Question 1

In a study on software license infringement, licenses from the United States were significantly more permissive than those from the Netherlands and other countries. _________________________

Accepted Answer

less

Question 2

According to the National Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 1996, the severity of the penalty for computer crimes depends on the value of the information obtained and whether the offense is judged to have been committed for each of the following except __________.
A) for purposes of commercial advantage
B) for private financial gain 
C) to harass
D) in furtherance of a criminal act

Accepted Answer

The National Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 1996 does not specifically include harassment as a factor in determining the severity of penalties for computer crimes. The act focuses on offenses committed for commercial advantage, private financial gain, or in furtherance of a criminal act.

Question 3

__________ law regulates the structure and administration of government agencies and their relationships with citizens, employees, and other governments.
A) Public
B) Private 
C) Civil
D) Criminal

Accepted Answer

Public law deals with the relationships and interactions between the government, its agencies, and citizens. It regulates the structure and administration of government agencies and their relationships with citizens, employees, and other governments. Private law, on the other hand, deals with relationships between individuals and organizations, such as contracts and property rights. Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, while criminal law deals with offenses against society as a whole.

Question 4

The communications networks of the United States carry(ies) more funds than all of the armored cars in the world combined. _________________________

Accepted Answer

According to the statement, the communications networks of the United States carry more funds than all of the armored cars in the world combined. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 5

__________ law comprises a wide variety of laws that govern a nation or state.
A) Criminal
B) Civil 
C) Public
D) Private

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ law comprises a wide variety of...

Question 6

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act is the American law created in response to Directive 95/46/EC, adopted in 1995 by the European Union. _________________________

Accepted Answer

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) was created in response to the European Union's Directive 95/46/EC, which was adopted in 1995.

Question 7

Privacy is the right of individuals or groups to protect themselves and their information from unauthorized access, providing confidentiality._________________________

Accepted Answer

Privacy refers to the control individuals have over their personal information and who can access it, and confidentiality is a key aspect of privacy. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 8

The U.S. Secret Service is currently within the Department of the Treasury. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Homeland Security

Question 9

The Federal Privacy Act of 1974 regulates government agencies and holds them accountable if they release information about national securitywithout permission. _________________________

Accepted Answer

individual privacy

Question 10

Civil law addresses activities and conduct harmful to society and is actively enforced by the state. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Criminal

Question 11

Intellectual privacy is recognized as a protected asset in the United States. _________________________

Accepted Answer

property

Question 12

Laws, policies, and their associated penalties only provide deterrence if, among other things, potential offenders fear the probability of a penalty being applied. _________________________

Accepted Answer

This is true. If potential offenders do not believe that there is a high likelihood of being caught and punished for their actions, then the existence of laws and policies may not effectively deter criminal or unethical behavior. The perception of risk plays an important role in shaping behavior, and penalties are only effective as a deterrent if they are perceived as a likely consequence of breaking the law or violating a policy.

Question 13

The Graham-Leach-Bliley Act is a critical piece of legislation that affects the executive management of publicly traded corporations and public accounting firms. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Sarbanes-Oxley, Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection

Question 14

​The FTC recommends that people place an initial fraud alert (among other things) when they suspect they are victims of identity theft.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The FTC recommends that individuals place an initial fraud alert when they suspect they have been a victim of identity theft.

Question 15

The code of ethics put forth by (ISC)2 focuses on four mandatory canons: "Protect society, the commonwealth, and the infrastructure; act honorably, honestly, justly, responsibly, and legally; provide diligent and competent service to principals; and advance and protect the profession." _________________________

Accepted Answer

This accurately reflects the four mandatory canons of the (ISC)2 Code of Ethics.

Question 16

The Economic Espionage Act of 1996 protects American ingenuity, intellectual property, and competitive advantage. _________________________

Accepted Answer

The statement is correct. The Economic Espionage Act of 1996 is a federal law in the United States that makes it a crime to steal trade secrets for the purpose of benefiting a foreign government or corporation. It is aimed at protecting American innovative ideas, intellectual property, and competitive advantage.

Question 17

Ethics are the moral attitudes or customs of a particular group. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Cultural mores

Question 18

The Computer __________ and Abuse Act of 1986 is the cornerstone of many computer-related federal laws and enforcement efforts.
A) Violence
B) Fraud 
C) Theft
D) Usage

Accepted Answer

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 is a federal law that makes it illegal to access a computer without authorization or in excess of authorization, to use a computer to commit fraud or obtain something of value, to traffic in passwords or other access devices, or to cause damage to a computer. This law has been amended several times over the years and is now one of the primary tools used by law enforcement to combat cybercrime.

Question 19

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's National InfraGard Program serves its members in four basic ways: Maintains an intrusion alert network using encrypted e-mail; maintains a secure Web site for communication about suspicious activity or intrusions; sponsors local chapter activities; and operates a help desk for questions. _________________________

Accepted Answer

The text lists the four ways in which the National InfraGard Program serves its members, which are all true statements.

Question 20

The Department of Homeland Security was created in 2003 by the 9/11 Memorial Act of 2002. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Homeland Security

Quiz 3: Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Information Security

In a study on software license infringement, licenses from the United States were significantly more permissive than those from the Netherlands and other countries. _________________________

According to the National Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 1996, the severity of the penalty for computer crimes depends on the value of the information obtained and whether the offense is judged to have been committed for each of the following except __________.

__________ law regulates the structure and administration of government agencies and their relationships with citizens, employees, and other governments.