Question 1

Suppose you only study two hours for your next test.You fail the test and tell the teacher that he or she obviously did a really terrible job teaching the material.This means you aren't accepting _________ for your actions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Suppose you only study two hours for...

Question 2

Which of the following is a privacy issue?

Accepted Answer

Option D deals with the privacy of individuals and concerns about the security of their information in databases. The other options are not specifically related to privacy but rather focus on issues such as errors, pricing, and use of proprietary databases.

Question 3

Which of the following is an accuracy issue?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy issues concern the correctness and reliability of data. Choice A directly addresses concerns about errors in databases, data transmissions, and data processing, which are central to data accuracy.

Question 4

_________ is a legal concept that gives individuals the right to recover the damages done to them by other individuals,organizations,or systems.

Accepted Answer

Liability is the legal concept that holds individuals or organizations responsible for their actions or omissions. It gives individuals the right to seek compensation for the damages caused by others. Accountability, answerability, and responsibility are related concepts but not exactly the same as liability. Accountability refers to the willingness to accept responsibility and to be answerable for one's actions. Answerability refers to the obligation to provide an account of one's actions or decisions. Responsibility refers to the state or fact of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

Question 5

_________ issues revolve around who should have access to information and whether they should pay a fee for this access.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ issues revolve around who should have...

Question 6

_________ is the most recent example of ethical misbehavior in organizations.

Accepted Answer

Wells Fargo bank is the most recent example of ethical misbehavior in organizations. The bank created over two million fake bank accounts and credit cards without customer knowledge or consent in order to meet sales targets and receive bonuses. This led to a $185 million fine from regulators and the resignation of the CEO.

Question 7

_________ means that you accept the consequences of your decisions and actions.

Accepted Answer

Responsibility means that you take ownership of your decisions and actions and are willing to face the consequences. Accountability, answerability, and liability all relate to being responsible, but they have slightly different nuances: accountability involves being answerable to someone else, often for a specific duty or task; answerability refers to being responsible for providing information or answers; liability relates to legal or financial responsibility for something.

Question 8

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires publicly held companies to implement _________ controls; it was passed to address the _________ crisis.

Accepted Answer

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed in response to the financial crisis caused by fraudulent accounting practices at Enron and other publicly traded companies. It requires these companies to implement financial controls to prevent such practices. Option B and D mention Wells Fargo bank, which is not linked to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Option C mentions operational controls, which are not the focus of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Question 9

_________ issues involve the authenticity,fidelity,and correctness of information that is collected and processed.

Accepted Answer

Accuracy issues involve the authenticity, fidelity, and correctness of information. Accessibility issues relate to the ease of obtaining information, privacy issues relate to the protection of personal information, and property issues relate to ownership and usage rights of information.

Question 10

Which of the following is an accessibility issue?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is an accessibility...

Question 11

Suppose you slip in the hallway and break your arm.You sue the school for not properly marking the wet spot that caused you to slip.This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of liability, which refers to being legally responsible for something, such as a slip and fall accident that results in injury. By suing the school for not properly marking the wet spot, the injured party is holding the school liable for their injury.

Question 12

Which of the following is a privacy issue?

Accepted Answer

The question is specifically about what information an individual should reveal to others, which is a privacy issue. The other options deal with information accuracy, illegal activity, and information access rights, which are important issues but not directly related to privacy.

Question 13

_________ refers to determining who is responsible for actions that were taken.

Accepted Answer

Accountability specifically refers to determining who is responsible for actions taken. Answerability and responsibility are related concepts but do not necessarily refer specifically to determining responsibility. Liability refers to legal responsibility and can sometimes be used synonymously with accountability, but also has broader implications.

Question 14

You can check your credit report annually for free through TransUnion,Equifax,and Experian.This allows you to catch signs of identity theft early and note any problems in your credit reports.This is an example of an ethical issue that falls into the category of ________.

Accepted Answer

The ethical issue in this scenario is the accuracy of the credit report. Checking your credit report regularly allows you to ensure that the information reported is accurate and correct any errors that may negatively impact your credit score.

Question 15

Companies like Google and Facebook make their money by selling your information to advertisers.This is an example of an ethical issue that falls into the category of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Companies like Google and Facebook make their...

Question 16

_________ issues involve the ownership and value of information.

Accepted Answer

Property issues relate to the ownership and value of information. This includes questions of intellectual property, copyright, and trade secrets. Privacy issues concern personal information, while accessibility concerns the ability to access and interact with information accurately.

Question 17

Which of the following is an accuracy issue?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy issues pertain to ensuring that the information being processed and presented is correct and error-free. Choice A is the only option that directly addresses this concern.

Question 18

Which of the following is a property issue?

Accepted Answer

Issues regarding illegal copying of copyrighted software are related to property rights. The other options are related to confidentiality, privacy, and access rights.

Question 19

_________ issues involve collecting,storing,and disseminating information about individuals.

Accepted Answer

Privacy issues relate to the collection, storage, and dissemination of personal information about individuals. This includes concerns about how the information is collected, who has access to it, how it is used, and whether individuals have control over their own personal information. Accuracy issues relate to ensuring that the information collected and stored is correct and up-to-date, while accessibility and property issues relate to the physical or technical barriers to accessing or using information.

Question 20

Suppose you only study two hours for your next test.If you understand that means you may not do well on that test and you are willing to accept the lower grade,it means you are taking _________ for your actions.

Accepted Answer

Responsibility is the best choice because it means taking ownership and being accountable for one's actions and the consequences that follow. The other options, while related, do not capture the full meaning of taking responsibility in this context.

Quiz 3: Ethics and Privacy

Suppose you only study two hours for your next test.You fail the test and tell the teacher that he or she obviously did a really terrible job teaching the material.This means you aren't accepting _________ for your actions.

Which of the following is a privacy issue?

Which of the following is an accuracy issue?

_________ is a legal concept that gives individuals the right to recover the damages done to them by other individuals,organizations,or systems.

_________ issues revolve around who should have access to information and whether they should pay a fee for this access.

_________ is the most recent example of ethical misbehavior in organizations.

_________ means that you accept the consequences of your decisions and actions.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires publicly held companies to implement _ controls; it was passed to address the _ crisis.

_________ issues involve the authenticity,fidelity,and correctness of information that is collected and processed.

Which of the following is an accessibility issue?

Suppose you slip in the hallway and break your arm.You sue the school for not properly marking the wet spot that caused you to slip.This is an example of ________.

Which of the following is a privacy issue?

_________ refers to determining who is responsible for actions that were taken.

You can check your credit report annually for free through TransUnion,Equifax,and Experian.This allows you to catch signs of identity theft early and note any problems in your credit reports.This is an example of an ethical issue that falls into the category of ________.

Companies like Google and Facebook make their money by selling your information to advertisers.This is an example of an ethical issue that falls into the category of ________.

_________ issues involve the ownership and value of information.

Which of the following is an accuracy issue?

Which of the following is a property issue?

_________ issues involve collecting,storing,and disseminating information about individuals.

Suppose you only study two hours for your next test.If you understand that means you may not do well on that test and you are willing to accept the lower grade,it means you are taking _________ for your actions.