Question 1

This act of 1996 is designed to safeguard the electronic exchange of patient records in the health care industry.
A) SoX
B) HIPAA
C) IETF
D) COBIT
E) PAPA

Accepted Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) of 1996 is designed to safeguard the electronic exchange of patient records in the health care industry. SoX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) is related to financial reporting and auditing, IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) is a standards organization for the internet, COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology) is a framework for IT governance, and PAPA (Privacy Act of 1974) is related to privacy protections for government records.

Question 2

All of the following are examples of green computing EXCEPT:
A) Virtualization
B) Cloud computing
C) Tidal powered servers
D) Server workloads moved to off-peak hours
E) Cookies

Accepted Answer

Cookies are not related to green computing. The rest of the options are examples of green computing techniques. Virtualization, cloud computing, and moving server workloads to off-peak hours help reduce energy usage, while tidal powered servers use renewable energy sources.

Question 3

Questions like "Who is responsible for the reliability of information?" and "Who will be accountable for errors in the information?" are part of this ethical issue.
A) Privacy
B) Accuracy
C) Authenticity
D) Perfection
E) Purpose

Accepted Answer

The questions related to responsibility and accountability for errors in information pertain to the ethical issue of accuracy. The other options (privacy, authenticity, perfection, and purpose) do not directly address questions regarding reliability and accountability for information.

Question 4

Which normative theory of business ethics would TJX have displayed if it had informed customers as soon as the breach was corrected and told other retailers how to prevent future security breaches?
A) Stakeholder
B) Stockholder
C) Social contract
D) Investor
E) Corporate social responsibility

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which normative theory of business ethics would...

Question 5

The question "What information does a person or an organization have a right or a privilege to obtain?" is part of this ethical issue.
A) Privacy
B) Accuracy
C) Accessibility
D) Perfection
E) Property

Accepted Answer

Accessibility concerns the right or privilege to obtain information, focusing on who has access to what information under what circumstances.

Question 6

The European Union Directive on Data Protection does all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Expect accurate and up-to-date data on collected personal information
B) Allow companies to only keep data as long as necessary
C) Set standards for the collection, storage and processing of personal information
D) Regulate data standards for publically traded companies
E) Prohibit the transfer of personal data to non-European Union nations that do not meet certain standards

Accepted Answer

The European Union Directive on Data Protection does not regulate data standards for publicly traded companies. It mainly sets standards for the collection, storage, and processing of personal information, expects accurate and up-to-date data on collected personal information, allows companies to only keep data as long as necessary, and prohibits the transfer of personal data to non-European Union nations that do not meet certain standards.

Question 7

Today's managers must ensure that information about their employees and customers is only available to those who have a right to see it and use it,an issue referred to as:
A) Privacy
B) Accuracy
C) Accessibility
D) Perfection
E) Property

Accepted Answer

The answer of Today's managers must ensure that information about...

Question 8

TJX's handling of its serious data breach is consistent with which one of the following?
A) Stakeholder theory
B) Stockholder theory
C) Social normative
D) Social contract theory
E) Corporate social responsibility

Accepted Answer

The answer of TJX's handling of its serious data breach...

Question 9

The European Union relies on a government data protection agency and specific privacy protection standards outlined in the ___________.
A) Safe Harbor Framework
B) PAPA Principles
C) Directive on Data Protection
D) HIPPA
E) SoX Act

Accepted Answer

The Directive on Data Protection outlines specific privacy protection standards for the European Union and its member states. The Safe Harbor Framework was invalidated in 2016, the PAPA Principles are not utilized by the EU, HIPPA is a US law, and the SoX Act applies to financial reporting in the US.

Question 10

In today's digital word,individuals can control their privacy through choice,______ ,and correction.
A) Protection
B) Consent
C) Property
D) Communication
E) Consideration

Accepted Answer

Choice B, Consent, allows individuals to choose what personal information they share and with whom they share it. This is one way in which individuals can exert control over their privacy in the digital age. Other choices, such as Protection and Correction, may be important but are not as directly related to privacy control through choice. Property and Communication are not relevant to the concept of privacy control. Consideration may be a good choice in terms of being mindful of one's actions and their impact on others, but it is not directly related to privacy control.

Question 11

"Who owns information?" and "What are the just and fair prices for its exchange?" are part of this ethical issue:
A) Privacy
B) Accuracy
C) Ownership
D) Property
E) Accessibility

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Who owns information?" and "What are the...

Question 12

This is a text message that is stored on a user's computer by a Web server that helps trace the user's browsing habits.
A) Script
B) Cookie
C) Id theft
D) Firewall
E) Data file

Accepted Answer

This is describing a cookie, which is a small text file stored on the user's computer by a website that helps track their browsing habits.

Question 13

A manager that primarily focuses on the shareholders of the corporation rather than all of the vested parties in the businesses operations and activities is practicing which theory of normative business ethics?
A) Stakeholder theory
B) Investor theory
C) Stockholder theory
D) Shareholder theory
E) Social contract theory

Accepted Answer

Stockholder theory states that a manager's primary responsibility is to the shareholders of the corporation, and the success of the business is measured by the profits and financial returns given to these shareholders. This theory does not consider the interests of other stakeholders, such as employees, customers, or the community, and is focused solely on maximizing shareholder wealth.

Question 14

This theory of normative business ethics seeks to create value for people in a manner that is just and nondiscriminatory.
A) Stakeholder theory
B) Investor theory
C) Social contract theory
D) Shareholder theory
E) Stockholder theory

Accepted Answer

The answer of This theory of normative business ethics seeks...

Question 15

This is the term used to describe ethical dilemmas that arise with the development and application of IT.
A) Stockholder theory
B) PAPA principles
C) Information ethics
D) Normative theories
E) IT dilemmas

Accepted Answer

Information ethics is the term used to describe the ethical problems that arise with the development and application of IT. It encompasses a variety of issues, such as privacy, security, intellectual property rights, and access to information. The PAPA principles (privacy, accuracy, property, and accessibility) and normative theories (such as consequentialism and deontology) are frameworks used to guide decision-making in information ethics, but they are not the specific term used to describe the ethical dilemmas themselves. Stockholder theory is a framework for making business decisions that prioritizes the interests of shareholders over other stakeholders, and is not directly related to information ethics. "IT dilemmas" is a general term that does not capture the specific ethical issues related to information technology.

Question 16

Information privacy guidelines should come from what level in a company?
A) CEO and top-level executives
B) Middle management
C) Employees
D) Federal regulations
E) State laws

Accepted Answer

The answer of Information privacy guidelines should come from what...

Question 17

In the chapter,there is the statement,"Internet companies are in business for the money and hence they really would prefer to keep their customers in the dark about how their personal data is being used to generate profits".Assuming this statement is true,with which ethical theory would you say these Internet companies are most aligned?
A) Stockholder theory
B) Stakeholder theory
C) Property theory
D) Fiduciary theory
E) Normative theory

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that Internet companies prioritize their profits, which aligns with the stockholder theory that companies should prioritize the interests of their shareholders, who are primarily interested in making a profit from their investment. This theory does not prioritize the welfare of other stakeholders, such as customers or employees.

Question 18

Green computing is often associated with supporting the triple bottom line known as:
A) Economic, environmental and social
B) Stockholder, stakeholder and society
C) People, Privacy and Property
D) Google, Facebook and Microsoft
E) Data, information and knowledge

Accepted Answer

Green computing is often associated with the triple bottom line of supporting economic, environmental, and social sustainability. This means that green computing aims to minimize the environmental impact of computing while also being cost-effective and socially responsible.

Question 19

A company should examine this area of the control of information if it wants to determine what data it has the right to monitor and capture from its employees.
A) Privacy
B) Accuracy
C) Accessibility
D) Perfection
E) Property

Accepted Answer

The area of privacy is crucial for determining what data a company can monitor and capture from its employees. Privacy laws and regulations vary by country and region, and it's essential for companies to comply with these regulations to avoid legal repercussions. Examining privacy policies and procedures will help a company determine what information it can collect and analyze, and what steps it needs to take to protect employee privacy.

Question 20

What principles,developed in 2000 by the US Department of Commerce (DOC)in consultation with the European Commission,allow U.S.companies to be placed on a list maintained by the DOC?
A) Safe Harbor framework
B) Approved Business framework
C) PAPA framework
D) Property Harbor framework
E) Safe Business framework

Accepted Answer

The principles that were developed in 2000 by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) in consultation with the European Commission and allow U.S. companies to be placed on a list maintained by the DOC are known as the Safe Harbor framework.

Quiz 12: Ethical Guidelines for Information Use

This act of 1996 is designed to safeguard the electronic exchange of patient records in the health care industry.

All of the following are examples of green computing EXCEPT:

Questions like "Who is responsible for the reliability of information?" and "Who will be accountable for errors in the information?" are part of this ethical issue.

Which normative theory of business ethics would TJX have displayed if it had informed customers as soon as the breach was corrected and told other retailers how to prevent future security breaches?

The question "What information does a person or an organization have a right or a privilege to obtain?" is part of this ethical issue.

The European Union Directive on Data Protection does all of the following EXCEPT:

Today's managers must ensure that information about their employees and customers is only available to those who have a right to see it and use it,an issue referred to as:

TJX's handling of its serious data breach is consistent with which one of the following?

The European Union relies on a government data protection agency and specific privacy protection standards outlined in the ___________.

In today's digital word,individuals can control their privacy through choice,______ ,and correction.

"Who owns information?" and "What are the just and fair prices for its exchange?" are part of this ethical issue:

This is a text message that is stored on a user's computer by a Web server that helps trace the user's browsing habits.

A manager that primarily focuses on the shareholders of the corporation rather than all of the vested parties in the businesses operations and activities is practicing which theory of normative business ethics?

This theory of normative business ethics seeks to create value for people in a manner that is just and nondiscriminatory.

This is the term used to describe ethical dilemmas that arise with the development and application of IT.

Information privacy guidelines should come from what level in a company?

Green computing is often associated with supporting the triple bottom line known as:

A company should examine this area of the control of information if it wants to determine what data it has the right to monitor and capture from its employees.

What principles,developed in 2000 by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) in consultation with the European Commission,allow U.S.companies to be placed on a list maintained by the DOC?