Question 1

The obligations that individuals and organizations have regarding the preservation of existing values and institutions fall within which of the following moral dimensions of the information age?
A)Family and home
B)Property rights and obligations
C)System quality
D)Accountability and control
E)Quality of life

Accepted Answer

E

Question 2

Ethics describes the principles of right and wrong that can be used by individuals to make choices to guide their behavior.

Accepted Answer

Ethics is a system of moral principles that helps individuals make decisions about what is considered right and wrong behavior.

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the current key technology trends that raises ethical issues?
A)Data storage improvements
B)Data analysis advancements
C)Increase in data quality
D)Increase in use of mobile devices
E)Advances in networking technology

Accepted Answer

The increase in data quality does not necessarily raise ethical issues. However, the other trends listed (data storage improvements, data analysis advancements, increase in use of mobile devices, advances in networking technology) all have potential ethical implications, such as privacy concerns, data security risks, and the impact on job displacement.

Question 4

A colleague at work takes small amounts of office supplies for her own personal use,saying that this is a tiny loss to the company.You tell her that if everyone were to take office supplies,then the loss would no longer be minimal.Your rationale expresses which of the following ethical principles?
A)Kant's Categorical Imperative
B)The Golden Rule
C)The Risk Aversion Principle
D)The "No free lunch" rule
E)The slippery-slope rule

Accepted Answer

Your rationale is an example of Kant's Categorical Imperative, which suggests that one should act only according to that maxim whereby you can, at the same time, will that it should become a universal law. In this context, if everyone took office supplies for personal use, it would result in significant loss to the company, illustrating the principle of considering the universality of one's actions.

Question 5

Which of the following is a data analysis technology that finds hidden connections between data in disparate sources?
A)HIPAA
B)FIP
C)NORA
D)COPPA
E)Spyware

Accepted Answer

NORA (Non-Obvious Relationship Awareness) is a data analysis technology that finds hidden connections between data in disparate sources. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a US law that regulates the handling of sensitive patient information in the healthcare industry. FIP (Fair Information Practice) is a set of principles for the handling of personal information. COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) is a US law that regulates the online collection of personal information from children under 13. Spyware is software that is installed on a computer without the user's knowledge, often for malicious purposes. None of these technologies directly address the finding of hidden connections between data in disparate sources like NORA does.

Question 6

All of the following are steps in the process for analyzing an ethical issue except:
A)assigning responsibility.
B)identifying the stakeholders.
C)identifying the options you can reasonably take.
D)identifying and clearly describing the facts.
E)identifying the potential consequences of your options.

Accepted Answer

Assigning responsibility is not a step in the process for analyzing an ethical issue; rather, it's about understanding the situation, stakeholders, options, facts, and potential consequences before determining responsibility.

Question 7

Identify the five moral dimensions that are involved in political,social,and ethical issues and briefly describe each.Of these,which do you think is the most difficult for society to deal with? Support your opinion.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

________ is a feature of law-governed society and involves having laws that are known and understood,along with the ability to appeal to higher authorities to ensure that the laws are applied correctly.
A)Liability
B)Due process
C)Responsibility
D)Accountability
E)The judicial system

Accepted Answer

Due process is the feature of law-governed society that ensures the laws are known and understood, and allows for appeals to higher authorities to ensure correct application. Liability, responsibility, and accountability all relate to the consequences of actions and behaviors, while the judicial system is a broader term that encompasses the entire system of courts and legal processes.

Question 9

________ means that you accept the potential costs and obligations for the decisions you make.
A)Responsibility
B)Accountability
C)Liability
D)Due process
E)Duty

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which of the following best describes how new information systems can result in legal gray areas?
A)They work with networked,digital data,which are more difficult to control than information stored manually.
B)They result in new situations that are not covered by old laws.
C)They are implemented by technicians rather than managers.
D)They are created from sets of logical and technological rules rather than social or organizational mores.
E)They are little understood by politicians or lawyers.

Accepted Answer

New information systems present new situations and challenges that may not be specifically addressed by existing laws, resulting in legal gray areas.

Question 11

________ is a feature of social institutions that means mechanisms are in place to determine responsibility for an action.
A)Due process
B)Accountability
C)The courts of appeal
D)The judicial system
E)Liability

Accepted Answer

Accountability refers to the mechanisms in place to determine responsibility for an action. Due process refers to the fair and impartial treatment given to all individuals in legal proceedings. The courts of appeal and the judicial system are specific components of the legal system. Liability refers to legal responsibility for one's actions. While all of these options are related to the legal system, accountability is the most appropriate choice for describing the mechanism that determines responsibility.

Question 12

In today's legal environment,managers who are convicted for the illegal use of information systems are still unlikely to be given a prison sentence.

Accepted Answer

With the increasing emphasis on data protection and privacy laws, managers who are convicted for the illegal use of information systems are increasingly likely to face prison sentences.

Question 13

The obligations that individuals and organizations have concerning rights to intellectual property involve which of the following moral dimensions of the information age?
A)Property rights and obligations
B)System quality
C)Accountability and control
D)Information rights and obligations
E)Quality of life

Accepted Answer

The moral dimension concerning rights to intellectual property is primarily about property rights and obligations, as it deals with the ownership and use of intellectual creations.

Question 14

Which of the five moral dimensions of the information age do the central business activities of DoubleClick involve?
A)Property rights and obligations
B)System quality
C)Accountability and control
D)Quality of life
E)Information rights and obligations

Accepted Answer

The central business activities of DoubleClick involve collecting and using personal information for targeted advertising, which raises ethical considerations regarding information rights and obligations.

Question 15

What is NORA and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Describe three technology trends that pose ethical issues,giving an example for each of its ethical or moral impact.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following is not an example of the moral dimensions of the information age identified in the text?
A)Information rights and obligations
B)The emergence of giant tech firms that dominate their markets
C)Accountability and control
D)System quality
E)Quality of life

Accepted Answer

The emergence of giant tech firms that dominate their markets is not an example of the moral dimensions of the information age identified in the text. The other options, information rights and obligations, accountability and control, system quality, and quality of life, all relate to ethical considerations in the use and management of information technology.

Question 18

The use of computers to assemble data from different sources to create digital dossiers of detailed information about individuals is known as which of the following?
A)Profiling
B)Phishing
C)Spamming
D)Targeting
E)Spyware

Accepted Answer

Profiling involves using computers to gather information from various sources to create a detailed profile of an individual. Phishing involves sending fraudulent emails or messages to try and obtain sensitive information from individuals. Spamming involves sending unsolicited messages or advertisements to a large number of people. Targeting involves directing marketing efforts towards specific individuals or groups. Spyware is malicious software that is installed on a computer without the user's knowledge to obtain information.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the effect that new information technology has on society?
A)It has a dampening effect on the discourse of business ethics.
B)It has a ripple effect,raising new ethical,social,and political issues.
C)It is beneficial for society as a whole,while raising dilemmas for consumers.
D)It has a waterfall effect in raising ever more complex ethical issues.
E)It has a magnifying effect,creating increasing numbers of ethical issues.

Accepted Answer

New information technology has a ripple effect, raising new ethical, social, and political issues. As technology advances, it opens up new possibilities and challenges that have never existed before. This creates a ripple effect that can affect various aspects of society, including ethics, politics, and social norms, among others. Thus, new information technology has a significant impact on society, and it is crucial to address the issues it raises to create a better future for all.

Question 20

Routine violations of individual privacy are made easier by advances in data storage.

Accepted Answer

Advances in data storage technology allow for large amounts of personal information to be collected, stored, and analyzed, making it easier for routine violations of privacy to occur.

Quiz 4: Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

The obligations that individuals and organizations have regarding the preservation of existing values and institutions fall within which of the following moral dimensions of the information age?

Ethics describes the principles of right and wrong that can be used by individuals to make choices to guide their behavior.

Which of the following is not one of the current key technology trends that raises ethical issues?

A colleague at work takes small amounts of office supplies for her own personal use,saying that this is a tiny loss to the company.You tell her that if everyone were to take office supplies,then the loss would no longer be minimal.Your rationale expresses which of the following ethical principles?

Which of the following is a data analysis technology that finds hidden connections between data in disparate sources?

All of the following are steps in the process for analyzing an ethical issue except:

Identify the five moral dimensions that are involved in political,social,and ethical issues and briefly describe each.Of these,which do you think is the most difficult for society to deal with? Support your opinion.

________ is a feature of law-governed society and involves having laws that are known and understood,along with the ability to appeal to higher authorities to ensure that the laws are applied correctly.

________ means that you accept the potential costs and obligations for the decisions you make.

Which of the following best describes how new information systems can result in legal gray areas?

________ is a feature of social institutions that means mechanisms are in place to determine responsibility for an action.

In today's legal environment,managers who are convicted for the illegal use of information systems are still unlikely to be given a prison sentence.

The obligations that individuals and organizations have concerning rights to intellectual property involve which of the following moral dimensions of the information age?

Which of the five moral dimensions of the information age do the central business activities of DoubleClick involve?

What is NORA and how does it work?

Describe three technology trends that pose ethical issues,giving an example for each of its ethical or moral impact.

Which of the following is not an example of the moral dimensions of the information age identified in the text?

The use of computers to assemble data from different sources to create digital dossiers of detailed information about individuals is known as which of the following?

Which of the following best describes the effect that new information technology has on society?

Routine violations of individual privacy are made easier by advances in data storage.