Question 1

Experts fear that if Internet gambling were legal,compulsive gamblers would probably
A)get more help.
B)gamble less.
C)go bankrupt.
D)break the law.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that when gambling is easily accessible, compulsive gamblers are more likely to go bankrupt as they struggle to control their gambling habits. Therefore, if Internet gambling were legal, it could potentially lead to more compulsive gambling and bankruptcy.

Question 2

A Trojan is
A)a Greek military strategy.
B)a hacker code.
C)a protective software.
D)a key logger

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Joe engaged in an online affair,but when he was caught by his wife,he insisted it was not an affair.He was likely to use all of the following reasons to deny guilt,EXCEPT that
A)no real sex took place.
B)it was merely fun.
C)it only involved a relationship to a machine.
D)no one was hurt by the affair.

Accepted Answer

It is likely that Joe will use reasons A, B, and C to deny his guilt, but he is unlikely to argue that no one was hurt by the affair. While it may not have resulted in physical harm, it certainly caused emotional pain to his wife and potentially damaged the trust in their marriage. Therefore, option D would not be a valid defense for Joe's actions.

Question 4

All of the following are characteristics of cyberporn surfers,except for ________.
A)teenagers
B)whites
C)males
D)married

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following are characteristics of...

Question 5

Internet gambling seems to be more convenient,solitary,and anonymous.These features also make it more ________.
A)addictive
B)deviant
C)profitable
D)legal

Accepted Answer

The convenience, solitude, and anonymity of internet gambling can make it more addictive than traditional forms of gambling.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about Internet gambling is true?
A)Internet gamblers bet about $2 billion a year.
B)Internet gambling is largely legal in the United States.
C)Internet gambling is illegal throughout the world.
D)Internet gambling legalization is an unsettled issue in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Internet gambling legalization is an unsettled issue in the United States. While some states have legalized online gambling, the federal government has not yet fully legalized it. Additionally, laws and regulations surrounding online gambling vary widely across countries and jurisdictions, making it a complicated issue globally. It is difficult to estimate the exact amount of money bet on internet gambling and it is illegal in some countries.

Question 7

The text's authors call the Internet the "wild frontier of deviance" because
A)Internet deviance involves many violent acts.
B)Internet deviance can be carried out with impunity.
C)the Internet itself is somewhat deviant.
D)so much imaginative deviance is taking place.

Accepted Answer

The authors call the Internet the "wild frontier of deviance" because it allows people to engage in deviant behavior with relative anonymity and little fear of punishment, effectively making it a "frontier" where deviance can run rampant without consequences.

Question 8

Which of the following is the most often an outcome of cybersex?
A)finding a partner offline
B)masturbation
C)depression
D)better sex

Accepted Answer

Cybersex is often used as a form of self-pleasure and can lead to masturbation as the most frequent outcome. While finding a partner offline or experiencing better sex may be possible outcomes, they are not as common as masturbation. Depression is not typically an outcome of cybersex.

Question 9

All of the following are reasons why online infidelity is very appealing EXCEPT that it
A)is anonymous.
B)is convenient,allowing one to find partners all over the world from their keyboard.
C)leads to real-life liaisons most of the time.
D)is a form of escapism.

Accepted Answer

Online infidelity does not necessarily always lead to real-life liaisons, as people can also engage in emotional affairs or simply flirtation online without taking it further.

Question 10

Which of the following is one reason why the United States cannot stop Internet gambling within their borders?
A)the lack of law enforcement
B)the lack of laws
C)too many compulsive Internet gamblers
D)organized crime involvement

Accepted Answer

The primary reason the United States cannot stop Internet gambling within its borders is due to the lack of law enforcement resources and capabilities to monitor, track, and prosecute the vast and complex network of online gambling operations, many of which are based offshore.

Question 11

Cyberdeviance can be split into two broad types: disrupting a computer network as a target and
A)using the computer as a tool to commit deviant acts.
B)using the computer to keep records of deviance.
C)creating a method of hacking.
D)creating a computer network to commit deviance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cyberdeviance can be split into two broad...

Question 12

If consumers are sent bogus e-mails that appear to come from legitimate banks or e-commerce sites in order to gain personal information,they are victims of ________.
A)hacking
B)plucking
C)phishing
D)pilfering

Accepted Answer

Phishing is the practice of sending fraudulent emails that appear to be from legitimate sources, in order to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or bank account details. It is a form of social engineering that relies on impersonation and deception to trick people into revealing their private information. Hacking refers to the unauthorized access to computer systems or data, and is a different type of cybercrime. Plucking and pilfering are not commonly used terms in the context of cybersecurity.

Question 13

Men who visit and use child pornography sites are considered
A)innocent partakers of fantasies.
B)pedophiles.
C)normal Internet users.
D)harmless visitors.

Accepted Answer

Men who use child pornography sites are considered pedophiles, as they are showing sexual interest in children who are not of legal age or able to give their consent. This behavior is illegal, harmful, and immoral. It is not considered innocent, normal, or harmless.

Question 14

All of following are reasons for people to take part in cybersex,except for
A)anonymity.
B)ease and convenience.
C)resolving marital problems.
D)strong sexual fantasies.

Accepted Answer

While anonymity, ease and convenience, and strong sexual fantasies are often cited as reasons for people to engage in cybersex, resolving marital problems is not a common motivator for this type of behavior.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about cyberdeviance is true?
A)High tech has enabled law enforcement agencies to catch and convict at least 25 percent of online identity thieves.
B)The majority of identity thefts are inside jobs.
C)Most cyberporn enthusiasts are teenagers.
D)Cyberstalking is more benign and less harmful than off-line,traditional stalking.

Accepted Answer

According to research, the majority of identity thefts are committed by someone with access to the victim's personal information, such as a family member or acquaintance. High tech has enabled law enforcement agencies to improve their ability to catch and convict cybercriminals, but the success rate is likely lower than 25 percent. It is also not accurate to say that most cyberporn enthusiasts are teenagers, and cyberstalking can be just as harmful as traditional stalking.

Question 16

Most people consider online affairs just as real as offline affairs because
A)they involve the deviant use of a computer.
B)all fantasies about sex turn into reality.
C)a physical sexual act usually takes place.
D)they can lead to marital discord and divorce.

Accepted Answer

Online affairs can have real-life consequences, such as marital problems and divorce, just like offline affairs. While physical sexual acts may not always take place in online affairs, emotional infidelity and betrayal can still occur, causing significant harm to a relationship.

Question 17

Most identity theft is done by
A)Eastern European countries.
B)organization or corporate insiders.
C)bright teenagers.
D)cyber-pornographers.

Accepted Answer

According to various studies, the majority of identity theft is committed by insiders, such as current or former employees of organizations or companies who have access to sensitive information.

Question 18

Many companies are unwilling participants in identity theft.All of the following are practices that facilitate identity theft if not implemented,EXCEPT for
A)using key logging monitoring programs.
B)maintaining personnel security.
C)installing a firewall.
D)using hard-to-guess passwords.

Accepted Answer

Using key logging monitoring programs does not facilitate identity theft; instead, it can help detect unauthorized access attempts, thereby potentially preventing identity theft.

Question 19

Legalizing Internet gambling would
A)end organized crime involvement in Internet gambling.
B)largely end Internet gambling.
C)produce needed tax revenue.
D)make Internet gambling a local and not a national problem.

Accepted Answer

Legalizing Internet gambling would generate much-needed tax revenue for governments. This revenue can be used for a variety of purposes, including funding education and infrastructure projects. Additionally, it would allow governments to regulate the industry and ensure that players are protected from fraudulent practices.

Question 20

About ________ billion dollars are spent each year on Internet gambling.
A)1
B)6
C)44
D)61

Accepted Answer

According to a report by Statista, the global online gambling market was worth approximately 44.16 billion U.S. dollars in 2019 and is expected to grow to around 56.05 billion U.S. dollars by 2023.

Quiz 11: Internet Deviance

Experts fear that if Internet gambling were legal,compulsive gamblers would probably

A Trojan is

Joe engaged in an online affair,but when he was caught by his wife,he insisted it was not an affair.He was likely to use all of the following reasons to deny guilt,EXCEPT that

All of the following are characteristics of cyberporn surfers,except for ________.

Internet gambling seems to be more convenient,solitary,and anonymous.These features also make it more ________.

Which of the following statements about Internet gambling is true?

The text's authors call the Internet the "wild frontier of deviance" because

Which of the following is the most often an outcome of cybersex?

All of the following are reasons why online infidelity is very appealing EXCEPT that it

Which of the following is one reason why the United States cannot stop Internet gambling within their borders?

Cyberdeviance can be split into two broad types: disrupting a computer network as a target and

If consumers are sent bogus e-mails that appear to come from legitimate banks or e-commerce sites in order to gain personal information,they are victims of ________.

Men who visit and use child pornography sites are considered

All of following are reasons for people to take part in cybersex,except for

Which of the following statements about cyberdeviance is true?

Most people consider online affairs just as real as offline affairs because

Most identity theft is done by

Many companies are unwilling participants in identity theft.All of the following are practices that facilitate identity theft if not implemented,EXCEPT for

Legalizing Internet gambling would

About ________ billion dollars are spent each year on Internet gambling.