment.

In the context of Web and network privacy,an acceptable use policy is a:

Information technologies have decreased the ease of access to information for hackers as well as for legitimate organizations.

Explain telecommuting.

In the context of information privacy,which of the following is true of spam?

In the context of information privacy,which is true of cookies?

Which principle states that Internet service providers (ISPs)and government agencies should treat all data on the Internet equally?

Which is included in the goal of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

Information Systems: An Overview

Computers: The Machines Behind Computing

Database Systems,Data Warehouses,and Data Marts

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

The Internet,Intranets,and Extranets

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Management Support Systems

Intelligent Information Systems

Emerging Trends,Technologies,and Applications

Filters