Question 1

Cookies are small text files deposited on a computer hard drive when a user visits Web sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Descartes' rule of change,that if an action cannot be taken repeatedly,it is not right to take at all,is also known as the ________ rule.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Descartes' rule of change,that if an action...

Question 3

The key concepts in patent law are originality,novelty,and value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Informed consent can be defined as consent given without knowledge of all the facts needed to make a rational decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

"Copying data from one location to another and accessing personal data from remote locations are both much easier",this impact is the result of what computing trend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computing power doubles every 18 months 
B)  Data storage costs rapidly decline 
C)  Data analysis advances 
D)  Networking advances 
A)  Computing power doubles every 18 months 
B)  Data storage costs rapidly decline 
C)  Data analysis advances 
D)  Networking advances

Question 6

A wide disparity in the ability of different social groups to access computers and the Internet is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

Digital di

Question 7

_______________________ is considered to be intangible property created by individuals or corporations.

Accepted Answer

Intellectu

Question 8

Immanuel Kant's Categorical Imperative states that

Accepted Answer

A)  if an action cannot be taken repeatedly, then it is not right to be taken at any time. 
B)  one should take the action that produces the least harm or incurs the least cost. 
C)  one can put values in rank order and understand the consequences of various courses of action. 
D)  if an action is not right for everyone to take, it is not right for anyone to take. 
A)  if an action cannot be taken repeatedly, then it is not right to be taken at any time. 
B)  one should take the action that produces the least harm or incurs the least cost. 
C)  one can put values in rank order and understand the consequences of various courses of action. 
D)  if an action is not right for everyone to take, it is not right for anyone to take.

Question 9

______________________ grants the owner an exclusive monopoly on the ideas behind an invention for between 17 and 20 years.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Fair Use Doctrine 
B)  FOIP 
C)  A patent 
D)  A copyright 
A)  The Fair Use Doctrine 
B)  FOIP 
C)  A patent 
D)  A copyright

Question 10

It is not feasible for companies to produce error-free software because

Accepted Answer

A)  any programming code is susceptible to error. 
B)  it is too expensive to create perfect software. 
C)  errors can be introduced in the maintenance stage of development. 
D)  any software of any complexity will have errors. 
A)  any programming code is susceptible to error. 
B)  it is too expensive to create perfect software. 
C)  errors can be introduced in the maintenance stage of development. 
D)  any software of any complexity will have errors.

Question 11

"Organizations can easily maintain detailed databases on individuals",this impact is the result of what computing trend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computing power doubles every 18 months 
B)  Data storage costs rapidly decline 
C)  Data analysis advances 
D)  Networking advances 
A)  Computing power doubles every 18 months 
B)  Data storage costs rapidly decline 
C)  Data analysis advances 
D)  Networking advances

Question 12

The Online Privacy Alliance

Accepted Answer

A)  encourages self-regulation to develop a set of privacy guidelines for its members. 
B)  protects user privacy during interactions with Web sites. 
C)  has established technical guidelines for ensuring privacy. 
D)  is a government agency regulating the use of customer information. 
A)  encourages self-regulation to develop a set of privacy guidelines for its members. 
B)  protects user privacy during interactions with Web sites. 
C)  has established technical guidelines for ensuring privacy. 
D)  is a government agency regulating the use of customer information.

Question 13

In the information age,the obligations that individuals and organizations have concerning rights to intellectual property fall within the moral dimension of

Accepted Answer

A)  property rights and obligations. 
B)  system quality. 
C)  accountability and control. 
D)  information rights and obligations. 
A)  property rights and obligations. 
B)  system quality. 
C)  accountability and control. 
D)  information rights and obligations.

Question 14

"Companies can analyze vast quantities of data gathered on individuals to develop detailed profiles of individual behaviour",this impact is the result of what computing trend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computing power doubles every 18 months 
B)  Data storage costs rapidly decline 
C)  Data analysis advances 
D)  Networking advances 
A)  Computing power doubles every 18 months 
B)  Data storage costs rapidly decline 
C)  Data analysis advances 
D)  Networking advances

Question 15

________ is permission given with knowledge of all the facts needed to make a rational decision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is permission given with knowledge of...

Question 16

Intellectual property can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  intangible property created by individuals or corporations. 
B)  unique creative work or ideas. 
C)  tangible or intangible property created from a unique idea. 
D)  the expression of an intangible idea. 
A)  intangible property created by individuals or corporations. 
B)  unique creative work or ideas. 
C)  tangible or intangible property created from a unique idea. 
D)  the expression of an intangible idea.

Question 17

The most common source of business system failure is

Accepted Answer

A)  software bugs. 
B)  software errors. 
C)  hardware or facilities failures. 
D)  data quality. 
A)  software bugs. 
B)  software errors. 
C)  hardware or facilities failures. 
D)  data quality.

Question 18

______________________ is the commission of acts involving a computer that may not be illegal but that are considered unethical.

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer misconduct 
B)  Computer crime 
C)  Computer abuse 
D)  Computer violence 
A)  Computer misconduct 
B)  Computer crime 
C)  Computer abuse 
D)  Computer violence

Question 19

What legal mechanism protects the owners of intellectual property from having their work copied by others?

Accepted Answer

A)  patent protection 
B)  intellectual property law 
C)  copyright law 
D)  Fair Use Doctrine 
A)  patent protection 
B)  intellectual property law 
C)  copyright law 
D)  Fair Use Doctrine

Question 20

Spyware is software that comes hidden in downloaded applications and can track your online movements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Cookies are small text files deposited on a computer hard drive when a user visits Web sites.

Descartes' rule of change,that if an action cannot be taken repeatedly,it is not right to take at all,is also known as the ________ rule.

The key concepts in patent law are originality,novelty,and value.

Informed consent can be defined as consent given without knowledge of all the facts needed to make a rational decision.

"Copying data from one location to another and accessing personal data from remote locations are both much easier",this impact is the result of what computing trend?

A wide disparity in the ability of different social groups to access computers and the Internet is referred to as ________.

_______________________ is considered to be intangible property created by individuals or corporations.

Immanuel Kant's Categorical Imperative states that

______________________ grants the owner an exclusive monopoly on the ideas behind an invention for between 17 and 20 years.

It is not feasible for companies to produce error-free software because

"Organizations can easily maintain detailed databases on individuals",this impact is the result of what computing trend?

The Online Privacy Alliance

In the information age,the obligations that individuals and organizations have concerning rights to intellectual property fall within the moral dimension of

"Companies can analyze vast quantities of data gathered on individuals to develop detailed profiles of individual behaviour",this impact is the result of what computing trend?

________ is permission given with knowledge of all the facts needed to make a rational decision.

Intellectual property can best be described as

The most common source of business system failure is

______________________ is the commission of acts involving a computer that may not be illegal but that are considered unethical.

What legal mechanism protects the owners of intellectual property from having their work copied by others?

Spyware is software that comes hidden in downloaded applications and can track your online movements.

Information Systems in Business Today

How Businesses Use Information Systems

Information Systems organizations and Strategy

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications the Internet and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Enterprise Applications to Manage Supply Chains and Respond to Customers

E-Commerce: Digital Markets and Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Developing Information Systems

Project Management business Value and Managing Change

Managing Global Systems

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Exam 4: Social ethical and Legal Issues in the Digital Firm

Cookies are small text files deposited on a computer hard drive when a user visits Web sites.

Descartes' rule of change,that if an action cannot be taken repeatedly,it is not right to take at all,is also known as the ________ rule.

The key concepts in patent law are originality,novelty,and value.

Informed consent can be defined as consent given without knowledge of all the facts needed to make a rational decision.

"Copying data from one location to another and accessing personal data from remote locations are both much easier",this impact is the result of what computing trend?

A wide disparity in the ability of different social groups to access computers and the Internet is referred to as ________.

_______________________ is considered to be intangible property created by individuals or corporations.

Immanuel Kant's Categorical Imperative states that

______________________ grants the owner an exclusive monopoly on the ideas behind an invention for between 17 and 20 years.

It is not feasible for companies to produce error-free software because

"Organizations can easily maintain detailed databases on individuals",this impact is the result of what computing trend?

The Online Privacy Alliance

In the information age,the obligations that individuals and organizations have concerning rights to intellectual property fall within the moral dimension of

"Companies can analyze vast quantities of data gathered on individuals to develop detailed profiles of individual behaviour",this impact is the result of what computing trend?

________ is permission given with knowledge of all the facts needed to make a rational decision.

Intellectual property can best be described as

The most common source of business system failure is

______________________ is the commission of acts involving a computer that may not be illegal but that are considered unethical.

What legal mechanism protects the owners of intellectual property from having their work copied by others?

Spyware is software that comes hidden in downloaded applications and can track your online movements.

Information Systems in Business Today

How Businesses Use Information Systems

Information Systems organizations and Strategy

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications the Internet and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Enterprise Applications to Manage Supply Chains and Respond to Customers

E-Commerce: Digital Markets and Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Developing Information Systems

Project Management business Value and Managing Change

Managing Global Systems

Filters