Question 1

To minimize waste and mistakes, organizations often develop and implement policies and procedures which focus on: ________.
A)​the use of data editing to ensure data accuracy and completeness
B)​the assignment of clear responsibility for data accuracy within each information system
C) ​the implementation of source data automation
D) ​all of these answers

Accepted Answer

To minimize waste and mistakes, organizations typically implement policies and procedures that address multiple aspects of data management. This often involves using data editing to ensure accuracy and completeness, assigning clear responsibility for data accuracy within each information system, and implementing source data automation. Therefore, all of the choices listed are important factors that play a role in minimizing waste and mistakes in organizations.

Question 2

Which of the following is a useful policy to minimize waste and mistakes?
A)Changes to HTML and URLs should be documented and authorized by end users.
B)System report titles should be as brief as possible and should simply indicate the report number.
C) Users should implement proper procedures to ensure correct input data.
D) Tight control should be avoided over critical tables.

Accepted Answer

Users implementing proper procedures to ensure correct input data is a useful policy to minimize waste and mistakes. This can reduce errors and save time in making corrections later on. The other options do not directly address minimizing waste and mistakes.

Question 3

In order to be accredited by the Better Business Bureau, a business is required to publish a privacy notice on its website that includes all of the following elements EXCEPT ________.
A)​choice
B)​sharing and selling
C) ​access
D) ​updates

Accepted Answer

The other options (choice, access, and updates) are commonly included in privacy notices and are required by many privacy laws, while sharing and selling may not always be applicable to every business. However, it is still generally recommended to include information on sharing and selling practices to be transparent with customers.

Question 4

Although Roberta had signed a form preventing her doctor from sharing her personal medical records with the company she worked for, she later discovered that the doctor's office had, in fact, shared her data with her health insurance provider and her employer, which caused her to be terminated. Because the doctor's practice violated its own privacy policy, she was able to file a lawsuit under the ________.
A)​Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
B)​Health and Medical Records Privacy Act
C) ​Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
D) none of these answers

Accepted Answer

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that mandates the protection of patients' personal and medical information. It includes provisions for civil and criminal penalties if covered entities violate the patients' rights to privacy and confidentiality of protected health information. Roberta's situation falls under HIPAA violations, and she can file a lawsuit against the physician's practice for sharing her information without her permission.

Question 5

During a recent brainstorming session, one of Franklin's co-workers suggested that their company could sell some of the data contained in its customer databases to earn extra revenue for the business. As a long-time member of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery), Franklin is opposed to the idea because it violates which of the following imperatives in the ACM code of ethics?
A)Avoid harm to others.
B)Be honest and trustworthy.
C) Honor property right.s
D) ​Respect the privacy of others.

Accepted Answer

Selling customer data would violate the imperative to respect the privacy of others, as this information is sensitive and should only be used for the purpose for which it was collected.

Question 6

In one court case, a hospital employee, who had been fired for showing coworkers sexually explicit photos on a hospital computer, sued his former employer for wrongful termination. What did the court rule and why?
A)​The employee won the case because the court stated that he had a reasonable expectation of privacy.
B)​The employee won the case because the court stated that viewing sexually explicit photos is not illegal.
C) ​The hospital won the case because the court stated that the employee did not have a reasonable expectation of privacy when using the hospital's computer at work.
D) ​The hospital won the case because the court stated that all employers have the right to monitor their employees' behavior at all times.

Accepted Answer

The hospital won the case because the court stated that the employee did not have a reasonable expectation of privacy when using the hospital's computer at work. As an employee, he was using the hospital's computer and did not have any personal expectation of privacy in the use of the computer as it belonged to the hospital. The employee's behavior was also inappropriate and a violation of the hospital's policies, which led to his termination.

Question 7

While giving her students a physics exam, Professor Thompson noticed that Jack, one of her students who has been struggling with the course material, appeared to be copying answers from Graydon, one of the best students in the class. She decides that she should compare their answers when the class period is over before deciding what to do about the situation. In which phase of the ethical decision-making process is Professor Thompson?
A)​gathering information
B)​developing a problem statement
C) ​identifying options
D) ​weighing options

Accepted Answer

Professor Thompson is currently in the phase of gathering information, as she has observed Jack and Graydon during the exam and plans to compare their answers afterwards. She has not yet developed a problem statement or identified and weighed options for addressing the situation.

Question 8

A job that requires sitting at a desk and using a computer for many hours a day can lead to _______.
A)undesirable weight loss
B)formation of blood clots
C) inflammation of the gum tissue
D) sleep disorders

Accepted Answer

Prolonged sitting and lack of physical movement can lead to the formation of blood clots, especially in the legs. This is a serious health concern that can lead to deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Weight gain and sleep disorders may also be associated with sitting for prolonged periods, but the formation of blood clots is the most concerning. Inflammation of the gum tissue is unlikely to be caused by sitting at a desk and using a computer.

Question 9

In today's workplace, most employers issue a policy stating that they will monitor employees' use of any company-owned computer, server, or email system, thus eliminating any expectation of privacy. How many organizations actually monitor, retain, and review employees' emails?
A)​about one-fourth
B)​about half
C) ​about three-quarters
D) ​nearly all

Accepted Answer

The answer of In today's workplace, most employers issue a...

Question 10

Graydon noticed Jack, his friend and classmate, cheating on a physics exam and now he is trying to decide what to do about it. He knows he could keep quiet about it, but that would violate his moral values, plus the school's code of ethics requires students to report incidents of cheating. On the other hand, if he reports the incident, both his friend and probably all of their other friends will be mad at him. In which phase of the ethical decision-making process is Graydon?
A)​gathering information
B)​developing a problem statement
C) ​identifying options
D) ​weighing options

Accepted Answer

Graydon is in the weighing options phase of the ethical decision-making process. He has already gathered information about the incident of cheating, developed a problem statement, and identified his options. Now he is trying to decide which option is the most ethical and appropriate. It is important for Graydon to weigh the consequences of his actions and consider the impact they will have on himself, his friend, and the school's code of ethics. Ultimately, the most ethical choice is to report the incident, even if it means his friend and other classmates will be angry with him. By doing so, he is upholding his moral values and fulfilling his responsibility as a student under the school's code of ethics.

Question 11

The _____ requires all financial institutions to protect and secure customers' nonpublic data from unauthorized access or use.
A)Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999
B)E-Government Act of 2002
C) USA Patriot Act of 2001
D) Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Accepted Answer

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999, also known as the Financial Modernization Act, requires financial institutions to protect customers' nonpublic data from unauthorized access or use. It established standards for information security and privacy for financial institutions, including requirements for safeguarding sensitive customer information. The other options do not specifically address the protection of customers' financial data.

Question 12

Your cousin works at her desktop computer for prolonged period of time every day. She would like to minimize the harmful effects of such repetitive work. Her workspace should be designed with ______ in mind.
A)privacy
B)​productivity
C) ​economics
D) ​ergonomics

Accepted Answer

Ergonomics refers to the design of the workplace to minimize physical strain and discomfort on the body. This is particularly important for prolonged computer work, as sitting in the same position and typing for long periods of time can lead to muscle strain and other health issues. By designing the workspace with ergonomics in mind, your cousin can reduce the risk of these negative effects and promote her overall health and well-being.

Question 13

Federal law permits employers to monitor their employees' use of company-owned computer equipment, specifically _______.
A)​e-mails
B)​instant messages
C) ​website views
D) ​all of these answers

Accepted Answer

Federal law allows employers to monitor all of these forms of communication on company-owned equipment.

Question 14

RFID chips embedded in objects generate radio transmissions that allow people to track the location and other associated data of those objects. It's been suggested that RFID chips be implanted ________.
A)​in children to enable parents to find them if lost
B)​in criminals to allow law enforcement agents to find them if needed
C) ​in all humans to give medical professionals instant access to medical records and conditions
D) ​all of these answers

Accepted Answer

RFID chips can be used for various tracking purposes, including locating children, monitoring criminals, and providing medical professionals with access to medical records, making all options suggested valid.

Question 15

In a recent survey of 2100 human resource professionals, which two activities were listed as the biggest "productivity killers" in the workplace?
A)​personal cell phone use and Internet surfing
B)​personal cell phone use and online game play
C) ​Internet surfing and online game play
D) ​online shopping and online game play

Accepted Answer

The survey of human resource professionals listed personal cell phone use and internet surfing as the top two productivity killers in the workplace. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Options B, C, and D include online gaming, online shopping, and online game play, which were not listed in the survey.

Question 16

_____ states the principles and core values that are essential to a set of people and that, therefore, govern these people's behavior.
A)Code of ethics
B)Code of conduct
C) Code of civil procedure
D) Code of criminal procedure

Accepted Answer

A code of ethics is a set of principles and values that guide the behavior of a group of people, such as a profession or organization. It outlines the standards of conduct expected of members of that group and can include guidelines on issues such as integrity, honesty, respect, and confidentiality. A code of conduct is similar to a code of ethics but is more specific to an organization's rules and regulations, whereas a code of civil or criminal procedure relates more specifically to legal proceedings.

Question 17

_____ is is an inflammation of the nerve that connects the forearm to the palm of the wrist.
A)Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
B)Seated immobility thromboembolism (SIT)
C) Chronic idiopathic mylofibrosis
D) Behcet's syndrome

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an inflammation of the nerve that connects the forearm to the palm of the wrist. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist.

Question 18

_____ involves publishing an intentionally false written statement that is damaging to a person's or an organization's reputation.
A)Vishing
B)Slander
C) Libel
D) Phishing

Accepted Answer

Libel involves publishing an intentionally false written statement that is damaging to a person's or an organization's reputation.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of the E-Government Act of 2002?
A)It renews the U.S. government's authority to monitor electronic communications of foreigners abroad and authorizes foreign surveillance programs by the National Security Agency (NSA).
B)It requires federal agencies to post machine-readable privacy policies on their Web sites and to perform privacy impact assessments on all new collections of data of ten or more people.
C) It restricts government access to certain records held by financial institutions.
D) It defines procedures to request judicial authorization for electronic surveillance of persons engaged in espionage against the United States on behalf of a foreign power.

Accepted Answer

The E-Government Act of 2002 requires federal agencies to post machine-readable privacy policies on their Web sites and to perform privacy impact assessments on all new collections of data of ten or more people. The other options are either incorrect or unrelated to the act.

Question 20

The _____ requires telephone companies to turn over customer information, including numbers called, without a court order if the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) claims that the records are relevant to a terrorism investigation.
A)Cable Act of 1992
B)Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986
C) Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999
D) USA Patriot Act of 2001

Accepted Answer

The USA Patriot Act of 2001 includes a provision known as Section 215, which allows the FBI to request customer information from telephone companies without a court order if it is deemed relevant to a terrorism investigation. The other Acts listed (Cable Act of 1992, Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999) do not have this provision.

Quiz 10: Ethics, Privacy, and Security in the Digital Age

To minimize waste and mistakes, organizations often develop and implement policies and procedures which focus on: ________.

Which of the following is a useful policy to minimize waste and mistakes?

In order to be accredited by the Better Business Bureau, a business is required to publish a privacy notice on its website that includes all of the following elements EXCEPT ________.

In one court case, a hospital employee, who had been fired for showing coworkers sexually explicit photos on a hospital computer, sued his former employer for wrongful termination. What did the court rule and why?

A job that requires sitting at a desk and using a computer for many hours a day can lead to _______.

In today's workplace, most employers issue a policy stating that they will monitor employees' use of any company-owned computer, server, or email system, thus eliminating any expectation of privacy. How many organizations actually monitor, retain, and review employees' emails?

The _____ requires all financial institutions to protect and secure customers' nonpublic data from unauthorized access or use.

Your cousin works at her desktop computer for prolonged period of time every day. She would like to minimize the harmful effects of such repetitive work. Her workspace should be designed with ______ in mind.

Federal law permits employers to monitor their employees' use of company-owned computer equipment, specifically _______.

RFID chips embedded in objects generate radio transmissions that allow people to track the location and other associated data of those objects. It's been suggested that RFID chips be implanted ________.

In a recent survey of 2100 human resource professionals, which two activities were listed as the biggest "productivity killers" in the workplace?

_____ states the principles and core values that are essential to a set of people and that, therefore, govern these people's behavior.

_____ is is an inflammation of the nerve that connects the forearm to the palm of the wrist.

_____ involves publishing an intentionally false written statement that is damaging to a person's or an organization's reputation.

Which of the following statements is true of the E-Government Act of 2002?

The _____ requires telephone companies to turn over customer information, including numbers called, without a court order if the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) claims that the records are relevant to a terrorism investigation.