Question 1

Any unsolicited e-mail is legally considered spam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The ________ model prohibits an organization from collecting any personal information unless the individual specifically takes action to approve information collection and use.

Accepted Answer

A)  safe harbor
B)  opt-in
C)  FIP
D)  P3PE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Copyright is the legal protection afforded intellectual property, such as a song, book, or video game.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following best describes how new information systems result in legal gray areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  They work with networked, electronic data, which are more difficult to control than information stored manually.
B)  They result in new situations that are not covered by old laws.
C)  They are implemented by technicians rather than managers.
D)  They are created from sets of logical and technological rules rather than social or organizational mores.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Professionals take on special rights and obligations because of their special claims to knowledge, wisdom, and respect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the ________, you should take the action that produces the least harm.

Accepted Answer

A)  Categorical Imperative
B)  Risk Aversion Principle
C)  Utilitarian Principle
D)  Golden RuleE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The ethical "no free lunch" rule 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)  everything is owned by someone else, and that the creator wants compensation for this work.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

When a cookie is created during a Web site visit, it is stored:

Accepted Answer

A)  on the Web site computer.
B)  on the visitor's computer.
C)  on the ISP's computer.
D)  in a Web directory.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

The Copyright Office began registering software programs in the 1990s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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The ________ model prohibits an organization from collecting any personal information unless the individual specifically takes action to approve information collection and use.

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

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According to the ________, you should take the action that produces the least harm.

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Professionals take on special rights and obligations because of their special claims to knowledge, wisdom, and respect.

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When a cookie is created during a Web site visit, it is stored:

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The ethical "no free lunch" rule states that:

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Which of the following best describes how new information systems result in legal gray areas?

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Any unsolicited e-mail is legally considered spam.

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The Copyright Office began registering software programs in the 1990s.

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Copyright is the legal protection afforded intellectual property, such as a song, book, or video game.

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

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When a cookie is created during a Web site visit, it is stored:

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The ethical "no free lunch" rule states that:

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Which of the following best describes how new information systems result in legal gray areas?

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Any unsolicited e-mail is legally considered spam.

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The Copyright Office began registering software programs in the 1990s.

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Copyright is the legal protection afforded intellectual property, such as a song, book, or video game.

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