85) Technology use by organizations can be strategic and a powerful enabler of competitive
advantage.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Obj.: 1.4: Describe the dual nature of information systems in the success and failure of
modern organizations.
Classification: Concept
86) Which of the following is used to describe the issues and standards of conduct as they pertain
to the use of information systems?
A) virtual ethics
B) social informatics
C) cyber security
D) cloud computing
E) computer ethics
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Concept
87) ________ is concerned with what information an individual should have to reveal to others
in the workplace or through other transactions, such as online shopping.
A) Information accessibility
B) Information accuracy
C) Information privacy
D) Information asymmetry
E) Information piracy
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Concept
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88) Information about one’s identity and place of living is an example of ________.
A) behavioral data
B) geographic data
C) psychographic data
D) demographic data
E) attitudinal data
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Concept
89) Which of the following statements is true about the companies operating in the online world
and a customer’s online privacy?
A) The vendor cannot track the Web pages a customer looks at.
B) The vendor cannot track what products a customer examines in detail.
C) The vendor is not capable of knowing the method of payment a customer chooses to use.
D) The vendor is not required by law to respect a customer’s privacy.
E) The vendor cannot know where a customer is having the product delivered.
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Concept
90) The ________ Act of 1986 made it much more difficult for anyone, including the
government, to eavesdrop on phone conversations.
A) Electronic Communication Modernization
B) Internet Privacy
C) Sarbanes-Oxley
D) Gramm-Leach-Bliley
E) Electronic Communications Privacy
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Concept
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91) WorldTravel (www.worldtravel.com) is a travel Web site that provides detailed information
about the different places that tourists can visit across the globe. Additionally, it also helps
visitors to book tickets and hotels in these destinations. Which of the following, if true, would
most assure the customers of their online privacy?
A) When collecting personal information, WorldTravel explicitly states the purpose of the
information and that it will not be used for anything else.
B) WorldTravel informs its members that it is following the best practices in the industry.
C) When collecting personal information, WorldTravel explicitly tells all of its customers that the
information collected will be protected by a third party who specializes in this domain.
D) WorldTravel decides not to send any spam mails to any of its members.
E) When collecting personal information, WorldTravel explicitly tells all of its customers that the
information collected is protected under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act.
Difficulty: Difficult
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Application
92) Which of the following steps should be taken by a person to ensure his or her privacy online?
A) Avoid Web sites that are monitored by independent organizations.
B) Visit Web sites anonymously.
C) Adjust his or her Web browser settings to save cookies.
D) Ensure he or she receives a confirmation e-mail whenever he or she buys products online.
E) Maintain only one e-mail account and use it when making online purchases.
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Concept
93) Identify a major ethical challenge society faces nowadays when considering the strong
linkage between computer literacy and a person’s ability to compete in the information age.
A) horizontal disparity
B) digital divide
C) electronic gap
D) power distance
E) knowledge divide
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Concept
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94) Which of the following can be cited as an example of a digital divide?
A) Unlike Joey, Ryan has access to more books and good advice because he studies in a better
school.
B) Unlike Ben, Claudia possesses superior analytical skills that make her better at mathematics.
C) Kevin has better chances of promotion when compared to Vincent because of his people
skills.
D) Lora has access to more information than Frank because she knows how to operate a
computer.
E) Sam has better multitasking skills than Neal that make him a better manager.
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Application
95) A global project called One Laptop per Child is attempting to distribute low-cost laptop
computers to children in developing countries around the world in an attempt to shrink the
________.
A) digital divide
B) systems integration
C) power distance
D) horizontal disparity
E) information privacy
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Application
96) Data about one’s tastes and preferences is an example of demographic data.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Concept
97) Vendors are required by law to respect the privacy of people who make Web purchases.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Concept
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98) The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) offered far stronger support for e-mail
communications than it did for voice mail.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Concept
99) Discuss the Electronic Communications Privacy Act and its implications for e-mail privacy.
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Concept
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100) With respect to online privacy, list the widely accepted fair information practice principles
outlined by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission which must be followed by businesses operating
online.
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Concept
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101) Discuss a few steps taken to maintain one’s privacy when shopping online.
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Concept
102) What is the digital divide? Identify its challenges.
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Obj.: 1.5: Describe how computer ethics impact the use of information systems and
discuss the ethical concerns associated with information privacy and intellectual property.
Classification: Concept
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