Question 1

____ is the act of registering a domain name with the intent to profit from the goodwill of a trademark belonging to someone else.

Accepted Answer

The act described is commonly known as cybersquatting.

Question 2

A ____ protects inventions by granting exclusive rights of an invention to its inventor for a period of 20 years.

Accepted Answer

A patent protects inventions by granting exclusive rights to an inventor for 20 years. A trademark is a symbol or word used to represent a company or product. A watermark is a visible mark on paper indicating authenticity or ownership. A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, artistic, or musical works.

Question 3

In addition to being a copyright concern, ____ can be used to misquote individuals, repeat comments out of context, retouch photographs-even create false or misleading photographs.

Accepted Answer

Digital manipulation involves altering digital content, including text, images, and videos, to misrepresent or misquote individuals. It can be used to create false or misleading content, often with harmful or deceitful intentions. This makes it a significant concern for individuals and organizations looking to protect their reputations and maintain trust with their audiences.

Question 4

To prevent individuals from making unauthorized copies of feature films purchased on DVDs or downloaded via the Internet, many of these items contain copy protection or some other form of ____.

Accepted Answer

DRM (Digital Rights Management) is a technology used to protect copyright material, such as movies and music, from being illegally copied and distributed. It is commonly used in DVDs and digital downloads to prevent unauthorized copying and sharing of the content. AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing business education, and is not related to copy protection technology. Patents are legal protections for inventions or processes, and are not related to copy protection technology. RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) is a medical condition related to the prolonged and repetitive use of muscles and tendons, and is not related to copy protection technology.

Question 5

Ethical decisions need to be made whenever a business practice or product is legal or socially acceptable in one country but not in another. One example is ____.

Accepted Answer

Copyright law varies significantly from country to country, affecting how businesses operate internationally in terms of what is considered legal or acceptable in protecting and using intellectual property.

Question 6

One controversial patent granted to Google in 2013 is for "____" advertising-a business model for charging advertisers according to the number of views an ad receives via a "head mounted gaze tracking device".

Accepted Answer

The patent is specifically for charging advertisers based on how many views their ad receives through a head-mounted gaze tracking device, hence the term "pay-for-gaze." The other options are not mentioned in the description of the patent.

Question 7

Heavy use of computers, combined with information overload and 24/7 accessibility via technology, can lead to ____-a state of fatigue or frustration brought about by overwork.

Accepted Answer

Burnout is defined as a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. The scenario described in the question suggests that the individual is experiencing burnout due to heavy computer use, information overload, and constant accessibility via technology. CTS, CVS, and RSI are all conditions related to physical strain or injury caused by computer use, and while they may contribute to burnout, they are not the same thing.

Question 8

Antiglare screens are sometimes called ____.

Accepted Answer

Antiglare screens are also known as privacy filters because they reduce the visibility of the screen from side angles, making it difficult for others to see what is being displayed.

Question 9

One RSI related to the repetitive movements made when using a keyboard is ____.

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common RSI that affects people who use keyboards regularly. It is caused by repetitive movements and can cause numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands and wrists. Ergonomics and computer hand syndrome are related concepts but not specific RSIs, while burnout refers to a state of emotional and physical exhaustion.

Question 10

In reaction to scandals, Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which includes provisions to require ____ to vouch personally for the truth and fairness of their company's disclosures.

Accepted Answer

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires CEOs and CFOs to personally vouch for the truth and fairness of their company's disclosures.

Question 11

While a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and printer can be connected to a portable computer directly, a ____ is designed to connect a portable computer to peripheral devices more easily.

Accepted Answer

A docking station is specifically designed to connect a portable computer to peripheral devices more easily compared to other options such as a notebook holder, laptop station, or notebook stand.

Question 12

A ____ is a policy, often for a school or business, that specifies allowable use of resources such as computers and other equipment.

Accepted Answer

A code of conduct is a policy that outlines the acceptable behavior for individuals and organizations. In the context of computer and technology usage, a code of conduct would specify how equipment like computers and other resources can and cannot be used. A code of security would more likely refer to specific measures taken to protect against security threats, while privacy and piracy agreements are different types of documents altogether.

Question 13

Repetitive stress injuries and other injuries related to the workplace environment are estimated to account for ____ of all serious workplace injuries.

Accepted Answer

Repetitive stress injuries and other injuries related to the workplace environment are estimated to account for one-third of all serious workplace injuries.

Question 14

An emotional health concern related to computer use is ____.

Accepted Answer

An Internet addiction can have detrimental effects on emotional health as it can become an obsession or dependency leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, and isolation. CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) and CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome) are physical health concerns related to computer use, while a sore or stiff neck is a common physical symptom of poor posture when using the computer.

Question 15

____ are essentially upside-down mice that can be more comfortable to use than a conventional mouse.

Accepted Answer

Vertical mice are designed to position the hand and wrist in a more natural, ergonomic position, reducing the risk of repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. They are sometimes referred to as "upside-down mice" because they have a vertical orientation, where the hand grips the mouse from the side rather than the top. This can be more comfortable for some users and may alleviate pain or discomfort associated with long-term use of a traditional mouse.

Question 16

Ethical decisions often need to be made within gray areas. For example, should an ISP comply with a request from a government for the identity of an customer whose e-mail account matches a(n) ____?

Accepted Answer

Complying with a request from a government for the identity of a customer whose e-mail account matches an IP address can be seen as an ethical gray area. On one hand, the ISP may feel a responsibility to cooperate with law enforcement and help prevent illegal activity. On the other hand, the ISP also has a responsibility to protect their customers' privacy and personal information. Ultimately, the decision may come down to legal requirements and the specific circumstances of the situation.

Question 17

Similar to spam, ____ can be annoying, waste people's time, bog down e-mail systems, and clog users' inboxes.

Accepted Answer

E-mail hoaxes are similar to spam in that they can be annoying, waste time, bog down systems, and clog inboxes. They are typically chain letters or messages that contain false information and encourage users to forward them to others. This can result in a large amount of unnecessary and unwanted emails being sent and received, causing problems for individuals and businesses alike. Computer worms and Trojan horses are different types of malicious software that can cause more serious harm to systems, while digital manipulation refers to the process of altering digital images or media.

Question 18

A teacher who shares a poem with his class and leads the class to believe the poem is his original work has engaged in ____.

Accepted Answer

The teacher has presented someone else's work as their own, which is plagiarism. This behavior is unethical and sets a poor example for students.

Question 19

Adding to the problem of unethical ____ is that, unlike film cameras, digital cameras don't have photo negatives that could be used to show what photographs actually looked like at the time they were taken.

Accepted Answer

Digital manipulation refers to altering digital photographs using software. Without negatives, it becomes difficult to prove whether a particular photograph was manipulated or not.

Question 20

To prevent sore or stiff neck, ____.

Accepted Answer

Placing the monitor directly in front of you can help prevent the need to turn your head frequently, which can lead to a sore or stiff neck. The other options may be helpful for preventing other types of discomfort, but are not specifically targeted at preventing neck pain.

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