Question 1

While a virus can completely halt the operation of a computer system, it is incapable of destroying programs or data.

Accepted Answer

Some viruses are designed to destroy or corrupt programs and data, so it is false that all viruses are incapable of destroying programs or data.

Question 2

The use of e-mail among public officials might violate transborder data flow laws.

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Question 3

Unfortunately, many intrusion detection systems frequently provide false alarms that result in wasted effort.

Accepted Answer

Intrusion detection systems can have false positives, meaning they detect innocent actions as potential threats and trigger an alarm. These false alarms can lead to wasted effort and decreased confidence in the system.

Question 4

Deleting the contents of the Recycle Bin make it impossible for individuals to view the deleted data.

Accepted Answer

Deleting the contents of the Recycle Bin does not permanently remove the data from the computer. It is still possible to recover the deleted data using data recovery software unless the data has been overwritten multiple times.

Question 5

Role-based system access means that only people who fill or used to fill a certain role can access a specific system.

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Question 6

Recent court cases and police reports involving computer crime show that lawmakers are not yet ready to introduce newer and tougher computer crime legislation.

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Question 7

Posting information to the Internet using anonymous e-mail accounts or screen names makes it impossible to identify the poster.

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Question 8

Federal law prohibits private employers from monitoring e-mail sent or received by their employees.

Accepted Answer

Federal law does not prohibit private employers from monitoring e-mails sent or received by their employees. However, some states have laws that provide some privacy protection for employees' electronic communications. It is advisable for employees to check their employer's policies regarding electronic communication monitoring.

Question 9

Fingerprint authentication devices, used to provide security in the PC environment, are sometimes employed rather than passwords.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Fingerprint authentication devices can be used as an alternative to passwords for added security in the PC environment.

Question 10

To obtain a patent or to determine whether a patent exists in an area a company seeks to exploit, the Canadian Patent Office requires the company to submit a $1 million deposit.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. The Canadian Patent Office does require fees for patent applications and searches, but the amount varies depending on the type of application and the number of claims. The cost is typically much lower than $1 million.

Question 11

The Canadian government has established the Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre to combat cyber attacks.

Accepted Answer

The Canadian government has indeed established the Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre (CCIRC) to combat cyber attacks.

Question 12

To protect your PC and prevent it from spreading malware to your co-workers, some antivirus software scans and cleans both incoming and outgoing e-mail messages.

Accepted Answer

Some antivirus software is programmed to scan and clean both incoming and outgoing e-mail messages to protect the user's PC and prevent the spread of malware to co-workers.

Question 13

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has become a prominent software antipiracy organization.It is estimated that in 2009 the global software piracy exceeded 40% and amounted to more than $50 billion in lost sales.

Accepted Answer

The statement correctly states that BSA is a prominent software antipiracy organization and that global software piracy exceeded 40% and resulted in more than $50 billion in lost sales in 2009.

Question 14

In Canada, PIPEDA requires individual's consent to collect personal information and it can then be used for any purpose.

Accepted Answer

PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) sets out ten fair information principles that organizations must follow when collecting, using, or disclosing personal information. One of these principles is that individuals must give consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal information, but this consent is only valid if it is given for specific purposes. Organizations are required to clearly state the purposes for which they are collecting personal information and obtain consent before using it for those purposes. Therefore, personal information cannot be used for any purpose without explicit consent from the individual.

Question 15

The Electronic Commerce Protection Act (ECPA) is Canada's anti-spam and malware law.

Accepted Answer

The Electronic Commerce Protection Act (ECPA) is Canada's anti-spam and malware law.

Question 16

Smartphones, such as the iPhone and Google's Android phone, which can run applications, are impervious to malware.

Accepted Answer

Smartphones are not impervious to malware, as they can still be vulnerable to malicious software and viruses. It is important to use antivirus software and be cautious when downloading apps from untrusted sources.

Question 17

Few small- and medium-sized organizations are willing to outsource their network security operations.

Accepted Answer

While some small- and medium-sized organizations may be hesitant to outsource their network security operations, there are many that do choose to do so in order to benefit from the expertise and resources of specialized security vendors.

Question 18

Software piracy is the act of authorized copying or distribution of copyrighted software.

Accepted Answer

Software piracy is the unauthorized copying or distribution of copyrighted software.

Question 19

Tracking software for laptops is not yet available.

Accepted Answer

Tracking software for laptops is currently available and commonly used, such as Prey, Find My Device (for Windows 10), iCloud (for MacBooks), and various third-party options.

Question 20

Copyright laws protect processes, machines, and compositions of matter.

Accepted Answer

Copyright laws protect original works of authorship such as literature, music, and art, not processes, machines, or compositions of matter, which are typically covered by patent law.

Quiz 2: The Personal and Social Impact of Computers

While a virus can completely halt the operation of a computer system, it is incapable of destroying programs or data.

The use of e-mail among public officials might violate transborder data flow laws.

Unfortunately, many intrusion detection systems frequently provide false alarms that result in wasted effort.

Deleting the contents of the Recycle Bin make it impossible for individuals to view the deleted data.

Role-based system access means that only people who fill or used to fill a certain role can access a specific system.

Recent court cases and police reports involving computer crime show that lawmakers are not yet ready to introduce newer and tougher computer crime legislation.

Posting information to the Internet using anonymous e-mail accounts or screen names makes it impossible to identify the poster.

Federal law prohibits private employers from monitoring e-mail sent or received by their employees.

Fingerprint authentication devices, used to provide security in the PC environment, are sometimes employed rather than passwords.

To obtain a patent or to determine whether a patent exists in an area a company seeks to exploit, the Canadian Patent Office requires the company to submit a $1 million deposit.

The Canadian government has established the Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre to combat cyber attacks.

To protect your PC and prevent it from spreading malware to your co-workers, some antivirus software scans and cleans both incoming and outgoing e-mail messages.

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has become a prominent software antipiracy organization.It is estimated that in 2009 the global software piracy exceeded 40% and amounted to more than $50 billion in lost sales.

In Canada, PIPEDA requires individual's consent to collect personal information and it can then be used for any purpose.

The Electronic Commerce Protection Act (ECPA) is Canada's anti-spam and malware law.

Smartphones, such as the iPhone and Google's Android phone, which can run applications, are impervious to malware.

Few small- and medium-sized organizations are willing to outsource their network security operations.

Software piracy is the act of authorized copying or distribution of copyrighted software.

Tracking software for laptops is not yet available.

Copyright laws protect processes, machines, and compositions of matter.