Question 1

Efficiently managing your incoming e-mail is the most effective way to avoid computer/Internet addiction.

Accepted Answer

Efficiently managing incoming e-mail can help reduce time spent on email, but avoiding computer/Internet addiction involves broader strategies including setting time limits, seeking alternative activities, and possibly professional help.

Question 2

To present someone else's work as your own is plagiarism, which is both a violation of patent law and an unethical act.

Accepted Answer

Plagiarism involves presenting someone else's work as if it is your own, which is a violation of patent law and is considered unethical.

Question 3

Use a light touch on the keyboard to prevent backache.

Accepted Answer

Using a light touch on the keyboard primarily helps prevent strain on the fingers and wrists, not backache. Backache is more often related to overall posture and ergonomics, such as chair height, desk setup, and how one sits while typing.

Question 4

The eBay Web site states that it prohibits the sale of some controversial or sensitive items, in addition to illegal items.

Accepted Answer

eBay does prohibit the sale of certain controversial or sensitive items, such as hate speech materials and certain weapons, in addition to illegal items.

Question 5

According to the American Institute of Stress, stress costs U.S. employers more than $300 billion each year in healthcare, missed work, and stress-reduction services provided to employees.

Accepted Answer

This is a factual statement about the costs of stress to U.S. employers as reported by the American Institute of Stress.

Question 6

Braille printers print embossed output in Braille format on paper.

Accepted Answer

Braille printers do indeed print embossed output in Braille format on paper.

Question 7

To date, the MPAA has not pursued civil litigation against movie pirates.

Accepted Answer

The MPAA has pursued civil litigation against movie pirates in the past.

Question 8

A monitor should be placed directly in front of the user about an arm's length away, and the top of the screen should be no more than 12 inches above the user's eyes once the user's chair is adjusted.

Accepted Answer

The top of the monitor should be at or slightly below eye level, not 12 inches above the user's eyes, to help reduce strain on the neck and eyes.

Question 9

Ethics with respect to the use of computers are referred to as digital ethics.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

In reaction to scandals at Enron, Tyco International, and WorldCom, Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Accepted Answer

Congress did pass the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 in response to scandals at Enron, Tyco International, and WorldCom.

Question 11

In some countries, bootleg copies of music CDs and movie DVDs are sold openly.

Accepted Answer

In some countries, it is common to find bootleg copies of music CDs and movie DVDs being sold openly, often at street markets or other informal venues. This is generally illegal and can result in fines or other penalties for those who engage in such activities. However, enforcement of copyright laws can be difficult in some regions, and many people continue to buy and sell pirated copies of media despite the risks.

Question 12

In general, according to recent reports by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, individuals with a lower level of income or a lower level of education are more likely to go online.

Accepted Answer

Recent reports by the Pew Internet & American Life Project indicate that individuals with higher levels of income and education are more likely to use the internet. This trend is consistent with the digital divide, where access to and usage of the internet can be influenced by socioeconomic factors.

Question 13

Currently, the most common form of Internet addiction is e-mailing.

Accepted Answer

The most common form of Internet addiction is social media, not email.

Question 14

DRM software is used to control the use of a work.

Accepted Answer

DRM (Digital Rights Management) software is designed to control the use and distribution of digital works such as music, movies, and software. It often includes measures such as encryption, copy protection, and usage tracking to prevent unauthorized access and reproduction of the work.

Question 15

Employees who reveal wrongdoing within an organization to the public or to authorities are referred to as whistle-blowers.

Accepted Answer

Whistle-blowers are employees who disclose information about wrongdoing, illegal activities, or unethical behavior within an organization to the public or to authorities.

Question 16

Extensive mouse use has also been associated with CVS.

Accepted Answer

CVS, or Computer Vision Syndrome, is primarily associated with prolonged computer screen use, not specifically the use of a mouse. It involves eye strain, headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes, and neck and shoulder pain due to long periods of looking at a computer or digital device screen.

Question 17

Research has shown that having an academic honor code does not effectively reduce cheating.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that academic honor codes, when properly implemented and integrated into the culture of an institution, can be effective in reducing instances of cheating among students. Honor codes that promote a sense of integrity and responsibility can lead to a decrease in academic dishonesty.

Question 18

Pirated copies of movies are often created today by videotaping them with a camcorder during a prerelease screening or on the opening day of a movie.

Accepted Answer

Pirated copies of movies are commonly created by recording them with a camcorder during a prerelease screening or on the opening day of a movie.

Question 19

Some human resources departments view college degrees from nonaccredited organizations as a form of digital manipulation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Registration is required for copyright protection, particularly when you need to prove ownership of a copyright, such as during a copyright-infringement lawsuit.

Accepted Answer

Registration is not required for copyright protection, as copyright is automatically granted upon creation of a work. However, registration can provide legal advantages, such as serving as evidence of ownership in court.

Quiz 13: Intellectual Property Rights, Ethics, Health, Access, and the Environment