Exam 8: Protecting People and Information

Pirated software is the unauthorized use, duplication, distribution or sale of copyrighted software.

Which of the following protects expressions of ideas, literary and dramatic works, musical and theatrical compositions, and works of art?

Phishing is also called carding or brand spoofing.

Phishing is often used to steal identities online.

_____ occurs when someone forges your identity for fraudulent purposes.

With respect to the circumstances that surround making an ethical decision, _____ refers to the probability of the harm or benefit that will occur if you take an action.

Electronic privacy cannot be invaded.

Privacy is the right to be left alone when you want to be, to have control over your own personal possessions, and not to be observed without your consent.

Adware is software to generate ads that installs itself on your computer when you download some other (usually free) program from the Web.

A hacker who has been stealing credit card number would be considered a _____ hacker.

Snoopware can be used to monitor what your computer is being used for.

In terms of government legislation and regulation, Canada's laws are closer to the United States than they are to the European Union.

Alberta's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act permits collection of information if such collection is necessary for a program or activity of a public body.

What privacy rights should you possess?

People rarely do anything unethical involving computers.

_____ is an encryption system that uses two keys: a public key that everyone can have and a private key for only the recipient.

Ethical decisions are always easy and straightforward.