CIS 205 Midterm
Which of the following founding father called newspapers "a polluted vehicle" in an 1807 letter to John Norvell? a. John Adams b. John Jay c. Thomas Jefferson d. James Madison e. None of the listed answers
Thomas Jefferson
A hashtag is a word or abbreviation that can be searched on Twitter's website and is designated in a tweet by which character? a. # b. $ c. @ d. % e. None of the listed answers
a. #
What must strike a balance between a copyright holder's legitimate demand for protection and the rights of others to freely engage in unrelated areas of commerce? a. Commerce Doctrine b. Articles of Constitution c. None of the answers is correct d. Statue of Dependence e. Writ of Corpus
a. Commerce Doctrine
Farhad Manjoo writes that the founder of BuzzFeed, Jonah Peretti, wants Facebook to use its data to _____. a. Explore ways of strengthening reporting through monetary partnerships b. Help other Web sites prosper c. Identify foreign states that meddle in affairs of other countries d. Assist government agencies like the FBI, CIA, and NSA to protect America e. None of the listed answers
a. Explore ways of strengthening reporting through monetary partnerships
Instead of giving up all privacy protections, what does Stewart Baker say that we must do instead? a. Look for protections that work with technology instead of against it b. Balance privacy and security on the national level c. Consider international concerns d. Reject the temptation to put privacy over human resources e. None of the listed answers
a. Look for protections that work with technology instead of against it
Today the music and film industry are seeing growth in digital consumption, which they once feared. However, this growth is at what expense? a. Older and more profitable distribution methods b. None of the answers is correct c. Fewer new movies being produced d. Increased pirated software e. Slower music streaming
a. Older and more profitable distribution methods
Which of the following does NOT reflect Daniel Solove's position? a. Rational humans will always reject the position that is least tentative b. Sacrificing privacy does not automatically make us more secure c. None of the listed answers d. Not all security measures are invasions of privacy e. No correlations between the effectiveness of security and a decrease in liberty have been established
a. Rational humans will always reject the position that is least tentative
Which of the following is NOT a proposed privacy solution? a. Restrict when information may be collected b. None of the listed answers c. Set limits on how information is used d. Corporations must be prevented from using any user personal data e. Require a predicate for access to information
a. Restrict when information may be collected
Facebook's fact-checking partners include _____. a. Snopes b. Fox News c. CNN d. The Guardian e. None of the listed answers
a. Snopes
Which is NOT a traditional form of political influence? a. Social media b. Friends c. None of the listed answers d. Family e. Co-workers
a. Social media
Another name for a filter bubble is a(n) _____. a. Social media echo chamber b. Ideological whirlpool c. Diversity vacuum d.Proposition void e. None of the listed answers
a. Social media echo chamber
Which of the following is NOT a peer-to-peer file sharing service that allows users download vast amounts of copyrighted material? a. Spotify b. None of the answers is correct c. LineWire d. Pirate Bay e. Megaupload
a. Spotify
What is an advantage of streaming over per-song music downloads? a. Streaming can tell artists where their listeners are located b. Per-song music downloads are slower than streaming services c. There are no significant differences d. Per-song music downloads are cheaper than streaming services e. None of the listed answers
a. Streaming can tell artists where their listeners are located
What is the difference between per-song payments and streaming? a. Streaming requires a continual renewal of the subscription b. Per-song payments for downloads is less than that of streaming c. Downloads are not a one-time deal like streaming d. None of the listed answers e. There is no difference
a. Streaming requires a continual renewal of the subscription
What is a unique attribute of asynchronous, textbased communication as it relates to self-presentation? a. The ability to edit a self-presentation after the fact b. None of the listed answers c. The need to proactively make statements instead of addressing comments and postings by others d. The recurring urge to constantly monitor feedback from others e. There are no unique attributes
a. The ability to edit a self-presentation after the fact
Research shows that political leader's tweets are used primary for what purpose? a. To broadcast information about their policies and personality b. None of the listed answers c. To redistribute recent photos d. To alert followers to an upcoming political rally e. To post negative information about opposing candidates
a. To broadcast information about their policies and personality
The number of followers that a political candidate has who uses Twitter _____. a. does not depend on the size of the constituency b. None of the listed answers c. is limited based on the court case Braden v New Jersey Township (2016) d. depends upon how early the candidate entered the race in order to build a set of followers e. has never been measured, and due to the nature of Twitter will never be measured
a. does not depend on the size of the constituency
Many individuals claim that the government should be regulated _____. a. much less when it pursues matters of national security than when it investigates "ordinary" crime b. much more when it pursues matters of national security than when it investigates "ordinary" crime c. only in instances of a national crisis d. None of the listed answers e. equally when pursuing national security and "ordinary crime"
a. much less when it pursues matters of national security than when it investigates "ordinary" crime
Communicative freedom is good for _____. a. political freedom b. Internet safety c. totalitarian regimes but not for quasi-democracies d. None of the listed answers e. nothing
a. political freedom
For _____ prior to this incident Apple complied with court orders in drug, kidnapping, murder, and terrorism cases. a. None of the answers is correct b. 17 months c. 7 years d. 27 years e. 7 days
b. 17 months
According to Facebook's Chris Cox, personalizing the site's News Feed is _____. Doing so requires/would require incorporating countless metrics in extraordinarily complicated ways. a. Not necessary b. A very big "math problem" c. Impossible d. Likely to be completed by 2025 e. None of the listed answers
b. A very big "math problem"
Each of the following is a fact surrounding this case EXCEPT a. 14 people were killed and 22 were injured b. All of the listed answers are correct c. The act was considered a terrorist attack d. A smartphone was used by Syed Rizwan Farook e. The attack took place in San Bernardino, CA
b. All of the listed answers are correct
Several individuals believe that Apple was influenced by the actions of a. Elizabeth R. Dunn b. Edward J. Snowden c. None of the answers is correct d. Maria F. Holder e. Paul E. Garfield
b. Edward J. Snowden
What was the Supreme Court decision regarding MGM Studios v. Grokster? a. All file-sharing programs violate copyright laws b. Grokster was liable for violating copyright laws by providing peer-to-peer file sharing software to the public c. The Supreme Court split 5-4 in favor of MGM Studios d. None of the answers are correct e. Grokster directly infringed on other's intellectual property
b. Grokster was liable for violating copyright laws by providing peer-to-peer file sharing software to the public
Which model maintains that users can take their time when posting information about themselves and carefully select what aspects that want to emphasize? a. Gineist-Bader Model b. Hyperpersonal Model c. OSA Model d. None of the listed answers e. Social Media Prescription (SMP) Model
b. Hyperpersonal Model
Why did the Supreme Court rule in Sony v. Universal City Studios that "time-shifting" (recording of broadcast television for personal use) was not illegal? a. Too many people were already doing time-shifting so that would make it impossible to stop b. In some cases it was authorized by the copyright holder and in other cases it qualified as legitimate fair use c. The Supreme Court in fact ruled that it was illegal d. It was recognized that other technologies would replace recording with VCRs e. None of the answers is correct
b. In some cases it was authorized by the copyright holder and in other cases it qualified as legitimate fair use
When will the rights of individuals often suffer? a. In peacetime over wartime b. In times of crisis c. None of the listed answers d. When politicians find ways to rewrite laws e. Locally instead of globally
b. In times of crisis
The value of the Sony ruling is a. It reigns in organizations like Grokster from permitting copyright violations b. It allows those developing new products that are capable of substantial noninfringement uses to know that the distribution of the products does not yield to monetary liability c. None of the answers is correct d. It limits the liability of copyright infringers e. It prohibits organizations from monitoring copyright usage
b. It allows those developing new products that are capable of substantial noninfringement uses to know that the distribution of the products does not yield to monetary liability
Facebook's fact-checking partners include _____. a. NBC News b. PolitiFact c. HuffPost d. Reddit e. None of the listed answers
b. PolitiFact
What has changed more than any other media-related industry? a. None of the listed answers b. Recording music industry c. Textbook publishing industry d. Streaming video industry e. Computer software industry
b. Recording music industry
Besides complicating royalties, what is another issue with streaming services? a. There are too many different streaming services competing for attention b. Streaming has not been around long enough to prove it can sustain careers c. None of the listed answers d. Music continues to lag behind video services e. Record labels do not want another venue for songs to reach the public
b. Streaming has not been around long enough to prove it can sustain careers
In December 2016, the CEO of which major newspaper said "our digital ecosystem seems to have evolved into a near-perfect environment for fake news to thrive" while addressing the Detroit Economic Club? a. The Wall Street Journal b. The New York Times c. Los Angeles Times d. USA Today e. None of the listed answers
b. The New York Times
In September 2016, Facebook deleted a post by a Norwegian writer, conservative Prime Minister Erna Solberg, that included the photojournalist Nick Ut's iconic photo of a naked 9-year-old girl running in terror after a napalm attack during the Vietnam War. Later, the post was reinstated. To what did Facebook attribute the initial deletion? a. The post was deleted by Facebook's human editors; they did not agree with the thoughts expressed in the post. b. The post was deleted by software; a machine deleted the post based on Facebook's prohibition of child nudity. c. The post was deleted by a hacker with left-wing ties; the hacker was caught and is serving a jail sentence. d. All of the listed answers e. None of the listed answers
b. The post was deleted by software; a machine deleted the post based on Facebook's prohibition of child nudity.
Farhad Manjoo writes that when Facebook cares about something, _____. a. They hold Congressional hearings to investigate it b. They spin up teams to address it c. They hire celebrities to endorse it d. They data mine facts about it from their vast user database e. None of the listed answers
b. They spin up teams to address it
The greatest competition that streaming services face may actually be _____. a. resources b. YouTube c. None of the listed answers d. speed e. Spotify
b. YouTube
The "zone of privacy" _____. a. is guaranteed by the 1st Amendment b. can vary from time to time and place to place c. is a complete myth d. is absolute e. None of the listed answers
b. can vary from time to time and place to place
It is important to think of Twitter and other forms of social media as _____. a. undermining democracy b. elements within our larger media landscape c. None of the listed answers d. tools used exclusively by technology elitists e. on the threshold of taking over all forms of information dissemination
b. elements within our larger media landscape
According to the judge, the debate must take place among _____ who are equipped to consider the technical and cultural realities of a world their predecessors could not begin to conceive. a. judges b. legislators c. schools d. businesses e. None of the answers is correct
b. legislators
Communicative freedom is good for _____. a. Internet safety b. political freedom c. None of the listed answers d. nothing e. totalitarian regimes but not for quasi-democracies
b. political freedom
There is consensus that copyright is for the benefit of society; there is not consensus about a. how many users must be impacted before a ruling is required b. the degree that courts should inhibit new technology that used primarily for copyright infringement but might otherwise be used legitimately c. None of the answers is correct d. how to punish copyright infringers e. what to do regarding future technologies that do not violate copyright standards
b. the degree that courts should inhibit new technology that used primarily for copyright infringement but might otherwise be used legitimately
There is consensus that copyright is for the benefit of society; there is not consensus about a. what to do regarding future technologies that do not violate copyright standards b. the degree that courts should inhibit new technology that used primarily for copyright infringement but might otherwise be used legitimately c. how many users must be impacted before a ruling is required d. None of the answers is correct e. how to punish copyright infringers
b. the degree that courts should inhibit new technology that used primarily for copyright infringement but might otherwise be used legitimately
What was the Supreme Court decision regarding Sony v. Universal Studios? a. VCRs could only be used to record non-copyrighted content b. Users must register VCRs before recording copyrighted content c. A technology that could be used for both lawful and unlawful copying does not violate copyright laws if it is capable of substantial non-infringing use d. None of the answers are correct e. The outcome was idential to MGM Studios v. Grokster
c. A technology that could be used for both lawful and unlawful copying does not violate copyright laws if it is capable of substantial non-infringing use
Each of the following is a limitation to the Feinstein et al. study EXCEPT a. It is a one-time reporting assessment b. It is a self-reporting assessment c. All of the listed answers are correct d. It may not be generalized to those who are clinically depressed e. It may not be generalized to older or younger adults
c. All of the listed answers are correct
According to Stewart Baker how did the right to privacy come about? a. As a result of the 14th Amendment b. By Louis the 14th of France c. As a reactionary defense of the status quo d. With the introduction modern communications systems e. None of the listed answers
c. As a reactionary defense of the status quo
In the early 2010's, the Internet's headline writers discovered the power of hyperlinks called _____. They were provocative story titles that tricked readers into clicking on them. a. Content decoys b. Honeypots c. Clickbait d. Goaders e. None of the listed answers
c. Clickbait
David Uberti credits _____ as a reason that today's journalistic norms developed in the mid-20th century. a. America's two-party political system b. Lithographic printing technology c. Commercial monopolies d. All of the listed answers e. None of the listed answers
c. Commercial monopolies
What is considered as the underlying premise of the use of social networks? a. None of the listed answers b. To what extent does social media create chaos among democracies?: c. Do social media contribute to a more democratic society by bypassing big media and allow users a more direct form of communications? d. Who controls social media as it relates to U.S. constitutional issues? e. How long has social media been used to undermine the election process?
c. Do social media contribute to a more democratic society by bypassing big media and allow users a more direct form of communications?
The effect of Facebook exposure on general self-esteem a. Has always been negative b. Has always been neutral c. Has not been explored d. Has always been positive e. None of the listed answers
c. Has not been explored
Mark Zuckerberg argues that hiring editors to correct problems with Facebook's News Feed service is _____. a. A good idea; it used to use editors when the site opened 2004. b. A good idea; it has never used editors before and wants to try it. c. Impractical due to Facebook's scale and global diversity. d. Unwarranted e. None of the listed answers
c. Impractical due to Facebook's scale and global diversity.
Which of the following is an example of a person caught in a filter bubble? a. Cheryl intentionally seeks out news written by authors with points of view that differ from her own. b. Michael listens to talk radio shows hosted by both right-wing and left-wing people. c. Jasmine watches news programs from a single network, one whose political slant with which she agrees. d. Larry does not watch, listen to, or read any news at all. e. None of the listed answers
c. Jasmine watches news programs from a single network, one whose political slant with which she agrees.
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental question about this issue? a. Must authorities be required to obtain a search warrant if they want to access your cell phone records? b. Can the same devices that improve our access to information be used by the government to severely limit personal privacy? c. None of the answers is correct d. Should police be given access to your personal information if they are investigating whether you committed a crime? e. If you are unwilling to assist law enforcement agencies, should your providers be forced to provide assistance?
c. None of the answers is correct
Which of the following is NOT a means by which Twitter influences how political leaders and the public relate? a. Political leader's tweets cause followers to look up information and take action that the leader requests b. Leader's tweets give followers something to talk about c. None of the listed answers d. It forces political leaders to quickly get to the point e. Leaders use tweets as a one-way communication vehicle
c. None of the listed answers
According to some individuals the government was arguing that Apple a. Must create a backdoor for all apple smartphones b. Must consider the surviving victims of the attack c. Should restore a key that was available until late 2014 d. None of the answers is correct e. Must follow the U.S. Constitution
c. Should restore a key that was available until late 2014
In this case the issues of all of these entities must be balanced EXCEPT a. All of the listed answers are correct b. society c. parents d. business e. individuals
c. parents
Each of the following groups depend heavily upon security EXCEPT a. undercover police b. workers at shelters for abused women c. politicians d. All of the listed answers are correct e. whistle-blowers
c. politicians
One of the biggest challenges for commercial services is _____. a. CDs and vinyl albums continue to encroach on streaming revenues b. contracts signed by artists to their music publishers prevent certain popular songs from being streamed c. streaming services often pay artists different types of royalties for streaming d. streaming has a very high cost infrastructure associated with it e. None of the listed answers
c. streaming services often pay artists different types of royalties for streaming
Individual privacy interests are the linchpin of a. social constructs b. None of the answers is correct c. the 4th Amendment protection d. business relationships e. the fabric of a civilized society
c. the 4th Amendment protection
Facebook was started in the year _____ and by _____ it was the world's largest social networking site. a. 2007, 2011 b. 1999, 2015 c. 2000, 2001 d. 2004, 2009 e. None of the listed answers
d. 2004, 2009
In 1835, the New York Sun ran a six-part series about which of the following fake news stories? a. Werewolves in London, England b. Genetically modified crops that would eliminate world hunger c. The theft of White House furnishings by Rachel Jackson, wife of President Andrew Jackson (having them moved to their residence at The Hermitage in Nashville, Tennessee) d. A discovery of life on the Moon e. None of the listed answers
d. A discovery of life on the Moon
According to Facebook's Adam Mosseri, fake news stories like the "pope-endorses-Trump type" account for _____. a. People's penchant for sensationalism b. Only 5 percent of posts c. Contributions made by foreign entities that want to influence American elections d. A fraction of 1 percent of posts e. None of the listed answers
d. A fraction of 1 percent of posts
Facebook commands an audience greater than any _____. a. American or European television news network b. Newspaper or magazine in the Western world c. Online news outlet d. All of the listed answers e. None of the listed answers
d. All of the listed answers
One of Facebook's founding ideologies is that _____. a. Things are never quite finished b. Nothing is permanent c. You should always look for a chance to take an ax to you surroundings d. All of the listed answers e. None of the listed answers
d. All of the listed answers
Each of the following about social comparison is true EXCEPT a. It is nearly impossible to circumvent b. It is used when relating to others on an individual and group level c. It occurs automatically d. All of the listed answers are correct e. It is pervasive
d. All of the listed answers are correct
Each of the following can be used in a political campaign that is using Twitter EXCEPT _____. a. blogs b. websites for their campaign c. petitions d. All of the listed answers are correct e. photos of the candidate on the job
d. All of the listed answers are correct
Each of the following can be used in a political campaign that is using Twitter EXCEPT _____. a. petitions b. websites for their campaign c. photos of the candidate on the job d. All of the listed answers are correct e. blogs
d. All of the listed answers are correct
Which Supreme Court justice recognized that technological innovations cannnot be stopped and thus the best approach is for all parties to adapt instead of resisting the changes. a. None of the answers is correct b. Roberts c. Ginsburg d. Breyers e. Malone
d. Breyers
Those who opposed Apple's assistance in breaking the cellphone encryption state that a. Technology will continue to evolve in all areas b. None of the answers is correct c. It is never possible to completely secure a device d. By trusting the government you are also trusting third party government contractors e. Trust and security are completely opposite
d. By trusting the government you are also trusting third party government contractors
What is considered as the underlying premise of the use of social networks? a. To what extent does social media create chaos among democracies?: b. Who controls social media as it relates to U.S. constitutional issues? c. How long has social media been used to undermine the election process? d. Do social media contribute to a more democratic society by bypassing big media and allow users a more direct form of communications? e. None of the listed answers
d. Do social media contribute to a more democratic society by bypassing big media and allow users a more direct form of communications?
The Objective Self-Awareness (OSA) theory makes what assumption? a. None of the listed answers b. Humans experience the self as subject only c. Humans experience the self as object only d. Humans experience the self as both subject and object e. Humans experience the self as only viewed through the lens of others
d. Humans experience the self as both subject and object
What was the argument given by Apple's chief executive as to why Apple should not comply with the government's request? a. It would put Apple at a disadvantage with its smartphone competitors b. None of the answers is correct c. It would only apply to the US d. It would open the floodgates to similar law enforcement requests e. It would bring Apple into compliance with the government
d. It would open the floodgates to similar law enforcement requests
Which of the following is NOT content on peer-to-peer file sharing services that would violate copyright agreements? a. Research information b. shareware and freeware c. Historical recordings d. None of the answers is correct e. Public domain films
d. None of the answers is correct
What is one of the problems with streaming? a. Speed b. Resources c. None of the listed answers d. Price e. Availability
d. Price
How could the use of social networking sites raise self-esteem? a. None of the listed answers b. Asking individuals for private feedback regarding postings c. Reducing the impact by restricting posted information to a subset of friends d. The ability to selectively present more positive information while filtering out negative information e. The use of social networking sites cannot raise self-esteem
d. The ability to selectively present more positive information while filtering out negative information
Streaming is most impacting _____. a. video streaming b. None of the listed answers c. CD sales d. digital downloads e. radio
d. digital downloads
The Sony ruling by the Supreme Court establishes that the law will not impose copyright liability on distributors of dual-use technologies unless a. None of the answers is correct b. it is generally recognized that copyright laws are ineffective c. such technology could be used in copyright infringement d. the product will be used almost exclusively to infringe copyrights e. fewer than 5% of users use it in copyright violation
d. the product will be used almost exclusively to infringe copyrights
According to court testimony, what percentage of files available on Grokster do not infringe on copyright? a. None of the answers is correct b. 30% c. 45% d. 70% e. 10%
e. 10%
The Electronic Frontier Forum (EEF) says that _____. a. Privacy is more important than security b. None of the listed answers c. American is more concerned about privacy than the European Union d. All citizens should put pressure on legislators to pass more restrictive security laws e. Anonymity is a right conferred by the Constitution
e. Anonymity is a right conferred by the Constitution
What is the most effective way for controlling privacy? a. None of the listed answers b. Use credit cards sparingly c. Implement a virtual private network (VPN) on wired networks to evade attackers d. Limit your time on the Internet e. Exercise your control over personal information
e. Exercise your control over personal information
Which of the following most accurately reflects the results of the study by Feinstein et al.? a. None of the listed answers b. The study is on-going and the results will not be known for several more years c. No conclusions could be reached d. There was no correlations found between social comparison and depression e. Facebook social comparison, rumination, and depressive symptoms were all positively and significantly associated with each other
e. Facebook social comparison, rumination, and depressive symptoms were all positively and significantly associated with each other
Each of the following is a streaming model EXCEPT _____. a. Paid subscription b. Ad supported c. All of the listed answers are correct d. Paid subscription and ad supported e. Free
e. Free
In rejecting the government's request to force Apple to assist them, the judge made what legal argument? a. Can organizations be forced to either secure or compromise data? b. If Apple were forced to assist the government, who would be next? c. None of the answers is correct d. Does the Constitution support such a request? e. If the courts were to issue such orders they would infringe on the authority and prerogatives of Congress
e. If the courts were to issue such orders they would infringe on the authority and prerogatives of Congress
Where do digital tools have the most dramatic effect? a. In third-world counties b. Everywhere c. None of the listed answers d. In former communist bloc nations e. In states where a public sphere already contrains the actions of the government
e. In states where a public sphere already contrains the actions of the government
At the heart of the use of collected data is that there has been a "wall" between what two entities? a. Electronic and analog data b. The 1st Amendment and the 4th Amendment c. None of the listed answers d. Users and companies e. Law enforcement and intelligence
e. Law enforcement and intelligence
Which of the following most accurately reflects the hypothesis of the study by Feinstein et al.? a. None of the listed answsers b. There are positive effects of Internet usage c. Individuals who spend more time on Facebook report will report they have happier lives d. Facebook use involves behaviors other than negative social comparisons e. Negative social comparison on Facebook would be associated with increases in depressive symptoms through its association with increases in ruminations
e. Negative social comparison on Facebook would be associated with increases in depressive symptoms through its association with increases in ruminations
Farhad Manjoo writes that when Facebook cares about something, _____. a. They create focus groups to study it b. They hire marketing firms to promote it c. Mark Zuckerberg will talk about it all the time d. They amass data from various Web sites about it e. None of the listed answers
e. None of the listed answers
The engineers, designers, user-research experts, and managers that work on Facebook's News Feed make changes to the app based on _____. a. Ethics b. Judgment c. Intuition d. Seniority e. None of the listed answers
e. None of the listed answers
Which of the following do NOT evoke objective self-awareness? a. Audio feedback b. Images of self c. Writing autobiographical information d. Mirror e. None of the listed answers
e. None of the listed answers
Social networking sites exemplify how modern technology forces researchers to a. Rethink how users are contacted b. None of the listed answers c. Take advantage of different mechanisms d. Delay research until more proven processes can be established e. Reconsider previously understood psychological processes
e. Reconsider previously understood psychological processes
The research by Gonzales and Hancock suggests that a. None of the listed answers b. Selective self-presentation afforded by digitally mediated environments may possibly have a positive influence on self-esteem but it is too soon to tell c. Selective self-presentation afforded by digitally mediated environments can have a negative influence on self-esteem d. Selective self-presentation afforded by digitally mediated environments has no influence on self-esteem e. Selective self-presentation afforded by digitally mediated environments can have a positive influence on self-esteem
e. Selective self-presentation afforded by digitally mediated environments can have a positive influence on self-esteem
Sony knew that many of their customers would use VCRs to engage in unauthorized copying. What did the Supreme Court decide from this? a. No decisions were reached regarding Sony b. None of the above answers is correct c. Sony was liable for all copyright infringements d. That was sufficient to make Sony an infringer e. That was insufficient to make Sony an infringer
e. That was insufficient to make Sony an infringer
Which of the following is NOT true about Twitter? a. Messages are not filtered through a traditional "gatekeeper" b. It is limited to 140 characters c. It is immediate d. None of the listed answers e. The cost for a Twitter account is $50 annually
e. The cost for a Twitter account is $50 annually
Which of the following is true under the 4th Amendment? a. None of the listed answers b. No unreasonable requests may be denied by the legislative system c. The 1st Amendment takes priority d. All searches are illegal unless all parties agree in advance e. The government can engage in "highly invasive searches" if it justifies the need to do so in advance before a judge
e. The government can engage in "highly invasive searches" if it justifies the need to do so in advance before a judge
Why did Apple take a stand against breaking into the cell phone? a. Breaking into someone's cell phone would be considered a criminal act. b. Apple had never been asked before to take such action c. Privacy is always of supreme importance to its citizens d. None of the answers is correct e. The government wanted Apple to do something against its will
e. The government wanted Apple to do something against its will
What was one limitation of the study by Gonzales and Hancock? a. Only older subjects were used, and these tend to use Facebook more often b. None of the listed answers c. A perceived bias against Facebook was noted d. The study was weighed too heavily towards males e. The study did not account for the effect of the number of Facebook friends on self-esteem
e. The study did not account for the effect of the number of Facebook friends on self-esteem
Unlike radio, artists using streaming services place CDs and digital downloads for sale ___ the song is made available on the streaming service. a. never while b. after c. None of the listed answers d. during e. before
e. before
Proponents of _____ argue that examining information for patterns can assist in locating terrorists due to the similarities of characteristics and behaviors between terrorists. a. undercover espionage b. None of the listed answers c. wiretapping d. covert surveillance e. data mining
e. data mining
Privacy becomes more important when we move from _____ to _____. a. remote control of digital information, local control of digital information b. None of the listed answers c. government uses of digital information, personal control of digital information d. granular control of personal information, global control of personal information e. personal control of digital information, government uses of digital information
e. personal control of digital information, government uses of digital information
Sony's standard does not seek to protect Grokster but does seek to protect a. the users of Grokster b. those who upload a small amount of copyrighted material to Grokster c. None of the answers is correct d. anyone who accesses copyright material e. the development of technology more generally
e. the development of technology more generally
Brian Feinstein et al. note that Davila et al. (2012) suggest which of the following regarding social networking experiences? a. None of the listed answers b. All research supports the claim that depression results from spending too much time on social media c. Quality rather than frequency predicts negative mental health outcomes d. Positive effects of social media is the conclusion of all research regarding social media use e. Frequency rather than quality predicts negative mental health outcomes
x - b
Approximately what percentage of copyright holders said that they did not object to Sony's time-shifting? a. 33% b. 15% c. None of the answers is correct d. 25% e. 50%
x - d
What is the "instrumental" approach to Internet freedom? a. Using the military as an "instrument" to enforce digital freedoms b. None of the listed answers c. Preventing states from censoring outside Web sites d. Asking totalitarian regimes to reconsider their interference with their citizens' use of the Internet e. Seeking a common ground that is instrumental in defusing the situation
x - d, e, b
