Question 1

Confidential e-mail messages are seldom monitored,although other business communication routinely is.

Accepted Answer

Confidential e-mail messages can be monitored by companies for various reasons such as compliance, security, and legal purposes. It is important to be aware of company policies and guidelines regarding the use of electronic communication.

Question 2

Using office resources,such as networks and computers,to search for side jobs is generally not considered workplace Internet abuse.

Accepted Answer

Using office resources for personal gain is generally not allowed and can be considered as Internet abuse. Such activities can also impact work productivity and security. It is advisable to check the company policies regarding the use of office resources and seek permission before using them for personal activities.

Question 3

Many companies and organizations have established guidelines for ethical conduct,but very few specify that company computer workstations and networks are company resources to be used for work-related uses only.

Accepted Answer

Most companies and organizations that establish guidelines for ethical conduct explicitly include policies stating that company computer workstations and networks are company resources and should be used primarily for work-related purposes. This is a common practice to ensure that resources are used efficiently and to minimize risks related to security and inappropriate use.

Question 4

A hacker is a person who maintains knowledge of the vulnerabilities and exploits he or she finds for private advantage,and does not reveal them either to the general public or to the manufacturer for correction.

Accepted Answer

A hacker is a broad term that can refer to anyone skilled in computer programming or networking, and not all hackers maintain knowledge of vulnerabilities for private advantage. Some hackers, known as "white hat" hackers, responsibly disclose vulnerabilities to manufacturers for correction.

Question 5

The technical tools to steal credit card numbers and online bank account log-in data are often as valuable as the stolen good themselves.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. With access to credit card numbers and online bank account log-in data, hackers can make fraudulent purchases or transfer funds out of the account. The tools used to obtain this information, such as malware or phishing schemes, can also be sold on the black market to other cybercriminals.

Question 6

Most companies don't reveal that they have been targets or victims of computer crime.

Accepted Answer

Most companies prefer to keep security breaches confidential in order to protect their reputation and avoid damage to their business.

Question 7

Cybercrime is becoming one of the Net's growth businesses.

Accepted Answer

Cybercrime is increasing at an alarming rate and has become a lucrative business for cybercriminals. The financial gain from cybercrime has surpassed the illegal drug trade, making it a significant threat to individuals and businesses alike.

Question 8

As a manager or business professional you should manage your work activities and those of others to minimize the detrimental effects of e-business systems and optimize their beneficial effects.

Accepted Answer

As a manager or business professional, it is important to effectively manage e-business systems to maximize their benefits and minimize any negative impact they may have on work activities, both for oneself and for those under their supervision.

Question 9

According to the text case,about two-thirds of the companies surveyed monitor their Internet connections,but only two states require informing employees that they do so.

Accepted Answer

The text states that "about two-thirds of the companies surveyed monitor their Internet connections," and later adds that "only two states require employers to inform employees that they monitor their Internet use."

Question 10

A virus is a distinct program that can run unaided.

Accepted Answer

A virus cannot run unaided; it requires the execution of its host file or an infected program to activate and replicate itself.

Question 11

Spyware is annoying,but generally no threat to your privacy.

Accepted Answer

Spyware is a type of software that can be used to collect data from a computer without the user's knowledge or consent. This data may include sensitive personal or financial information, making spyware a potential threat to privacy.

Question 12

A malicious applet is an instruction in a computer program that triggers a malicious act.

Accepted Answer

A malicious applet is not an instruction within a program but rather a small application transmitted over the Internet and executed by a web browser, which can perform malicious activities.

Question 13

Moonlighting is an Internet abuse where an employee is paid by outsiders for allowing them to use the company's Internet services for free.

Accepted Answer

Moonlighting refers to the practice of holding a second job outside of normal working hours, not the misuse of company internet services.

Question 14

A sniffer is a program that covertly searches individual packets of data as they pass through the Internet,capturing passwords or content.

Accepted Answer

A sniffer program does indeed search individual packets of data passing through the internet to capture passwords or content.

Question 15

According to one survey,90 percent of U.S.workers admit to surfing recreational sites during office hours.

Accepted Answer

This is a common statistic that is often cited and widely believed to be true. However, it is important to note that the methodology and sample size of the survey that produced this result is not always clear or reliable.

Question 16

Electronic breaking and entering means getting access to a computer system,reading some files,but neither stealing nor damaging anything.

Accepted Answer

Electronic breaking and entering is often referred to as "hacking" and can involve gaining unauthorized access to a computer system or network, but it does not necessarily involve stealing or damaging any data or files. However, even just accessing a system without permission can be considered a crime.

Question 17

There are underground websites where stolen data are swapped as easily as baseball cards on eBay.

Accepted Answer

These websites, known as "dark web marketplaces," are accessible only through special software and are a major source for trading stolen data such as credit card information, login credentials, and personal information.

Question 18

The music industry reports that illegal downloading of music and videos is a growing problem.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Scheduling work breaks and limiting exposure to computer monitors are examples of ethical behavior by organizations.

Accepted Answer

Scheduling work breaks and limiting exposure to computer monitors is an example of ethical behavior by organizations as it ensures the well-being and health of their employees. It shows that the organization values their workers and takes steps to prevent health hazards associated with prolonged computer usage.

Question 20

Russia has some of the strictest anti-spamming laws in the world.

Accepted Answer

Russia does have anti-spamming laws, but they are not considered among the strictest in the world. Countries like the United States, Canada, and members of the European Union have more comprehensive and stringent anti-spamming regulations.

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