Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the current key technology trends that raises ethical issues?

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A)  Data storage improvements
B)  Data analysis advancements
C)  Increase in data quality
D)  Increase in use of mobile devices
E)  Advances in networking technologyF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Identify and discuss the six ethical principles discussed in the chapter.

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The six ethical principles are the Golde...

Question 3

The European Parliament has banned unsolicited commercial messaging.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe three technology trends that pose ethical issues,giving an example for each of its ethical or moral impact.

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Key technology trends include the follow...

Question 5

All of the following are technical solutions to protecting user privacy except:

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A)  e-mail encryption.
B)  anonymous surfing.
C)  anonymous email.
D)  preventing client computers from accepting cookies.
E)  data use policies.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

In 2010,the FTC added all of the following recommendations to its privacy guidelines except:

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A)  firms should build products and services that protect privacy.
B)  firms should increase the transparency of their data collection.
C)  firms should require consumer consent and provide clear options to opt out of data collection.
D)  firms should limit the length of time that any personal data is stored to six months or less.
E)  consumers should be able to review and contest the accuracy and completeness of data.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 7

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

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A)  A safe harbor
B)  The opt-in model
C)  FIP principles
D)  P3P
E)  The opt-out modelF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

________ grants the owner exclusive ownership of the ideas behind an invention for 20 years.

Accepted Answer

A)  Copyright law
B)  Trademark law
C)  Patent law
D)  Trade secret protection
E)  Privacy lawF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

The U.S.CAN-SPAM Act:

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A)  makes spamming illegal.
B)  requires commercial email senders to identify themselves.
C)  has dramatically cut down spamming.
D)  does not override state anti-spamming laws.
E)  does not outlaw the use of fake return addresses.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Identifying the stakeholders-people who have a vested interest in the outcome of the decision-is the last step in analyzing an ethical issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Most Internet businesses do very little to protect the privacy of their customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

European countries do not allow businesses to use personally identifiable information without consumers' prior consent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following ethical guidelines suggests that you put yourself in the place of others,and think of yourself as the object of the decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kant's categorical imperative
B)  the risk aversion principle
C)  the utilitarian principle
D)  the Golden Rule
E)  the "no free lunch" ruleF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

The FIP principle of Notice/Awareness states that:

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A)  customers must be allowed to choose how their information will be used for secondary purposes other than the supporting transaction.
B)  data collectors must take responsible steps to assure that consumer information is accurate and secure from unauthorized use.
C)  there must be a mechanism in place to enforce FIP principles.
D)  consumers should be able to review the data collected about them.
E)  websites must disclose their information practices before collecting data.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

How does protection of privacy in Europe differ from the United States?

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In Europe,privacy protection is much mor...

Question 16

Malicious software that is installed secretly on your computer by other applications and that tracks your online movements is called spyware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

________ is a feature of social institutions that means mechanisms are in place to determine responsibility for an action.

Accepted Answer

A)  Due process
B)  Accountability
C)  The courts of appeal
D)  The judicial system
E)  LiabilityF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

The NAI is an industry association formed to help with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Copyright protection
B)  Online privacy issues
C)  Patent protection
D)  Trademark protection
E)  Trade secret protectionF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following protects the authors of a book from having their work copied by others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patent protection
B)  Due process
C)  Copyright law
D)  Fair Use Doctrine
E)  Trade Secret lawF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following is not protected by copyright law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Musical compositions
B)  Motion pictures
C)  Maps
D)  Artwork
E)  MachinesF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Exam 4: Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

Most Internet businesses do very little to protect the privacy of their customers.

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The U.S.CAN-SPAM Act:

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Identify and discuss the six ethical principles discussed in the chapter.

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All of the following are technical solutions to protecting user privacy except:

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Which of the following is not protected by copyright law?

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________ grants the owner exclusive ownership of the ideas behind an invention for 20 years.

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________ is a feature of social institutions that means mechanisms are in place to determine responsibility for an action.

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

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Describe three technology trends that pose ethical issues,giving an example for each of its ethical or moral impact.

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The European Parliament has banned unsolicited commercial messaging.

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Identifying the stakeholders-people who have a vested interest in the outcome of the decision-is the last step in analyzing an ethical issue.

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Which of the following is not one of the current key technology trends that raises ethical issues?

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Malicious software that is installed secretly on your computer by other applications and that tracks your online movements is called spyware.

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European countries do not allow businesses to use personally identifiable information without consumers' prior consent.

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Which of the following ethical guidelines suggests that you put yourself in the place of others,and think of yourself as the object of the decision?

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The FIP principle of Notice/Awareness states that:

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Which of the following protects the authors of a book from having their work copied by others?

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In 2010,the FTC added all of the following recommendations to its privacy guidelines except:

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The NAI is an industry association formed to help with which of the following?

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How does protection of privacy in Europe differ from the United States?

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