Question 1

A(n) ________ is any computer system that has been established by a seller to accept orders.

Accepted Answer

An electronic agent is a computer program or system that is established by a seller to accept orders. It can also be known as an e-agent or online agent. The electronic agent can take on various forms, such as a chatbot or an automated ordering system. Its primary purpose is to streamline the ordering process and enhance customer satisfaction.

Question 2

Under the E-SIGN Act, an e-signature can be verified by using ________.

Accepted Answer

The E-SIGN Act allows for electronic signatures to be verified using various methods, including digital certificates, smart cards, and biometrics. However, the use of a smart card is the most secure method of verification and is often preferred by businesses and organizations. A smart card contains a microprocessor that stores the individual's digital signature and requires a PIN or password to access. This added layer of security helps to prevent unauthorized access and fraudulent activity.

Question 3

Counteroffers are not effective against electronic agents.

Accepted Answer

Electronic agents are computer programs that conduct negotiations on behalf of humans. They do not have the ability to consider or accept counteroffers, as they are programmed to only respond to predetermined conditions and criteria.

Question 4

A ________ refers to a contract that transfers limited rights in intellectual property and informational rights.

Accepted Answer

A license is a legal agreement that allows a person or entity to use someone else's intellectual property, usually for a fee or royalty. It grants the licensee limited rights to the IP, but the licensor retains ownership of the intellectual property.

Question 5

How does an electronic agent react to a counteroffer? Explain with an illustration.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

According to the Communications Decency Act, Internet service providers (ISPs) are not liable for the content transmitted over their networks by e-mail users and websites.

Accepted Answer

The Communications Decency Act includes Section 230, which provides immunity to ISPs from liability for the content transmitted over their networks by e-mail users and websites. This has been interpreted to include protection from liability for third-party content, such as user-generated content, comments, and reviews.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the UCITA?

Accepted Answer

The UCITA, or Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act, provides uniform rules for contracts involving computer information transactions and software and information licenses. It does not address the other issues listed in the answer choices.

Question 8

The ________ establishes a uniform and comprehensive set of rules that govern the creation, performance, and enforcement for computer information transactions.

Accepted Answer

The uniform commercial code for information transactions (UCITA) establishes a uniform and comprehensive set of rules that govern the creation, performance, and enforcement for computer information transactions. The CAN-SPAM Act deals with the regulation of commercial emails, while the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and Anti-cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) deal with electronic communications and domain name disputes respectively.

Question 9

A ________ is an owner of intellectual property or informational rights who transfers rights in the property or information to another party.

Accepted Answer

A licensor is an owner of intellectual property or informational rights who transfers rights in the property or information to another party through a license agreement. The licensee is the party who receives the rights, while a lessor is an owner who leases physical property, and a lessee is the party who leases the property.

Question 10

A web contract is enforceable only if it meets the requirements of a traditional contract.

Accepted Answer

Just like any other contract, a web contract must have the essential elements of a contract to be considered legally enforceable. These elements include mutual agreement, an offer and acceptance, consideration, legality, capacity, and intention to create legal relations. Without these elements, a web contract may not be legally binding.

Question 11

Which of the following is true of e-commerce?

Accepted Answer

A web contract is just as legally binding as a traditional contract, as long as it includes all necessary elements of a contract such as offer, acceptance, consideration, and the intention to create a legal relationship.

Question 12

Barney wants to rent an apartment and posts an advertisement in a classifieds website. Two days later, Michael, who wants to rent out his apartment, e-mails Barney and they finalize the deal over the Internet. Barney pays Michael through an online transfer. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

This scenario is an example of e-commerce, as it involves the buying and selling of goods or services over the internet.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of an e-signature?

Accepted Answer

Paying the electricity bill online using a smart card would involve the use of an e-signature, as the signer would need to electronically authorize the payment. The other options involve traditional forms of payment and do not require electronic signatures.

Question 14

A ________ refers to a party who is granted limited rights in or access to intellectual property or informational rights owned by another party.

Accepted Answer

A licensee is a party who is granted limited rights to intellectual property or informational rights owned by another party. The licensor is the party who grants those rights, so option D is not correct. A lessor is someone who grants the use of a property or asset, while a lessee is the party who is granted the right to use that property or asset. These terms are not applicable to intellectual property or informational rights, so options A and B are not correct.

Question 15

The ________ recognizes electronic contracts as meeting the writing requirement of the Statute of Frauds for most contracts.

Accepted Answer

The E-SIGN Act (Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) recognizes electronic contracts as meeting the writing requirement of the Statute of Frauds for most contracts. The Uniform Commercial Code (A) governs commercial transactions and includes provisions related to contracts but does not specifically address electronic contracts. The Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (B) has been adopted in only a few states and has limited coverage. The Communications Decency Act (D) addresses the regulation of the internet and does not relate to contracts.

Question 16

What does the E-SIGN Act provide?

Accepted Answer

The E-SIGN Act provides that electronically signed contracts cannot be denied effect purely because they are in electronic form. This means that electronic signatures are legally valid and enforceable, just as written signatures are.

Answer: B
 The E-SIGN Act requires that consumers must affirmatively consent to receiving electronic records before they can be sent to them. This means that companies cannot simply assume that consumers want to receive electronic records without first obtaining their consent.

Answer: C
 The E-SIGN Act does not define specific technologies that should be used to create a legally binding signature in cyberspace. Instead, it provides general guidelines for electronic signatures, such as requiring that the signature be linked to a specific person and that it be able to be accurately attributed to that person.

Answer: D
 The E-SIGN Act does not specify that only smart card verification creates a legally binding signature in cyberspace. There are many different technologies that can be used to create an electronic signature, including digital certificates, biometric data, and even a person's typed name.

Question 17

What measures has Congress taken to regulate spam e-mail?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

The E-SIGN Act is a not a federal statute and state legislatures are required to adopt it in order for it to become a state law.

Accepted Answer

The E-SIGN Act is a federal law that applies nationwide and preempts any inconsistent state laws related to electronic signatures and records. States do not need to adopt it separately.

Question 19

Jessica wants to buy a laptop from the website of Tenn Computers. Before confirming the purchase, the website asks her to provide biometric identification using an electronic scanner. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of an e-signature, which is a digital signature used to confirm or authorize a transaction. In this case, Jessica is using her biometric identification as her e-signature. E-licensing refers to the digital distribution of licenses, exclusive license refers to an agreement granting exclusive rights to use a product or service, and cybersquatting refers to registering a domain name with the intention of profiting from selling it to the rightful owner.

Question 20

An Internet service provider is generally liable for defamatory material posted on the web by a subscriber to the Internet service provider's network.

Accepted Answer

Under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, internet service providers are generally not liable for content posted by third-party users. However, there are certain exceptions such as if the internet service provider had knowledge of the defamatory content and failed to remove it.

Quiz 17: Digital Law and E-Commerce