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

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

_____ involves the design, manufacture, use, and disposal of computers and servers in such a way that there is minimal impact on the environment.

E-commune, an e-commerce company, uses small text files with unique ID tags to collect users' data. These text files are embedded in a Web browser and saved on the user's hard drive. They make it possible for E-commune to customize its Web page for its customers. Given this information, it can be concluded that E-commune uses _____ to collect data.

_____are small text files with unique ID tags that are embedded in a Web browser and saved on the user's hard drive. ​

Organizations can benefit from patents as they can use patents:

In the context of intellectual property, which of the following is categorized as copyrighted material?

To minimize the invasion of privacy, users and organizations should:

One of the ways in which green computing can be achieved is by replacing meetings over computer networks with actual face-to-face meetings.

A _____is an intellectual property that protects new processes. ​

Using _____ is a way to solve health issues related to computer equipment.

A _____is an intellectual property that protects product names and identifying marks. ​

In the context of Web and network privacy issues, new employees in an organization have to sign a(n) _____before they access the network. ​

Alfred, a software programmer at Gamma Inc., develops a program that spreads Trojan viruses to the organization's network. When Liam, his manager, discovers that Alfred had intentionally spread the virus, he immediately fires Alfred. In this scenario, Liam's behavior is considered _____.

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

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

When a user accidentally enters an incorrect Web site address, he or she may be directed to an alternative Web site. This is an example of _____.

Green computing helps an organization save on energy costs.

According to the principle of Internet neutrality, Internet service providers (ISPs) and government agencies should _____.

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

Albert applied for a consumer durables loan at Horizon Bank and had to provide his personal information in the loan application form. John, the banker in charge, used Albert's information to sell him a credit card issued by Horizon Bank. In this scenario, John's action is considered _____.