Question 1

Strict encryption technology policy was created under the ______.

Accepted Answer

The Clinton Administration is known for implementing strict encryption technology policies, particularly with the introduction of the Clipper Chip during the 1990s, which was an attempt to enforce strong encryption standards while ensuring government access.

Question 2

Prior to the introduction of digital communications, fiber-optic systems, and encryption techniques, electronic eavesdropping by law enforcement was simpler to conduct.97

Accepted Answer

Before the widespread use of digital communications, fiber-optic systems, and advanced encryption, electronic signals were often transmitted in more easily interceptable formats, making eavesdropping simpler for law enforcement.

Question 3

Telecommunications carriers were required to guarantee they could isolate and intercept allwire and electronic communication once legal authority had been obtained under the language of the ______.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) CALEA, which stands for the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act. CALEA was enacted in 1994 to enhance the ability of law enforcement agencies to conduct electronic surveillance by requiring telecommunications carriers to design their equipment, facilities, and services to ensure that they could comply with wiretap orders.

Question 4

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has the authority to create rules establishing technical standards concerning wiretapping.

Accepted Answer

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) primarily focuses on preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. The authority to establish rules concerning wiretapping and related technical standards typically falls under the jurisdiction of law enforcement agencies and legislative bodies, not the FTC.

Question 5

President Clinton transferred the responsibility for regulating encryption technology from the Department of State to the Department of ______.

Accepted Answer

President Clinton transferred the responsibility for regulating encryption technology from the Department of State to the Department of Commerce to better facilitate the commercial development and export of encryption technology.

Question 6

United States encryption technology policy was brought into line with the European Union(EU), Japan and other trade and security partners under ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of United States encryption technology policy was brought...

Question 7

The e-mail/electronic communications surveillance program that requires ISP's to attach a boxto their networks so the FBI can monitor the traffic that passes through their facility is called______.

Accepted Answer

Carnivore was an email and electronic communications surveillance program developed by the FBI that required Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to attach a device to their networks, allowing the FBI to monitor the traffic passing through.

Question 8

The Act passed following the September 11 terrorist attacks was the ______.

Accepted Answer

The USA PATRIOT Act was enacted following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to strengthen national security and improve law enforcement's abilities to combat terrorism.

Question 9

A warrant that enables law enforcement agencies to secretly enter homes and other privateareas to search and inspect items for evidence and in some instances, seize physical property and electronic communications, is called a ______.

Accepted Answer

A "sneak and peek" warrant allows law enforcement to enter private property without the owner's permission or knowledge to conduct a search and possibly seize evidence. This term accurately describes the scenario provided.

Question 10

Under the USA PATRIOT Act, the government can collect information about the web browsing, e-mail, voice-mail and person-to-person activities of Americans.98

Accepted Answer

The USA PATRIOT Act, passed in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, expanded the government's surveillance capabilities, including the collection of information related to web browsing, e-mail, voice-mail, and person-to-person communications, under certain conditions and with the aim of preventing terrorism.

Question 11

Do you agree or disagree with the expansion of government powers to collect information about individuals? Why or why not? What are some of the implications of your viewpoint?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Do you agree or disagree with the...

Quiz 21: New Technologies: Wiretapping, Privacy, and Related First Amendment Issues