Question 1

In the modern workplace where many employees are using their employer's computer technology for business, there are often two differing viewpoints regarding privacy: the organization's and the employees'. Describe each party's viewpoint and state your own opinion on this issue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the modern workplace where many employees...

Question 2

In terms of information systems, issues of privacy relate to the collection and use or misuse of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In terms of information systems, issues of...

Question 3

The use of e-mail among public officials might violate "open meeting" laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Posting information to the Internet using anonymous email accounts or screen names makes it impossible to identify a libeler.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The term "ethics" refers to an individual's personal beliefs about right and wrong, whereas the term "morals" describes standards or codes of behavior expected of an individual by a group, such as a nation, organization, or profession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_____, which means sending sexually explicit texts and/or photos, is illegal in some states, even if it is consensual.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____, which means sending sexually explicit texts...

Question 7

If an activity is defined as legal then it is ethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

During a recent brainstorming session, one of Franklin's co-workers suggested that their company could sell some of the data contained in its customer databases to earn extra revenue for the business. As a long-time member of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery), Franklin is opposed to the idea because it violates which of the following imperatives in the ACM code of ethics?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid harm to others. 
B) Be honest and trustworthy. 
C)  Honor property right.s 
D)  ​Respect the privacy of others.

Question 9

Suppose you have been receiving unsolicited phone calls from telemarketers. Which agency should you contact to prevent these 'junk' calls?

Accepted Answer

A) ​The Federal Trade Commission 
B) Better Business Bureau 
C)  your local police department 
D)  ​The Department of Justice

Question 10

Which legislation is designed to combat the growing crime of identity theft?

Accepted Answer

A) ​E-Government Act of 2002 
B) ​USA Freedom Act of 2015 
C)  ​USA Patriot Act of 2001 
D)  ​Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003

Question 11

A job that requires sitting at a desk and using a computer for many hours a day qualifies as a sedentary job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Amy is doing some online research for a term paper. She'd like to access some information on a particular website, but the website is asking her to put in her email address before allowing her to view the information. She wonders what the website owner will do with that information, but there is never any way for her to know how data collected via a website will be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ issues deal with what is generally considered right or wrong.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ issues deal with what is generally...

Question 14

Never send sensitive personal data such as credit card numbers, bank account numbers, or passwords via text or IM; only send them by email.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The pages on a university's website are maintained by individual departments and organizational units. It is a useful policy to require that every change a user makes to his department pages be reviewed and approved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Anne and Jordan have two pre-teen sons and they're concerned about what their kids might see and share on the Internet. They should probably invest in _______.

Accepted Answer

A) ​Internet licensing 
B) ​filtering software 
C)  ​security passwords 
D)  ​privacy screening

Question 17

Laws and regulations have thoroughly addressed concerns about privacy and data management in private organizations and federal agencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Sending an email message is like having an open conversation in public-many people can listen to your messages, especially if they are not _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sending an email message is like having...

Question 19

The Federal Commerce Commission is responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When a U.S. citizen applies for health insurance through the federally-operated Healthcare Marketplace, workers for the Marketplace then contact the IRS for data about that citizen's income and tax records. This cross-referencing of data is regulated by the Computer _____ and Privacy Act of 1988.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a U.S. citizen applies for health...

Exam 10: Ethics, Privacy, and Security in the Digital Age

In the modern workplace where many employees are using their employer's computer technology for business, there are often two differing viewpoints regarding privacy: the organization's and the employees'. Describe each party's viewpoint and state your own opinion on this issue.

In terms of information systems, issues of privacy relate to the collection and use or misuse of _____.

The use of e-mail among public officials might violate "open meeting" laws.

Posting information to the Internet using anonymous email accounts or screen names makes it impossible to identify a libeler.

The term "ethics" refers to an individual's personal beliefs about right and wrong, whereas the term "morals" describes standards or codes of behavior expected of an individual by a group, such as a nation, organization, or profession.

_____, which means sending sexually explicit texts and/or photos, is illegal in some states, even if it is consensual.

If an activity is defined as legal then it is ethical.

Suppose you have been receiving unsolicited phone calls from telemarketers. Which agency should you contact to prevent these 'junk' calls?

Which legislation is designed to combat the growing crime of identity theft?

A job that requires sitting at a desk and using a computer for many hours a day qualifies as a sedentary job.

_____ issues deal with what is generally considered right or wrong.

Never send sensitive personal data such as credit card numbers, bank account numbers, or passwords via text or IM; only send them by email.

The pages on a university's website are maintained by individual departments and organizational units. It is a useful policy to require that every change a user makes to his department pages be reviewed and approved.

Anne and Jordan have two pre-teen sons and they're concerned about what their kids might see and share on the Internet. They should probably invest in _______.

Laws and regulations have thoroughly addressed concerns about privacy and data management in private organizations and federal agencies.

Sending an email message is like having an open conversation in public-many people can listen to your messages, especially if they are not _____.

The Federal Commerce Commission is responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices.

When a U.S. citizen applies for health insurance through the federally-operated Healthcare Marketplace, workers for the Marketplace then contact the IRS for data about that citizen's income and tax records. This cross-referencing of data is regulated by the Computer _____ and Privacy Act of 1988.