Question 1

Google defended its Library Project on the grounds of fair use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All of the following statements about patents are true except:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is more difficult to obtain a copyright than it is to obtain a patent.
B)  the four types of inventions protected by patent law are machines, manmade products, compositions of matter, and processing methods.
C)  computer programs can be patented.
D)  in order to be patented, an invention must be nonobvious.

Question 3

Which ethical principle tells you that it is wise to assume perfect information markets?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Golden Rule
B)  the New York Times test
C)  the Social Contract rule
D)  the Collective Utilitarian principle

Question 4

Which of the following situations would not qualify for the fair use exception to U.S. copyright law?

Accepted Answer

A)  A professor clips a newspaper article just before class and distributes copies of it to his class.
B)  A journalist quotes a paragraph from a book in a review of the book.
C)  A student copies a photograph of his favorite band from a Web site created by the band's record label and places it on the student's personal Web site.
D)  Google posts thumbnail images of books in the Google Book Search Project.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Golden Rule
B)  Risk Aversion
C)  the Collective Utilitarian principle
D)  the Social Contract rule

Question 6

The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIP
A)has been struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as unconstitutional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Registering the domain name Faceboik.com with the intent to divert Web traffic from people misspelling Facebook.com is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  cybersquatting.
B)  typosquatting.
C)  metatagging.
D)  linking.

Question 8

How long does copyright protection extend for corporate-owned works?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 years
B)  50 years
C)  75 years
D)  95 years

Question 9

Which of the following features of e-commerce technology can result in work and shopping invading family life?

Accepted Answer

A)  interactivity
B)  ubiquity
C)  information density
D)  global reach

Question 10

Registering a domain name similar or identical to trademarks of others to divert Web traffic to their own sites is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  cybersquatting.
B)  cyberpiracy.
C)  framing.
D)  metatagging.

Question 11

How is it possible to measure the strength of privacy policies?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following statements about net neutrality is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The FCC now regulates ISP pricing.
B)  The FCC ruled that Internet broadband service providers should be viewed as public utilities similar to telephone companies.
C)  The FCC overruled state laws that made it difficult for cities to operate their own broadband networks.
D)  ISPs can no longer discriminate against users on the basis of protocol or amount of usage.

Question 13

Which of the following is a tiered notice and response system aimed at reducing copyright infringement over P2P networks?

Accepted Answer

A)  the CAS
B)  FIP
C)  Surfright
D)  the Open Internet Order

Question 14

Which of the following protects original forms of expression in a tangible medium?

Accepted Answer

A)  trade secret law
B)  copyright law
C)  patent law
D)  trademark law

Question 15

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  used an anonymous Web browsing service
B)  encrypted their communications
C)  cleared Web browser history and cookies
D)  posted comments online anonymously

Question 16

Which of the following handles cybersquatting cases under its Uniform Dispute Resolution procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  ICANN
B)  FTC
C)  WIPO
D)  USPTO

Question 17

All of the following are possible penalties for violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) except:

Accepted Answer

A)  up to ten years imprisonment for a first offense.
B)  fines up to $500,000 for a first offense.
C)  fines up to $1 million for a repeat offense.
D)  restitution to the injured parties for any losses due to infringement.

Question 18

Which ethical principle states that if an action cannot be taken repeatedly, then it is not right to take at all?

Accepted Answer

A)  Universalism
B)  the Slippery Slope
C)  the Social Contract rule
D)  the Golden Rule

Question 19

Which of the following is a core Fair Information Practices (FIP) principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choice/Consent
B)  Access/Participation
C)  Security
D)  Enforcement

Question 20

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Ethical, Social, and Political Issues in E-Commerce

All of the following are possible penalties for violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) except:

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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?

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Which of the following protects original forms of expression in a tangible medium?

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Which of the following handles cybersquatting cases under its Uniform Dispute Resolution procedures?

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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.

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Registering a domain name similar or identical to trademarks of others to divert Web traffic to their own sites is an example of:

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How is it possible to measure the strength of privacy policies?

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Which of the following statements about net neutrality is not true?

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Google defended its Library Project on the grounds of fair use.

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Registering the domain name Faceboik.com with the intent to divert Web traffic from people misspelling Facebook.com is an example of:

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Which of the following situations would not qualify for the fair use exception to U.S. copyright law?

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All of the following statements about patents are true except:

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Which ethical principle tells you that it is wise to assume perfect information markets?

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How long does copyright protection extend for corporate-owned works?

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Which of the following is a core Fair Information Practices (FIP) principle?

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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?

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Which ethical principle states that if an action cannot be taken repeatedly, then it is not right to take at all?

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Which of the following is a tiered notice and response system aimed at reducing copyright infringement over P2P networks?

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The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIP A)has been struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as unconstitutional.

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Which of the following features of e-commerce technology can result in work and shopping invading family life?

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