Question 1

Which of the following statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

All of the given statements are correct.

A) Personal information shared on the internet can be accessed by unintended viewers, which could compromise an individual's privacy and security.

B) Personal information is any data that can identify a person, either directly or indirectly, such as name, email address, physical address, social security number, or IP address.

C) Many companies need to consider balancing the exploitation of customers' personal data for commercial purposes with ensuring that the data's use is ethical and does not violate individual privacy rights or laws like GDPR or CCPA.

Question 2

Jackie is the head teller at ABC Bank and her responsibilities include overseeing and managing the tellers,resolving customer issues,and developing and implementing systems for an optimal and efficient team.She notices a steady increase in customer complaints and tracks back to find that the complaints started right around the time ABC Bank provided internet access to all employees.Jackie watched the tellers closely and found that they were spending significant amounts of time playing internet games and posting on Facebook.Which policy should the company implement to help eliminate this problem?

Accepted Answer

The company should implement an internet use policy to address the issue of tellers spending significant amounts of time playing games and posting on social media. This policy could include guidelines for appropriate internet use during work hours, as well as consequences for violating the policy. An information privacy policy and email privacy policy would not directly address the issue of employees wasting time on the internet, and a workplace monitoring policy could be seen as intrusive and may not address the root of the problem.

Question 3

In the information technology world,which of the following are examples of ethical issues that a company may have to manage?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are examples of ethical issues in IT, including software piracy, privacy violations, and malicious activities like spreading viruses.

Question 4

Sophie Black works as a computer programmer for a software company.Her boss,Mike Jones,is responsible for developing a new software game for the Wii.After completion of the project,Mike gives all of the team members a free copy of the game without consent from the company.Sophie is a little hesitant and unsure about accepting the game because legally it would be considered ________.

Accepted Answer

Accepting a free copy of a software game without the company's consent is considered piracy, which is illegal. Therefore, the correct choice is B, pirated software.

Question 5

According to the ethical computer use policy,users should be ______________ of the rules and,by agreeing to use the system on that basis,_______________ to abide by the rules.

Accepted Answer

The sentence states that users should be "informed" of the rules, and by agreeing to use the system, they should "consent" to abide by the rules. Therefore, the best choice is C - "informed, consent."

Question 6

Which policy contains general principles regarding information privacy?

Accepted Answer

An information privacy policy contains general principles regarding information privacy, such as what information is collected, how it is used, who can access it, and how it is protected. An acceptable use policy defines acceptable behavior when using company resources, a internet use policy outlines policies and procedures for internet use, and an anti-spam policy governs the sending of unsolicited emails.

Question 7

Which of the following contains general principles to guide computer user behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A "Ethical computer use policy" typically contains general principles to guide computer user behaviour, such as respecting intellectual property rights, avoiding hacking or the introduction of viruses, and maintaining the security of data. A "Information technology code" may also contain similar principles, but may focus more on technical standards for hardware and software. A "Techie policy" and "Information systems" are not specific terms and do not necessarily relate to guiding user behaviour.

Question 8

Which of the below is not one of the eight e-policies that a company should implement for information protection as discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

The eight e-policies discussed in the text include information privacy policy, workplace monitoring policy, acceptable use policy, password protection policy, email policy, anti-spam policy, backup policy, and incident response policy. There is no mention of a downtime monitoring policy.

Question 9

What is the legal protection afforded an expression of an idea,such as a song,book or video game?

Accepted Answer

The legal protection afforded to an expression of an idea, such as a song, book, or video game, is copyright. Copyright is a form of intellectual property that gives the creator of an original work exclusive rights to control its use and distribution. It provides legal protection against unauthorized use or copying of the work.

Question 10

What is the method or system of government for information management or control?

Accepted Answer

Information governance refers to the system and processes in place to manage, protect, and control access to an organization's information assets. It includes policies, procedures, and technology to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. It also includes compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to information management.

Question 11

Which of the following clauses is typically contained in an acceptable use policy?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following clauses is typically...

Question 12

Personal information is information that identifies,or could be used to identify,an individual.

Accepted Answer

Personal information is any information that relates to an identifiable individual, such as name, date of birth, address, Social Security number, email address, etc.

Question 13

As the president of a local trade company,Kristin is faced with leadership,ethical and operational decisions on a daily basis.Kristen's responsibilities include examining the organisational resource of information and regulating its definitions,uses,value and distribution ensuring it has the types of data/information required to function and grow effectively.What is Kristin overseeing for the company?

Accepted Answer

Kristin is overseeing information management, which involves regulating the use, distribution, and value of organizational information. Information codes, deployment, and security may be components of information management, but they are not comprehensive enough to cover all of Kristin's responsibilities.

Question 14

Which company policy did Visa create the program 'Inovant' to handle?

Accepted Answer

The program 'Inovant' was created by Visa to handle their information privacy policy.

Question 15

Which Act protects investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures in the US?

Accepted Answer

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was enacted in 2002 to improve the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures in the United States. It was enacted in response to several high-profile corporate accounting scandals, such as Enron and Worldcom, to protect investors from fraudulent financial reporting. The act established new or enhanced standards for public company boards, management, and public accounting firms.

Question 16

An ethical computer use policy contains general principles to guide computer user behaviour.

Accepted Answer

An ethical computer use policy is designed to provide general principles and guidelines for appropriate computer user behavior. It helps to promote responsibility, respect, and ethical conduct when using computers and electronic devices.

Question 17

e-Policies are policies and procedures that address information management along with the ethical use of computers and the Internet in the business environment.

Accepted Answer

e-Policies are specifically designed to regulate and promote responsible use of technology and information in a business setting.

Question 18

Information privacy concerns the legal right or general expectation of individuals,groups or institutions to determine for themselves when and to what extent information about them is communicated to others.

Accepted Answer

Information privacy is a legal right or expectation of individuals, groups, or institutions to control their own personal information and decide when and to whom it is shared with.

Question 19

Which of the below would not be found in a typical acceptable use policy?

Accepted Answer

An acceptable use policy typically includes clauses about not violating laws, not sending unsolicited messages, and not attempting to breach security. However, "not performing any act of repudiation" is not a standard clause in such policies. Repudiation refers to denying the validity of something, which is not typically addressed in acceptable use policies.

Question 20

Determining what is ethical can sometimes be difficult because certain actions can be justified or condemned depending on how you view the relationship between ___ and _______.

Accepted Answer

Ethical considerations are often based on principles and values rather than just laws or technicalities. Therefore, determining what is ethical requires considering the relationship between legality and ethics. While legality can shape ethical standards, ethical concerns can go beyond mere legality.

Quiz 11: Ethics, Privacy, Social Media and Future Trends