Question 1

Individuals have been mistakenly arrested and jailed, and others have been denied credit because of their physical profiles or personal data. These are often the result of:
A) Computer profiling and computer matching
B) Unauthorized opt-in
C) Censorship
D) Adware

Accepted Answer

Computer profiling and computer matching often rely on algorithms that may be biased or flawed, leading to incorrect decisions and actions. This can result in individuals being mistakenly identified as criminals or being denied opportunities because of their personal data. Unauthorized opt-in, censorship, and adware can also have negative consequences, but they are not directly related to the issues described in the prompt.

Question 2

The goal of ergonomics is to design:
A) Effective work environments that are conducive to fast-paced, repetitive jobs
B) Efficient work environments that are productive and promote high morale
C) Healthy work environments that are safe, comfortable, and pleasant for people to work in
D) Policies regarding work environment structures

Accepted Answer

The goal of ergonomics is to design healthy work environments that are safe, comfortable, and pleasant for people to work in. Ergonomics focuses on creating spaces that promote physical and mental well-being for workers, through the use of proper lighting, seating, equipment, and other design elements. It is not solely focused on speed or efficiency, but rather on creating environments that promote safety and health, which can lead to increased productivity and morale in the long run.

Question 3

Lawsuits by monitored workers against employers are:
A) increasing
B) decreasing
C) staying the same
D) no longer permitted in any of the 50 states

Accepted Answer

As workplace monitoring becomes more prevalent, there have been reports of an increase in lawsuits by monitored workers against their employers.

Question 4

A _______________ is software that can guess passwords.
A) logic bomb
B) password cracker
C) back door
D) sniffer

Accepted Answer

A password cracker is a type of software that is designed to guess or crack passwords. It can try different combinations of characters until it finds the correct password. The other options are types of malicious software but do not specifically relate to guessing passwords.

Question 5

To use public domain software legally, a company:
A) Must purchase individual copies or a site license for a certain number of copies
B) Can examine a single copy of the software for 30 days and then purchase as many copies as needed
C) Can make as many copies as desired because the software is not copyrighted
D) None of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Public domain software is not copyrighted and can be freely used, modified, and distributed without any legal restrictions. Therefore, a company can make as many copies as desired without needing to purchase individual licenses or a site license.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a health issue commonly related to the use of information technology in the workplace?
A) Damaged arm and neck muscles
B) Eyestrain
C) Job stress
D) Hearing loss

Accepted Answer

Hearing loss is not commonly related to the use of information technology in the workplace. Damaged arm and neck muscles, eyestrain, and job stress are commonly associated health issues due to prolonged use of computers and other information technology in the workplace.

Question 7

According to the text case, ________________ of people have stolen key information from work.
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 70%
D) 80%

Accepted Answer

According to the text case, 70% of people have stolen key information from work.

Question 8

People who sit at PC workstations or visual display terminals in fast-paced, repetitive-keystroke jobs can suffer from a variety of health problems, known collectively as _______________.
A) Computer trauma disorders
B) Eyestrain
C) Carpal tunnel distress
D) Cumulative trauma disorders

Accepted Answer

Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) refer to a group of health issues that can arise from repetitive movements, awkward postures, or excessive force during work activities. This includes common ailments such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and tenosynovitis. While eyestrain can be a problem for people who use visual display terminals for extended periods, it is not considered a CTD. Computer trauma disorders is not a commonly used term.

Question 9

All of the following are common ways for a computer virus to enter a computer system except:
A) E-mail and file attachments
B) Running antivirus programs
C) Downloaded copies of shareware
D) Borrowed copies of software

Accepted Answer

Running antivirus programs does not introduce viruses into a computer system, rather it helps detect and remove them. The other options (A, C, and D) are common ways for a computer virus to enter a system.

Question 10

Software that is not copyrighted is called:
A) Shareware
B) Open source
C) Public domain
D) None of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Software that is not copyrighted is in the public domain. Shareware refers to software that is distributed for free but users are encouraged to donate or pay for continued use, while open source software is copyrighted but available for use and modification with certain restrictions.

Question 11

According to the text, companies can use ________________ to attack the problem of unauthorized use of computer systems and networks, to monitor network traffic in order to reveal evidence of improper use.
A) sniffers
B) snoopers
C) zombies
D) password crackers

Accepted Answer

Sniffers are designed to monitor network traffic and can reveal evidence of improper use or unauthorized access to computer systems and networks. Snoopers and zombies are not commonly used to address this issue, and password crackers are more typically used to try to gain unauthorized access to systems or networks.

Question 12

One way hackers gain access to an individual's information is by faking an e-mail address or Web page to trick users into passing along critical information like credit card numbers. This is known as ________________.
A) sniffing
B) hacking
C) phishing
D) spoofing

Accepted Answer

The answer of One way hackers gain access to an...

Question 13

Sending extremely critical, derogatory, and often vulgar e-mail messages is called _______________.
A) flaming
B) spamming
C) spoofing
D) spying

Accepted Answer

Flaming is the act of sending extremely critical, derogatory, and often vulgar e-mail messages, usually directed at other individuals or a specific group. Spamming involves sending unsolicited commercial messages, spoofing involves disguising one's identity or impersonating someone else, and spying is the act of secretly gathering information without permission.

Question 14

Computer monitoring has been criticized as an invasion of employee privacy because:
A) Many times employees do not know they are being monitored
B) Employees know how the information is being used
C) It monitors the work being done
D) It is outside human control

Accepted Answer

Computer monitoring can be an invasion of employee privacy if they are not aware of its use. Monitoring should be transparent and communicated to employees so they understand how their activity is being tracked and why.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about adware and spyware is true?
A) Protecting against this software usually requires the purchase and installation of programs designed to prevent the software from being downloaded and installed
B) Removal programs are 100% successful, although they are very expensive
C) Adware software removes spyware software from a user's computer
D) A user must approve the downloading of adware, even if tricked into doing so

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements about adware...

Question 16

Governments around the world are debating privacy issues and considering various forms of legislation. One area central to the privacy debate is opt-in versus opt-out. Those preferring the opt-in standard do so because this standard would:
A) Make privacy the default for consumers
B) Make privacy the default, if a consumer calls in to request no data sharing
C) Make sharing private information the default
D) It would match the existing policy of most Internet-based companies

Accepted Answer

Opt-in standard would make privacy the default for consumers, meaning that their personal information would not be shared unless they explicitly give consent. This is seen as a more protective approach towards privacy rights.

Question 17

Information technologies have caused a significant reduction in the following types of job opportunities, except:
A) Accounting
B) Control of machine tools
C) E-commerce directors
D) All the answers are jobs that have been reduced by information technologies

Accepted Answer

Information technologies have actually created more job opportunities in the area of E-commerce, as companies have had to establish online sales operations and digital marketing strategies. Accounting jobs may have been reduced in some capacity due to automation, and control of machine tools has been significantly impacted by advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence. Therefore, only option C is not a job that has been reduced by information technologies.

Question 18

Indiscriminate sending of unsolicited e-mail messages to many Internet users is called _______________.
A) flaming
B) spamming
C) spoofing
D) spying

Accepted Answer

The term for sending unsolicited email messages to many internet users is called spamming. Flaming refers to sending insulting or offensive messages, spoofing refers to disguising the sender's identity, and spying refers to covertly gathering information.

Question 19

Computer monitoring has been criticized as unethical because:
A) It only monitors the work being done
B) Nobody is overseeing the person doing the monitoring
C) It is outside human control
D) It monitors individuals, not just the job

Accepted Answer

Computer monitoring is criticized as unethical because it monitors individuals, not just their work. It can be seen as a violation of privacy and can create a distrustful and oppressive work environment. The other options do not accurately reflect the main ethical concern with computer monitoring.

Question 20

Good ergonomic design considers tools, tasks, the workstation, and _______________.
A) the users
B) the environment
C) the software
D) previous injuries

Accepted Answer

The answer of Good ergonomic design considers tools, tasks, the...

Quiz 13: Security and Ethical Challenges

Individuals have been mistakenly arrested and jailed, and others have been denied credit because of their physical profiles or personal data. These are often the result of:

The goal of ergonomics is to design:

Lawsuits by monitored workers against employers are:

A _______________ is software that can guess passwords.

To use public domain software legally, a company:

Which of the following is not a health issue commonly related to the use of information technology in the workplace?

According to the text case, ________________ of people have stolen key information from work.

People who sit at PC workstations or visual display terminals in fast-paced, repetitive-keystroke jobs can suffer from a variety of health problems, known collectively as _______________.

All of the following are common ways for a computer virus to enter a computer system except:

Software that is not copyrighted is called:

According to the text, companies can use ________________ to attack the problem of unauthorized use of computer systems and networks, to monitor network traffic in order to reveal evidence of improper use.

One way hackers gain access to an individual's information is by faking an e-mail address or Web page to trick users into passing along critical information like credit card numbers. This is known as ________________.

Sending extremely critical, derogatory, and often vulgar e-mail messages is called _______________.

Computer monitoring has been criticized as an invasion of employee privacy because:

Which of the following statements about adware and spyware is true?

Governments around the world are debating privacy issues and considering various forms of legislation. One area central to the privacy debate is opt-in versus opt-out. Those preferring the opt-in standard do so because this standard would:

Information technologies have caused a significant reduction in the following types of job opportunities, except:

Indiscriminate sending of unsolicited e-mail messages to many Internet users is called _______________.

Computer monitoring has been criticized as unethical because:

Good ergonomic design considers tools, tasks, the workstation, and _______________.