Question 1

Which of the following is not an example of the potential dark side of big data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Police visits to individuals whom a computer system identified as likely to commit a crime in the future.
B)  Use of a device installed in a car to analyze driving habits.
C)  Use of a predictive modeling system that predicts life expectancy by using data about individual consumers' buying habits as well as personal and family medical histories.
D)  Use of computerized systems to filter and hire job applicants.
E)  Analyzing data from sensors installed in local parks to monitor soil moisture.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

One of the capabilities of Internet communication is the ability of the individual to appear essentially anonymous by using made-up user names.Is anonymity the same thing as privacy,and should it be a right? What ethical issues are raised by increased anonymity?

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Question 3

Which ethical rule states that if an action cannot be taken repeatedly,it is not right to take at all?

Accepted Answer

A)  Slippery-slope rule
B)  Lemming rule
C)  High-failure cost rule
D)  Utilitarian principle
E)  Golden RuleF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following is the most common reason that business systems fail?

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A)  Software bugs
B)  Software errors
C)  Hardware failures
D)  Facilities failures
E)  Data qualityF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

In today's legal environment,managers who are convicted for the misuse of information systems are still unlikely to be given a prison sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The use of computers to assemble data from different sources to create digital dossiers of detailed information about individuals is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Profiling
B)  Phishing
C)  Spamming
D)  Targeting
E)  SpywareF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

The obligations that individuals and organizations have concerning rights to intellectual property involve which of the following moral dimensions of the information age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Property rights and obligations
B)  System quality
C)  Accountability and control
D)  Information rights and obligations
E)  Quality of lifeF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Some experts believe that exposure to computers reduces intelligence and makes people dumb.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ are not held liable for the messages they transmit.

Accepted Answer

A)  Regulated common carriers
B)  Private individuals
C)  Organizations and businesses
D)  Elected officials
E)  European ISPsF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Define the basic concepts of responsibility,accountability,and liability as applied to ethical decisions.How are these concepts related?

Accepted Answer

Responsibility is the first key element ...

Question 11

All of the following are steps in the process for analyzing an ethical issue except:

Accepted Answer

A)  assigning responsibility.
B)  identifying the stakeholders.
C)  identifying the options you can reasonably take.
D)  identifying and clearly describing the facts.
E)  identifying the potential consequences of your options.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following statements about Flash cookies is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flash cookies are installed only at the user's request.
B)  Flash cookies are stored on the user's computer.
C)  Flash cookies cannot be easily detected or deleted.
D)  Flash cookies are sometimes called super cookies.
E)  Flash cookies can be installed whenever a person clicks a Flash video.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

A Facebook user's visit to a website can be tracked even if they do not click a Like button.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The U.S.Department of Commerce developed a ________ framework in order to enable U.S.businesses to legally use personal data from EU countries.

Accepted Answer

A)  COPPA
B)  P3P
C)  PGP
D)  FIP
E)  safe harborF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Discuss the history of Apple's and Samsung's patent battle against each other.

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In 2011,Apple sued Samsung for violating...

Question 16

Which of the following were involved in what has been called the patent trial of the century?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apple and Microsoft
B)  Apple and Hewlett-Packard
C)  Microsoft and Symantec
D)  Microsoft and Facebook
E)  Apple and SamsungF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

The obligations that individuals and organizations have regarding the preservation of existing values and institutions fall within which of the following moral dimensions of the information age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Family and home
B)  Property rights and obligations
C)  System quality
D)  Accountability and control
E)  Quality of lifeF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

What are the steps in conducting an ethical analysis?

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The steps are: (1)Identify and describe ...

Question 19

Because of their special claims to knowledge,wisdom,and respect,professionals take on special rights and obligations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Computer abuse refers to acts involving a computer that may not be illegal but are considered unethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

In today's legal environment,managers who are convicted for the misuse of information systems are still unlikely to be given a prison sentence.

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Which of the following is not an example of the potential dark side of big data?

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Some experts believe that exposure to computers reduces intelligence and makes people dumb.

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The obligations that individuals and organizations have concerning rights to intellectual property involve which of the following moral dimensions of the information age?

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Because of their special claims to knowledge,wisdom,and respect,professionals take on special rights and obligations.

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Which of the following were involved in what has been called the patent trial of the century?

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All of the following are steps in the process for analyzing an ethical issue except:

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The U.S.Department of Commerce developed a ________ framework in order to enable U.S.businesses to legally use personal data from EU countries.

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What are the steps in conducting an ethical analysis?

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The obligations that individuals and organizations have regarding the preservation of existing values and institutions fall within which of the following moral dimensions of the information age?

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________ are not held liable for the messages they transmit.

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A Facebook user's visit to a website can be tracked even if they do not click a Like button.

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Which of the following statements about Flash cookies is not true?

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Computer abuse refers to acts involving a computer that may not be illegal but are considered unethical.

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Which ethical rule states that if an action cannot be taken repeatedly,it is not right to take at all?

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The use of computers to assemble data from different sources to create digital dossiers of detailed information about individuals is known as which of the following?

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Discuss the history of Apple's and Samsung's patent battle against each other.

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Define the basic concepts of responsibility,accountability,and liability as applied to ethical decisions.How are these concepts related?

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One of the capabilities of Internet communication is the ability of the individual to appear essentially anonymous by using made-up user names.Is anonymity the same thing as privacy,and should it be a right? What ethical issues are raised by increased anonymity?

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