Question 1

The Supreme Court has ruled that American citizens are protected by the _____ when there is a "reasonable expectation of privacy."

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. It also prohibits the government from obtaining evidence through illegal means such as wiretapping or search warrants without probable cause. The Supreme Court has held that individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy in certain situations, and the Fourth Amendment protects that privacy.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of stingray?

Accepted Answer

Stingray is a device used for cell phone surveillance and is able to impersonate a cell tower, forcing nearby mobile phones to connect to it and reveal identifying information such as location and call records. It is often used by law enforcement agencies. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe Stingray.

Question 3

The Fourth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution was adopted to _____.

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Amendment specifically addresses the protection of citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. It mandates that search warrants must be based on probable cause and describe the specific place to be searched and the items to be seized. This amendment is crucial in protecting individual privacy rights and limiting government intrusion into people's lives.

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the First Amendment to the U.S.Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees Americans' rights to freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and freedom to assemble. It does not address unreasonable searches and seizures, excessive bail, or fair trial rights.

Question 5

Which of the following amendments to the U.S.Constitution comes into play in privacy issues if it appears that data is being gathered to track the movement of groups of people,as this could threaten their right to assemble or gather peacefully?

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment protects the right to assemble peacefully, and if data gathering threatens this right, it becomes relevant in privacy issues.

Question 6

Identify the system implemented by organizations to collect and store key data from every interaction they have with a customer.

Accepted Answer

Customer relationship management (CRM) is the system implemented by organizations to collect and store key data from every interaction they have with a customer. This data can include customer preferences, purchase history, contact information, and more, which can be used to improve customer service and tailor marketing campaigns to individual customers. Business intelligence management and enterprise resource management are related, but distinct, systems that may be used by organizations in conjunction with CRM. Access information management is not a recognized system or methodology for managing customer data.

Question 7

ZoomMe is a company that accumulates data on people from various sources such as online product registration forms,credit card purchases,and other public records.It then uses these data to create profiles on people and sell them to advertisers.ZoomMe comes under the category of _____.

Accepted Answer

ZoomMe is a company that collects data from various sources and creates profiles on people, which is an example of a data broker. Data miners are entities that use technology to extract information from large data sets. Privacy analysts are professionals who analyze and evaluate privacy policies and practices. Privacy brokers are not a recognized industry term.

Question 8

_____ is a set of beliefs about right and wrong behavior.

Accepted Answer

Ethics is a set of beliefs about what is right and wrong behavior, guiding individuals and groups in their decisions and actions.

Question 9

Which of the following defines law?

Accepted Answer

Law is a system of rules that are enforced by institutions to govern what a person can and cannot do. This definition captures the idea that law is not just a belief or set of principles but a formal set of regulations that are followed by individuals and enforced by governing bodies.

Question 10

David collects pieces of information about individuals garnered from data brokers.He then uses this information to threaten the individuals to publicly uncover their personal details until a monetary ransom is paid to him.Identify the tactic used by David to gather the information.

Accepted Answer

David is using doxing, the act of publicly revealing personal information about an individual without their consent, in order to extort money from them. He is not hacking or cracking into any systems to obtain the information, and he is not spamming people.

Question 11

Identify the tactic through which an individual obtains information about an individual from data brokers and threatens to expose the victim's personal details unless a ransom is paid.

Accepted Answer

This is known as doxing, where an individual gathers personal information about someone and threatens to make it public unless a ransom is paid. Hacking and cracking involve gaining unauthorized access to a system or network, while spamming involves sending unsolicited messages.

Question 12

Which of the following is a national security agency surveillance program that collects Internet data including search histories?

Accepted Answer

PRISM is a national security agency surveillance program that collects Internet data, including search histories. Stingray is a technology used by law enforcement to track and locate mobile phones, while the Secure Flight Program is a TSA program that helps prevent known or suspected terrorists from boarding flights. Backscatter imaging scanners are used by the TSA for airport security screenings.

Question 13

_____ identify and reference people in photos and videos posted on Facebook.

Accepted Answer

Facebook tags are used to identify and reference people in photos and videos posted on Facebook. When someone is tagged in a post or photo, they receive a notification informing them.

Question 14

Which of the following best describes morals?

Accepted Answer

Morals are an individual's personal beliefs about what is right and wrong. While societal norms may influence these beliefs to some extent, they are ultimately subjective and vary from person to person.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of a cookie?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true of...

Question 16

Which of the following is true of a code of ethics?

Accepted Answer

A code of ethics is a set of principles and core values that guide the behavior of professionals in a particular field. It is not just an individual's personal beliefs about right and wrong, nor is it necessarily universally accepted. It is also not a system of rules enforced by institutions, although it may be enforced by professional organizations in some cases.

Question 17

Which of the following systems is used by law enforcement agencies to snap photos and document the location of vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Law enforcement agencies use Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) system to snap photos and document the location of the vehicles.

Question 18

Which of the following acts as a reference point to determine what is legal and what is ethical?

Accepted Answer

Code of ethics provides the principles and values that guide ethical behavior, serving as a reference point for determining what is considered ethical.

Question 19

John,a lawyer,defends his client,who is accused of murder,to the best of his ability while conforming to the _____ of his profession.

Accepted Answer

Ethics refer to the standards and principles of conduct that are expected of professionals in a particular field. As a lawyer, John is expected to adhere to the ethical standards of his profession and defend his client to the best of his ability, even if he personally disagrees with the client's actions or beliefs. Morals, laws, and values may also play a role in John's approach to his work, but the question specifically asks which factor pertains to his profession.

Question 20

_____ create profiles on people based on aggregated data from public records such as business directories and social media networks.

Accepted Answer

Data brokers specialize in collecting, analyzing and selling aggregated data from various sources including public records such as business directories and social media networks to create profiles on individuals. Yellow pagers refer to directories where businesses are listed, while data miners and drill-down analysts refer to techniques used to analyze large amounts of data.

Quiz 12: Ethical, legal, and Social Issues of Information Technology