Question 1

Explain how the courts decide whether parties owe a duty of care.

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Question 2

One of the most common ethical problems for members of the IT profession when a potential employee lies on a resume and claims competence in an IT skill that is in high demand. This act is known as which of the following?
A)misrepresentation
B)fraud
C)resume inflation
D)breach of the duty of care

Accepted Answer

Resume inflation refers to the act of embellishing or exaggerating one's skills, qualifications, or experience on a resume, often to appear more competent or suitable for a position than is actually the case. This is a common ethical issue in various professions, including IT, where specific skills may be in high demand.

Question 3

A hardware or software device that serves as a barrier between a company and the outside world and limits access to the company's network based on the organization's Internet usage policy is known as which of the following?
A)router
B)hub
C)bridge
D)firewall

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A firewall is a device that creates a barrier between a company's internal network and the outside world to limit access to the network based on the organization's internet usage policy. It can be either a hardware or software device that examines network traffic and decides whether to allow it or deny it based on security rules set by the organization. A router, hub, and bridge are all different networking devices with different functions.

Question 4

The goal of the standards set by the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is to prevent companies from:
A)creating relationships between IT workers and suppliers.
B)making facilitating payments for obtaining permits or licenses.
C)using slush funds or other means to disguise payments to officials.
D)providing misrepresentations of a material fact.

Accepted Answer

The FCPA prohibits companies from disguising payments to officials through means such as slush funds, as this can be a form of bribery. A, B, and D are not directly related to the goals of the FCPA.

Question 5

Clarify the difference between an organization's audit committee and its internal audit department.

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Question 6

Discuss the issue of whistle-blowing in the IT context.

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Question 7

Which of the following occurs when a party fails to perform certain express or implied obligations, which impairs or destroys the essence of the contract?
A)material breach of contract
B)fraud
C)misrepresentation
D)bribery

Accepted Answer

This is a case of material breach of contract, where a party fails to fulfill an express or implied obligation that impairs the essence of the agreement. This can result in termination of the contract and damages being sought by the affected party. Fraud, misrepresentation, and bribery are not examples of failure to perform obligations under a contract.

Question 8

At which level is licensing generally administered?
A)federal
B)state
C)local
D)association

Accepted Answer

Licensing is generally administered at the state level. Each state has its own licensing requirements and processes for various professions such as doctors, lawyers, and real estate agents. While there may be some federal oversight or regulation in certain industries, the majority of licensing falls under the jurisdiction of individual state governments. Local governments or professional associations may also have some role in licensing, but this is usually secondary to state-level requirements.

Question 9

Professionals who breach the duty of care are liable for injuries that their negligence causes. This liability is commonly referred to as which of the following?
A)professional malpractice
B)breach of the duty of care
C)professional standard breach
D)software piracy

Accepted Answer

Professional malpractice is the term used to refer to the liability faced by professionals who breach the duty of care and cause injuries due to their negligence. The other options are not accurate descriptions of this concept.

Question 10

In 1972, which organization recommended that publicly held organizations establish audit committees?
A)SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security (SANS) Institute
B)Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
C)Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
D)National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)

Accepted Answer

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recommended that publicly held organizations establish audit committees in 1972.

Question 11

A survey by the Fawcett Society on the use of computing resources at work found that:
A)20 percent of men admit to viewing porn while at work
B)over 50 percent of mobile workers view porn from their Web-enabled phones
C)31 percent of computer users engage in software piracy
D)nearly 75 percent of office workers spend 2 hours or more a week on Facebook while at work

Accepted Answer

This choice presents a specific and alarming statistic that may be of interest to readers. The other choices provide statistics that may not be as relevant or impactful.

Question 12

Which of the following is defined as not doing something that a reasonable person would do or doing something that a reasonable person would not do?
A)professional malpractice
B)breach of the duty of care
C)negligence
D)software piracy

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Question 13

A vendor certification:
A)has no effect on an IT worker's salary and career prospects.
B)usually does not require the purchase of expensive training material and course instruction.
C)may focus too narrowly on the technical details of the vendor's technology.
D)requires vendors to pass lengthy essay exams.

Accepted Answer

Vendor certifications may focus too narrowly on the technical details of the specific vendor's technology, which may not be applicable to other technologies or jobs outside of that vendor's products.

Question 14

Which of the following is a trade group that is funded through dues based on member companies' software revenues and through settlements from companies that commit software piracy?
A)Business Software Alliance (BSA)
B)Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
C)Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
D)SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security (SANS) Institute

Accepted Answer

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is a trade group that is funded through dues based on member companies' software revenues and through settlements from companies that commit software piracy. The other options listed are trade groups or professional organizations in the tech industry but do not have the same funding model as the BSA.

Question 15

The posting of thousands of State Department documents on the WikiLeaks Web site is an example of which of the following?
A)inappropriate sharing of information
B)breach of duty of care
C)inappropriate use of computing resources
D)negligence

Accepted Answer

The posting of thousands of State Department documents on the WikiLeaks Web site is considered inappropriate sharing of information as it was not authorized and could potentially harm national security interests.

Question 16

Information used in a business, generally unknown to the public, that the company has taken strong measures to keep confidential is known as which of the following?
A)copyright
B)patent
C)trade secret
D)certification

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A trade secret is confidential information used in a business that is not generally known to the public, and the company has taken steps to keep it secret. This information can include formulas, processes, designs, and other types of knowledge that give the business a competitive advantage. Copyrights protect creative works, patents protect inventions, and certification refers to a process of verifying that a product or service meets certain standards.

Question 17

In the legal system, compliance usually refers to behavior that is in accordance with which of the following?
A)personal beliefs
B)morality
C)legislation
D)ethical codes

Accepted Answer

Compliance in the legal system refers to behavior that is in accordance with legislation, meaning that individuals and organizations should follow and respect the laws and regulations set out by the government. Personal beliefs, morality, and ethical codes may also be important in decision-making, but they do not necessarily dictate compliance with the law.

Question 18

Define the term conflict of interest and provide an IT-related example of this.

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Question 19

Which of the following is defined as the misstatement or incomplete statement of a material fact?
A)fraud
B)piracy
C)misrepresentation
D)breach of contract

Accepted Answer

Misrepresentation is the definition given for the misstatement or incomplete statement of a material fact. Fraud involves intentional deception for personal gain, piracy relates to the illegal reproduction of intellectual property, and a breach of contract refers to a violation of the terms in a legally binding agreement.

Question 20

What is a professional code of ethics?

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Quiz 2: Ethics for IT Workers and IT Users

Explain how the courts decide whether parties owe a duty of care.

One of the most common ethical problems for members of the IT profession when a potential employee lies on a resume and claims competence in an IT skill that is in high demand. This act is known as which of the following?

A hardware or software device that serves as a barrier between a company and the outside world and limits access to the company's network based on the organization's Internet usage policy is known as which of the following?

The goal of the standards set by the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is to prevent companies from:

Clarify the difference between an organization's audit committee and its internal audit department.

Discuss the issue of whistle-blowing in the IT context.

Which of the following occurs when a party fails to perform certain express or implied obligations, which impairs or destroys the essence of the contract?

At which level is licensing generally administered?

Professionals who breach the duty of care are liable for injuries that their negligence causes. This liability is commonly referred to as which of the following?

In 1972, which organization recommended that publicly held organizations establish audit committees?

A survey by the Fawcett Society on the use of computing resources at work found that:

Which of the following is defined as not doing something that a reasonable person would do or doing something that a reasonable person would not do?

A vendor certification:

Which of the following is a trade group that is funded through dues based on member companies' software revenues and through settlements from companies that commit software piracy?

The posting of thousands of State Department documents on the WikiLeaks Web site is an example of which of the following?

Information used in a business, generally unknown to the public, that the company has taken strong measures to keep confidential is known as which of the following?

In the legal system, compliance usually refers to behavior that is in accordance with which of the following?

Define the term conflict of interest and provide an IT-related example of this.

Which of the following is defined as the misstatement or incomplete statement of a material fact?

What is a professional code of ethics?