Question 1

List two arguments against and two arguments in favor of anonymity on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

Arguments against anonymity on the Internet:
1. Cyberbullying and harassment: Anonymity can embolden individuals to engage in harmful behavior without fear of consequences, leading to increased instances of cyberbullying and online harassment.
2. Lack of accountability: Without the need to reveal their true identity, individuals may feel less accountable for their actions and may be more likely to engage in unethical or illegal behavior online.

Arguments in favor of anonymity on the Internet:
1. Protection of privacy: Anonymity allows individuals to protect their privacy and express themselves freely without fear of retribution or discrimination.
2. Freedom of speech: Anonymity can empower individuals to speak out on controversial or sensitive topics without fear of backlash, promoting open and honest discussions on the Internet.

Question 2

MATCHING
-spam

Accepted Answer

A)  the first federal legislative attempt in the United States to censor Internet content (ruled unconstitutional) 
B)  a law which requires commercial mass e-mail messages to contain opt-out provisions and accurate subject lines 
C)  unsolicited mass email 
D)  a law which requires schools and libraries to install filtering software if they wish to receive federal funds (ruled constitutional) 
E)  a law which made it illegal for commercial Web sites to make available to minors material "harmful to minors" as judged by community standards (ruled unconstitutional)
F) would prevent telecommunications companies from giving preferential treatment to specific content providers or types of content 
A)  the first federal legislative attempt in the United States to censor Internet content (ruled unconstitutional) 
B)  a law which requires commercial mass e-mail messages to contain opt-out provisions and accurate subject lines 
C)  unsolicited mass email 
D)  a law which requires schools and libraries to install filtering software if they wish to receive federal funds (ruled constitutional) 
E)  a law which made it illegal for commercial Web sites to make available to minors material "harmful to minors" as judged by community standards (ruled unconstitutional)
F) would prevent telecommunications companies from giving preferential treatment to specific content providers or types of content C

Question 3

MATCHING
-COPA

Accepted Answer

A)  the first federal legislative attempt in the United States to censor Internet content (ruled unconstitutional) 
B)  a law which requires commercial mass e-mail messages to contain opt-out provisions and accurate subject lines 
C)  unsolicited mass email 
D)  a law which requires schools and libraries to install filtering software if they wish to receive federal funds (ruled constitutional) 
E)  a law which made it illegal for commercial Web sites to make available to minors material "harmful to minors" as judged by community standards (ruled unconstitutional)
F) would prevent telecommunications companies from giving preferential treatment to specific content providers or types of content 
A)  the first federal legislative attempt in the United States to censor Internet content (ruled unconstitutional) 
B)  a law which requires commercial mass e-mail messages to contain opt-out provisions and accurate subject lines 
C)  unsolicited mass email 
D)  a law which requires schools and libraries to install filtering software if they wish to receive federal funds (ruled constitutional) 
E)  a law which made it illegal for commercial Web sites to make available to minors material "harmful to minors" as judged by community standards (ruled unconstitutional)
F) would prevent telecommunications companies from giving preferential treatment to specific content providers or types of content E

Question 4

Which of the following are the two main arguments against the Communications Decency Act accepted by the courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  it was not enforceable, and it did not use the least restrictive means of accomplishing the goal of protecting children 
B)  it was too vague and broad, and it did not use the least restrictive means of accomplishing the goal of protecting children 
C)  it was too vague and broad, and it did not use community standards to determine what would be harmful to minors 
D)  it was not enforceable, and it did not use community standards to determine what would be harmful to minors 
A)  it was not enforceable, and it did not use the least restrictive means of accomplishing the goal of protecting children 
B)  it was too vague and broad, and it did not use the least restrictive means of accomplishing the goal of protecting children 
C)  it was too vague and broad, and it did not use community standards to determine what would be harmful to minors 
D)  it was not enforceable, and it did not use community standards to determine what would be harmful to minors

Question 5

Which of the following requirements was a key provision of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  proof of age must be provided to access Web sites containing pornography 
B)  children must not be allowed to access "hate material" online 
C)  filtering software must be installed on Internet terminals in schools and libraries 
D)  commercial Web sites must require parental consent for access by children 
A)  proof of age must be provided to access Web sites containing pornography 
B)  children must not be allowed to access "hate material" online 
C)  filtering software must be installed on Internet terminals in schools and libraries 
D)  commercial Web sites must require parental consent for access by children

Question 6

MATCHING
-CDA

Accepted Answer

A)  the first federal legislative attempt in the United States to censor Internet content (ruled unconstitutional) 
B)  a law which requires commercial mass e-mail messages to contain opt-out provisions and accurate subject lines 
C)  unsolicited mass email 
D)  a law which requires schools and libraries to install filtering software if they wish to receive federal funds (ruled constitutional) 
E)  a law which made it illegal for commercial Web sites to make available to minors material "harmful to minors" as judged by community standards (ruled unconstitutional)
F) would prevent telecommunications companies from giving preferential treatment to specific content providers or types of content 
A)  the first federal legislative attempt in the United States to censor Internet content (ruled unconstitutional) 
B)  a law which requires commercial mass e-mail messages to contain opt-out provisions and accurate subject lines 
C)  unsolicited mass email 
D)  a law which requires schools and libraries to install filtering software if they wish to receive federal funds (ruled constitutional) 
E)  a law which made it illegal for commercial Web sites to make available to minors material "harmful to minors" as judged by community standards (ruled unconstitutional)
F) would prevent telecommunications companies from giving preferential treatment to specific content providers or types of content

Question 7

In 2002, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the ban on virtual child pornography. Explain two arguments in support of striking the ban. Explain two arguments against striking the ban.

Accepted Answer

Two arguments in support of striking dow

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the CAN-SPAM Act that applies to commercial emailers?

Accepted Answer

A)  It bans false or misleading header information. 
B)  It requires that unsolicited email give recipients an opt-out method. 
C)  It requires that commercial email be identified as an advertisement and include the sender's valid physical postal address. 
D)  It requires commercial emailers register with the Federal Trade Commission. 
A)  It bans false or misleading header information. 
B)  It requires that unsolicited email give recipients an opt-out method. 
C)  It requires that commercial email be identified as an advertisement and include the sender's valid physical postal address. 
D)  It requires commercial emailers register with the Federal Trade Commission.

Question 9

Which of the following limits deceptive commercial email and outlines spammers' responsibilities:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Spam Reduction Act 
B)  the Electronic Communications Act 
C)  the Commercial Communications Act 
D)  the CAN-SPAM Act 
A)  the Spam Reduction Act 
B)  the Electronic Communications Act 
C)  the Commercial Communications Act 
D)  the CAN-SPAM Act

Question 10

Explain how Google's experience in China relates to the issue of global censorship.

Accepted Answer

Google's experience in China is a prime

Question 11

What is WikiLeaks? Explain how one might view its founder, Julian Assange, as a traitor. Explain how one might view him as a hero.

Accepted Answer

WikiLeaks is an international non-profit

Question 12

The oral arguments before the Supreme Court concerning the Communications Decency Act (CDA) focused extensively on determining the most appropriate analogy for cyberspace. Arguments were presented that compared the Internet to a library, to television, and to a public place such as a street corner or park.
a. Why are these comparisons important? Briefly explain the differences between libraries, television, and public places with respect to First Amendment protection.
b. For each of these three analogies (library, television, and public place), describe one significant way in which the Internet is similar and one significant way in which it is different. Explain the relevance of each of these similarities and differences to the issue of regulation of the Internet.

Accepted Answer

a. These comparisons are important becau

Question 13

MATCHING
-net neutrality

Accepted Answer

A)  the first federal legislative attempt in the United States to censor Internet content (ruled unconstitutional) 
B)  a law which requires commercial mass e-mail messages to contain opt-out provisions and accurate subject lines 
C)  unsolicited mass email 
D)  a law which requires schools and libraries to install filtering software if they wish to receive federal funds (ruled constitutional) 
E)  a law which made it illegal for commercial Web sites to make available to minors material "harmful to minors" as judged by community standards (ruled unconstitutional)
F) would prevent telecommunications companies from giving preferential treatment to specific content providers or types of content 
A)  the first federal legislative attempt in the United States to censor Internet content (ruled unconstitutional) 
B)  a law which requires commercial mass e-mail messages to contain opt-out provisions and accurate subject lines 
C)  unsolicited mass email 
D)  a law which requires schools and libraries to install filtering software if they wish to receive federal funds (ruled constitutional) 
E)  a law which made it illegal for commercial Web sites to make available to minors material "harmful to minors" as judged by community standards (ruled unconstitutional)
F) would prevent telecommunications companies from giving preferential treatment to specific content providers or types of content

Question 14

What are three types of "speech"
that are not protected by the First Amendment?

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment of the United States

Question 15

What are two things bulk emailers need to do in order to be in compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act?

Accepted Answer

To be in compliance with the CAN-SPAM Ac

Question 16

Broadcast media traditionally has had the strongest First Amendment protection (meaning the fewest regulatory restrictions) while print media has the weakest First Amendment protection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe two techniques to remain anonymous on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

1. Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN):

Question 18

The legal guidelines for determining whether material is obscene include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the material depicts particular sexual (or excretory) acts specified by state law 
B)  the material is patently offensive according to contemporary community standards 
C)  the material has no serious artistic, literary, social, political, or scientific value 
D)  the material is intended for or distributed to persons under the age of 18 
A)  the material depicts particular sexual (or excretory) acts specified by state law 
B)  the material is patently offensive according to contemporary community standards 
C)  the material has no serious artistic, literary, social, political, or scientific value 
D)  the material is intended for or distributed to persons under the age of 18

Question 19

MATCHING
-CAN-SPAM Act

Accepted Answer

A)  the first federal legislative attempt in the United States to censor Internet content (ruled unconstitutional) 
B)  a law which requires commercial mass e-mail messages to contain opt-out provisions and accurate subject lines 
C)  unsolicited mass email 
D)  a law which requires schools and libraries to install filtering software if they wish to receive federal funds (ruled constitutional) 
E)  a law which made it illegal for commercial Web sites to make available to minors material "harmful to minors" as judged by community standards (ruled unconstitutional)
F) would prevent telecommunications companies from giving preferential treatment to specific content providers or types of content 
A)  the first federal legislative attempt in the United States to censor Internet content (ruled unconstitutional) 
B)  a law which requires commercial mass e-mail messages to contain opt-out provisions and accurate subject lines 
C)  unsolicited mass email 
D)  a law which requires schools and libraries to install filtering software if they wish to receive federal funds (ruled constitutional) 
E)  a law which made it illegal for commercial Web sites to make available to minors material "harmful to minors" as judged by community standards (ruled unconstitutional)
F) would prevent telecommunications companies from giving preferential treatment to specific content providers or types of content

Question 20

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that requiring content filters on public library computers was unconstitutional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

List two arguments against and two arguments in favor of anonymity on the Internet.

MATCHING -spam

MATCHING -COPA

Which of the following are the two main arguments against the Communications Decency Act accepted by the courts?

Which of the following requirements was a key provision of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)?

MATCHING -CDA

In 2002, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the ban on virtual child pornography. Explain two arguments in support of striking the ban. Explain two arguments against striking the ban.

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the CAN-SPAM Act that applies to commercial emailers?

Which of the following limits deceptive commercial email and outlines spammers' responsibilities:

Explain how Google's experience in China relates to the issue of global censorship.

What is WikiLeaks? Explain how one might view its founder, Julian Assange, as a traitor. Explain how one might view him as a hero.

MATCHING -net neutrality

What are three types of "speech" that are not protected by the First Amendment?

What are two things bulk emailers need to do in order to be in compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act?

Broadcast media traditionally has had the strongest First Amendment protection (meaning the fewest regulatory restrictions) while print media has the weakest First Amendment protection.

Describe two techniques to remain anonymous on the Internet.

The legal guidelines for determining whether material is obscene include all of the following EXCEPT

MATCHING -CAN-SPAM Act

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that requiring content filters on public library computers was unconstitutional.

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Exam 3: Freedom of Speech

List two arguments against and two arguments in favor of anonymity on the Internet.

MATCHING -spam

MATCHING -COPA

Which of the following are the two main arguments against the Communications Decency Act accepted by the courts?

Which of the following requirements was a key provision of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)?

MATCHING -CDA

In 2002, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the ban on virtual child pornography. Explain two arguments in support of striking the ban. Explain two arguments against striking the ban.

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the CAN-SPAM Act that applies to commercial emailers?

Which of the following limits deceptive commercial email and outlines spammers' responsibilities:

Explain how Google's experience in China relates to the issue of global censorship.

What is WikiLeaks? Explain how one might view its founder, Julian Assange, as a traitor. Explain how one might view him as a hero.

MATCHING -net neutrality

What are three types of "speech" that are not protected by the First Amendment?

What are two things bulk emailers need to do in order to be in compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act?

Broadcast media traditionally has had the strongest First Amendment protection (meaning the fewest regulatory restrictions) while print media has the weakest First Amendment protection.

Describe two techniques to remain anonymous on the Internet.

The legal guidelines for determining whether material is obscene include all of the following EXCEPT

MATCHING -CAN-SPAM Act

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that requiring content filters on public library computers was unconstitutional.

Unwrapping the Gift

Privacy

Intellectual Property

Crime

Work

Evaluating and Controlling Technology

Errors, Failures, and Risks

Professional Ethics and Responsibilities

Filters