Question 1

Identify a true statement about information technology.

Accepted Answer

A)   It has increased clerical jobs.
B)   It has cut down production costs.
C)   It has reduced consumers' purchasing power.
D)   It has eliminated more jobs than it has created. B

Question 2

In the context of Web and network privacy, _____ refers to issues involving both the user's and the organization's responsibilities and liabilities.

Accepted Answer

A)   phishing
B)   nonrepudiation
C)   spoofing
D)   accountability D

Question 3

_____are networks of independent companies, suppliers, customers, and manufacturers connected via information technologies so that they can share skills and costs and have access to each other's markets. ​

Accepted Answer

A)   Virtual organizations
B)   Collated organizations
C)   Merged organizations
D)   Pool organizations A

Question 4

E-wallets and smart cards increase the risks of exposing consumers' information on the Web.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To minimize the invasion of privacy, users should be barred from reviewing their records.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A credit card company sells its customers' mailing addresses to its competitors. In this scenario, the company's action is considered _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ethical, but illegal
B)   legal, but unethical
C)   illegal and unethical
D)   legal and ethical

Question 7

In the context of information technology in workplaces, clerical workers using computers for word-processing tasks is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   job restraining
B)   job upgrading
C)   job deskilling
D)   job sharing

Question 8

In the 1997 Reno v. ACLU case, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously voted to strike down the anti-indecency provisions of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) because they violated the:

Accepted Answer

A)   freedom of speech provisions of the First Amendment.
B)   self-defense provisions of the Second Amendment.
C)   Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
D)   Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Question 9

A common way to index and link databases is by using _____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)   key customer numbers
B)   Virtual Account numbers
C)   Social Security numbers
D)   protected electronic numbers

Question 10

According to the 1980 revisions to the Copyright Act of 1976, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   copyright holders can perform a copyrighted work by means of digital audio transmission
B)   copyright protection extends to original works of authorship in architectural fields
C)   both people and organizations can be held liable for unauthorized duplication and use of copyrighted programs
D)   the owner of a copyrighted program is allowed to make multiple copies or adaptations for use on other computers

Question 11

_____is a technique that relies on typographical errors made by Web users when typing a Web site address into a Web browser. ​

Accepted Answer

A)   URL opening
B)   URL hijacking
C)   URL parsing
D)   URL decoding

Question 12

Jared makes two copies of an antivirus software package he just bought and sells one of the copies to Joshua. In this scenario, Jared's actions are considered _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ethical, but illegal
B)   unethical, but legal
C)   illegal and unethical
D)   legal and ethical

Question 13

Which of the following can help offset the digital divide?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increasing the speed of the Internet for the information rich
B)   Increasing the number of computers in public places
C)   Reducing the number of computer equipment at schools
D)   Reducing the Internet bandwidth for the information poor

Question 14

In order to overcome concerns about hackers getting access to the accounts of online shoppers, electronic payment systems such as _____ are being developed.

Accepted Answer

A)   credit cards
B)   e-checks
C)   debit cards
D)   e-wallets

Question 15

Provide an example of how information technology has created concerns about privacy in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

To minimize the invasion of privacy, organizations should:

Accepted Answer

A)   not delete data even when it is not needed.
B)   not modify data once it is entered into an information system.
C)   collect only the data that is necessary for the stated purpose.
D)   provide unlimited access to personal information to those who have authorization.

Question 17

Aaron bought a photo-editing software package for personal use. He makes two copies of the software, in case the original software fails and he needs a backup. In this scenario, Aaron's action is considered _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   illegal and unethical
B)   legal, but unethical
C)   illegal, but ethical
D)   legal and ethical

Question 18

To guard against possible legal ramifications and the consequences of using the Web and networks, an organization usually establishes a(n) _____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)   acceptable use policy
B)   standard data policy
C)   article ownership policy
D)   user content policy

Question 19

Provide an example of job deskilling.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

In general, _____ last the author's lifetime plus 70 years and do not need to be renewed.

Accepted Answer

A)   copyrights
B)   patents
C)   aero designs
D)   industrial designs

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