Question 1

The more you compress music data, the more sound quality you gain. _________________________

Accepted Answer

lose

Question 2

An ethical dialectic usually has a clean stopping point.

Accepted Answer

An ethical dialectic is a philosophical discussion that explores ethical issues from different perspectives. It is usually an ongoing process with no clean stopping point as new arguments and counterarguments can always arise.

Question 3

All music artists are naturally opposed to MP3 copying.

Accepted Answer

Not all music artists are opposed to MP3 copying. Some may see it as a way to gain exposure and build a fan base. Others may even encourage sharing of their music as a promotional tool. However, many record labels and industry organizations are opposed to illegal music piracy and file sharing.

Question 4

The digital representation of audio information can produce massive and unwieldy data files, which can be reduced by using a compression algorithm such as FTP.

Accepted Answer

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is not a compression algorithm, but a protocol used for transferring files over a network. Compression algorithms for audio data include MP3, AAC, and many others.

Question 5

Using the utilitarians' criterion requires subjective judgments. _________________________

Accepted Answer

The utilitarian principle requires weighing the costs and benefits of actions to determine the greatest overall happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people. Judgments about what actions will lead to the greatest happiness or pleasure are subjective and vary depending on the individual or group making the judgments.

Question 6

A compression ratio of 12 to 1 has become popular, with the resulting sound quality almost comparable to a music CD that has not been compressed. _________________________

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. A compression ratio of 12 to 1 is commonly used for audio files, and it can produce sound quality that is almost comparable to a non-compressed music CD.

Question 7

____ answer the question "Good for whom?" with a hearty, "Good for everyone!".
A) Deontologists
B) Consequentialists
C) Utilitarians
D) Intelligent agents

Accepted Answer

Utilitarians focus on achieving the greatest good for the greatest number of people, which aligns with the response of "Good for everyone!" This philosophy emphasizes benefiting the whole society rather than just individuals or specific groups.

Question 8

The Napster software set up what's called ____ file sharing.
A) freeware
B) MP3
C) peer-to-peer
D) client-server

Accepted Answer

Napster was a peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing application.

Question 9

In 1997, Tomislav Uzelac, a software developer at Advanced Multimedia Products, created what is regarded as the first commercially viable WMF playback program. _________________________

Accepted Answer

MP3
mp3

Question 10

By most accounts, the majority of MP3 music that Napster users "shared" was copyrighted, and most of the copyright holders objected to the copying of their music without royalty payments.

Accepted Answer

Most of the MP3 music shared on Napster was copyrighted and the majority of copyright holders objected to the copying without royalty payments.

Question 11

What would a careful utilitarian declare an act if HAPPINESS_AFTER = HAPPINESS_BEFORE?
A) good
B) evil
C) ethically neutral
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

A careful utilitarian would declare an act ethically neutral if the happiness after the act remains the same as the happiness before the act. Utilitarians believe in maximizing happiness and minimizing pain, so if an act does not change the overall happiness, it cannot be considered good or evil.

Question 12

MP3 file copying has encouraged CD buying as a long term effect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of MP3 file copying has encouraged CD buying...

Question 13

In ____, the Fraunhofer Institute patented MP3 in Germany, and a few years later MP3 became an international standard.
A) 1989
B) 1999
C) 2000
D) 2002

Accepted Answer

The Fraunhofer Institute patented MP3 in Germany in 1989, and a few years later MP3 became an international standard. Therefore, option A (1989) is the correct answer.

Question 14

Most ethicists agree that since there are many more music publishers than listeners, MP3 copying is okay.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Most ethicists do not agree that MP3 copying is okay, as it violates copyright laws and deprives artists and publishers of deserved compensation for their work.

Question 15

The most well-known consequentialists are the neo-Luddites. _________________________

Accepted Answer

utilitarians
utilitarian
Utilitarians
Utilitarian

Question 16

Some people view hackers as social gadflies, people who raise important, but irritating, questions about society.

Accepted Answer

Some people do view hackers in this way, as they often expose weaknesses and vulnerabilities in systems, making society think critically about how technology is used and secured. However, this is not a universal view and there are certainly negative connotations associated with hacking as well.

Question 17

Making critical decisions about computing technology is unavoidable.

Accepted Answer

With technology being integrated into all aspects of our lives, making critical decisions about computing technology is unavoidable. It is important to carefully evaluate options and choose the best technology to meet your needs.

Question 18

The MP3 protocol allows one level of compression.

Accepted Answer

The MP3 protocol allows for multiple levels of compression, which can be adjusted by changing the bitrate settings.

Question 19

Napster lost the case accusing it of copyright infringement but won subsequent appeals.

Accepted Answer

Napster lost the case accusing it of copyright infringement and did not win subsequent appeals, leading to its shutdown and rebranding under legal operation models.

Question 20

Apple's iTunes music store accounts for more than ____ of music sales in the United States.
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 25%
D) 66%

Accepted Answer

iTunes music store accounted for more than 25% of music sales in the United States at its peak.

Quiz 17: Making Decisions About Computers, Information, and Society