Question 1

A concern over heavy use of ____ is that it may desensitize the individual to the reality of the real world.&#10;A) content filtering&#10;B) violent,interactive simulated games&#10;C) carpal tunnel&#10;D) traffic shaping

Accepted Answer

Heavy use of violent, interactive simulated games has been linked to desensitization towards violence and aggression. This desensitization can make it difficult for individuals to distinguish between violence in the virtual world and violence in the real world, potentially leading to harmful behaviors. Content filtering and traffic shaping are techniques used to control internet traffic and access, while carpal tunnel syndrome is a medical condition caused by repetitive strain on the hand and wrist. None of these options are directly related to the desensitization concern mentioned in the question.

Question 2

In the United States,the ____ oversees the handling of Internet traffic.&#10;A) U.S.Department of Defense&#10;B) FCC&#10;C) FTC&#10;D) W3C

Accepted Answer

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent agency of the United States government created by statute to regulate interstate communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. The FCC oversees the handling of Internet traffic in the United States.

Question 3

____ supports network neutrality.&#10;A) Google&#10;B) Comcast&#10;C) AT&T&#10;D) The U.S.Congress

Accepted Answer

Google has actively supported network neutrality, advocating for an open internet where all content is treated equally and internet service providers cannot prioritize or charge different rates for different types of content.

Question 4

United States citizens are given the right to free speech through the ____.&#10;A) Communications Decency Act&#10;B) First Amendment to the U.S.Constitution&#10;C) Child Online Protection Act&#10;D) Truth and Internet Law

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to free speech for all citizens, including those utilizing the internet. The Communications Decency Act, Child Online Protection Act, and Truth and Internet Law are all acts or laws that regulate online speech or content, but do not grant the right to free speech.

Question 5

There is a wide consensus among psychologists and governmental bodies that video games depicting graphic violence lead to violent behavior in the real world.

Accepted Answer

While there is some debate in the research community, the general consensus is that video games depicting graphic violence do not directly lead to violent behavior in the real world. Many factors contribute to violent behavior, and video games are just one of many potential influences.

Question 6

The Communications Decency Act clearly defines the limitations of what can and cannot be accessible to everyone on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

While the Communications Decency Act does include some provisions about regulating the content of the internet, it does not clearly define all limitations on what can and cannot be accessible to everyone on the internet. It mainly addresses issues relating to obscene or indecent content, online harassment, and liability for user-generated content.

Question 7

Net Nanny is an example of ____.&#10;A) CGM&#10;B) content-filtering software&#10;C) a repealed act of Congress&#10;D) a potentially objectionable website

Accepted Answer

Net Nanny is a content-filtering software designed to block access to certain websites or content deemed inappropriate, usually for children. It enables parents or guardians to set up restrictions on the types of websites their children can visit, block certain keywords, or monitor online activity.

Question 8

FBI reliance on citizen photographs to catch the Boston Marathon bombers is an example of ____.&#10;A) web empowerment&#10;B) traffic shaping&#10;C) vlogging&#10;D) throttling

Accepted Answer

The FBI's use of citizen photographs to catch the Boston Marathon bombers highlights the concept of web empowerment, which refers to the ability of individuals to use online tools to participate in and contribute to community efforts and law enforcement activities.

Question 9

Violence in a virtual world ____.&#10;A) increases the likelihood of violence in the real world&#10;B) decreases the likelihood of violence in the real world&#10;C) may increase the likelihood of violence in the real world,but to date the studies are not conclusive&#10;D) is illegal but difficult to enforce

Accepted Answer

While there is debate and conflicting research on the relationship between violence in virtual worlds and violence in the real world, no study has definitively shown a causal link. Therefore, the answer cannot be A or B. Option D is not relevant to the question as it pertains to the enforcement of illegality rather than its effects. Therefore, the best answer is C, as it accurately reflects the current state of research on the topic.

Question 10

The challenge of ____ is keeping certain content from a subset of the population without encroaching upon the freedom of adults.&#10;A) decency&#10;B) consumer-generated media&#10;C) traffic shaping&#10;D) censorship

Accepted Answer

The challenge of censorship is balancing the act of restricting access to certain content for specific groups (like children) while not infringing on the rights and freedoms of adults to access content.

Question 11

User-generated content is a growing web trend that has begun to be embraced by some mainstream media outlets.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

One exception to the First Amendment to the U.S.Constitution is ____.&#10;A) pornography&#10;B) libel&#10;C) religious sites&#10;D) political statements

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Question 13

An act of ____ would be posting a story to a blog saying that a neighbor is selling drugs,when you know that it's not true.&#10;A) plagiarism&#10;B) censorship&#10;C) libel&#10;D) CGM

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Question 14

The First Amendment to the U.S.Constitution provides unrestricted freedom of speech and expression.

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Question 15

Content-filtering software is designed to help prevent children from viewing inappropriate content.

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Question 16

Network neutrality is the idea that Internet services should be available to all users with equal priority.

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Question 17

In most democratic societies,the idea of freedom of speech is restricted to spoken thoughts,not published material.

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Question 18

Today,ISPs are free to limit and shape Internet traffic along their networks as they please.

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Question 19

A first-person shooter game can place the player in the role of hero or of villain.

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Question 20

A hiring strategy such as asking applicants for their Facebook usernames and passwords during the interview process is an example of a violation of the First Amendment to the U.S.Constitution.

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Question 21

The FCC ordered ____ to stop throttling BitTorrent Internet traffic.&#10;A) Congress&#10;B) AT&T&#10;C) Comcast&#10;D) Google

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Deck 12: Freedom of Speech