MIS 305 Ch 8
Which ethical principle tells you that it is wise to assume perfect information markets?
the New York Times test
Downloading a music track owned by a record company without paying for it is an example of a violation of:
copyright law
Which of the following protects original forms of expression in a tangible medium?
copyright law
Which of the following uses software installed at the ISP level to track user clickstream behavior?
deep packet inspection
Which of the following technologies reduces the ability to merge different files and de-anonymize consumer data?
differential privacy software
Which ethical principle states that if an action cannot be taken repeatedly, then it's not right to take at all?
the Slippery Slope
Which ethical principle asks you to consider the impact of your decision if the principles underlying your decision became an organizing principle of the entire society?
the Social Contract Rule
What is the major reason why the Internet has such potential for destroying traditional conceptions and implementations of intellectual property law?
the ability to make perfect copies of digital works at little cost
Liability is a feature of political systems in which a body of law is in place that permits individuals to recover damages done to them by other actors, systems, or organizations.
true
Net neutrality refers to the idea that Internet service providers (ISPs), including cable Internet and wireless carriers, should treat all data on the Internet in the same manner, and not discriminate or price differentially by content, protocol, platform, hardware, or application.
true
Owners of gTLDs have the right to create and sell new domains with the gTLD suffix.
true
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) provides immunity for providers and users of interactive computer services (such as ISPs and websites) from being considered a publisher that might be liable for harmful content posted by others.
true
The Federal Communications Commission's privacy rules, applicable to broadband ISPs, were repealed by Congress in 2017.
true
The ethical principle of Universalism states that if an action is not right for all situations, then it is not right for any situation.
true
The main objective of the GDPR is to strengthen the rights of citizens to their own personal information and to strengthen oversight of firms to ensure that they implement these individual rights.
true
How long does copyright protection extend for corporate-owned works?
95 years
Which of the following situations would not qualify for the fair use exception to U.S. copyright law?
A student copies a photograph of his favorite band from a website created by the band's record label and places it on the student's personal website.
Which of the following is an example of a pay-for-privacy (PFP) approach?
AT&T's GigaPower service
In which of the following cases did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that basic business methods cannot be patented?
Alice Corporation Pty. Ltd. v. CLS Bank International
Which of the following is considered one of the most contentious e-commerce patents?
Amazon's patent on one-click purchasing
According to the chapter-ending case study, all of the following are examples of big tech firms that have engaged in activities that raise antitrust issues, except:
Apple
Which of the following was the first state law in the United States requiring owners of commercial websites or online services to post a privacy policy.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
Which of the FTC's Fair Information Practices (FIP) principles requires opt-in or opt-out policies to be in place?
Choice/Consent
Which of the following is a core Fair Information Practices (FIP) principle?
Choice/Consent
Which of the following statements about industry self-regulation regarding privacy is not true?
Critics argue that the most effective form of industry self-regulation to safeguard privacy are online seal programs that attest to a company's privacy policies.
The Spokeo case involved a claim for damages based on which of the following?
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Which of the following cases has chipped away at the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) safe harbor protection?
Field v. Google, Inc.
Which of the following cases involved the issue of keywording?
Government Employees Insurance Company v. Google, Inc.
What is the first step in analyzing an ethical dilemma?
Identify and describe the facts.
Which ethical principle asks you to assume that virtually all tangible and intangible objects are owned by someone else unless there is a specific declaration otherwise?
No Free Lunch
Which of the FTC's Fair Information Practices (FIP) principles requires identification of the collector of data?
Notice/Awareness
Which ethical principle states that when confronted with an ethical dilemma, an individual should take the action that produces the least harm, or the least potential cost?
Risk Aversion
"Do Not Track" falls under which of the following principles in the FTC's current privacy framework?
Simplified Choice
Which of the following Supreme Court cases established that states can compel online retailers to collect and remit sales taxes even if they do not have a physical presence within the state?
South Dakota v. Wayfair
All of the following cases involved the doctrine of fair use except:
Spokeo v. Robins
Which case was instrumental in paving the way for Internet business methods patents?
State Street Bank & Trust Co. v. Signature Financial Group, Inc.
Which of the following is not a privacy advocacy group?
TIO
Which of the following statements about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is not true?
The GDPR eliminate the right to be forgotten.
Safe harbor provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) were at issue in all the following lawsuits except:
a lawsuit filed by the Authors Guild and five major publishing companies against Google
Which of the following is used to track individuals as they move among thousands of websites?
advertising networks
According to data from Pew Research Center, which of the following is the action which the highest percentage of Internet users has taken to preserve their privacy online?
cleared web browser history and cookies
Registering a domain name similar or identical to trademarks of others to divert web traffic to their own sites is an example of:
cyberpiracy
Registering a domain name similar or identical to trademarks of others to extort profits from legitimate holders is an example of:
cybersquatting.
Which of the following involves bypassing the target site's home page and going directly to a content page?
deep linking
Which of the following basic ethical concepts plays an important role in defining privacy?
due process
Copyright protection protects against others copying the underlying ideas in a work.
false
Online gambling is now legal throughout the United States.
false
The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) has been struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as unconstitutional.
false
The TrustArc program is an industry-sponsored initiative to encourage websites to be more transparent about how they use personal information, and to make it more likely that appropriate ads are shown to users.
false
The principle of responsibility means that individuals, organizations, and societies should be held accountable to others for the consequences of their actions.
false
The display of a third-party's website or page within your own website is called:
framing
All of the following are factors that will be considered in determining whether use of copyrighted material is "fair use" except the:
free availability of the work on the Web.
Which of the following e-commerce technology dimensions has the potential to reduce cultural diversity in products?
global reach
Disputes over federal trademarks involve establishing:
infringement
All of the following statements about patents are true except:
it is more difficult to obtain a copyright than it is to obtain a patent.
The Day of Action was a protest to proposed changes in regulations pertaining to which of the following?
net neutrality
Which of the following allows someone to obtain an exclusive monopoly on the ideas behind an invention for 20 years?
patent law
Which of the following is not one of the four basic principles shared by ethical schools of thought in western culture?
privacy
Which of the following is not an e-commerce public safety and welfare issue?
regulation of taxation
Which of the following e-commerce technology dimensions creates greater opportunities for cyberbullying?
social technology
Which ethical principle states that, when confronted with an ethical dilemma, individuals should take the action that achieves the greater value for all of society?
the Collective Utilitarian principle
All of the following statements about the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) are true except:
the DMCA makes Internet Service Providers (ISPs) responsible and accountable for hosting websites or providing services to infringers regardless of whether the ISP is aware of infringement.
Which ethical principle emphasizes putting oneself into the place of others and thinking of oneself as the object of the decision?
the Golden Rule
Google defended its Library Project on the grounds of fair use.
true
In the United States, Google is not required to remove results from its search engine if requested.
true
The opt-in model for informed consent requires an affirmative action by the consumer before a company can collect and use information.
true
Registering the domain name Faceboik.com with the intent to divert web traffic from people misspelling Facebook.com is an example of:
typosquatting.
Which of the following features of e-commerce technology can result in work and shopping invading family life?
ubiquity
All of the following are possible penalties for violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) except:
up to ten years imprisonment for a first offense.
A social consequence of the richness of Internet information is:
very persuasive messages might reduce the need for multiple independent sources of information.
Which of the following is not aimed at strengthening the ability of law enforcement agencies to monitor Internet users without their knowledge?
USA Freedom Act
Which of the following handles cybersquatting cases under its Uniform Dispute Resolution procedures?
WIPO