Exam 8: Security Issues and Ethics in Education

Viruses like those described in the accompanying figure commonly infect computers through e-mail attachments.

Modified Multiple Choice Objectionable materials located on the Internet include ____.

Moral guidelines that govern the use of computers and information systems are called ____________________.

A logic bomb virus is activated on a particular date.

The most common type of license included with software packages purchased by individual users is a(n) ____________________.

Modified Multiple Choice A person who tries to break into a computer system is called a ____.

____ is the use of a computer system without permission.

____________________ is a health-related condition with symptoms including sore, tired, burning, itching, or dry eyes.

False warnings about viruses that often spread via e-mail and over the Internet are known as ____________________.

Schools should never store backup copies at an off-site location.

Teachers always must protect the identity of their students on student and teacher Web pages.

Critical Thinking Case 8-1 Your computer is not behaving normally and you need to investigate. You discover that your computer's boot program is infected. Which of the following solutions should you try?

A(n) ____________________ replaces the program used to start the computer system with an infected version.

The largest job-related injury and illness problems in the United States today are repetitive strain injuries (RSI).

A(n) ____ is a set of rules that govern the use of school and school district computers, networks, and the Internet.

An antipiracy technology designed to verify that software products have been legitimately licensed by licenses like the one in the accompanying figure is called ____.

CVS has serious and long-term consequences.

Software piracy - the unauthorized and illegal duplication of copyrighted software - is by far the most common form of software theft. When you purchase software, you actually do not own the software; instead, you have purchased the right to use the software, as outlined in the software license. Briefly describe the characteristics of the following type of software license: single-user, multiple-user, network license, and community/state license.

While an outstanding educational tool, curriculum resource pages will not significantly reduce the chances that students will view inappropriate Web sites.