ISQS 2340 Exam 2 Questions and Answers
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What does the term "ethics" mean? - ANSWER -a set of moral principles
-the principles of conduct governing an individual or group
What does ethics have to do with information systems and information
technologies? - ANSWER as technology advances, so too do the ethical
dilemmas surrounding it
What kinds of ethical dilemmas are faced in IT? - ANSWER -**P**rivacy
-**A**ccuracy
-**P**roperty
-**A**ccess
Where can our ethical principles be drawn from? - ANSWER -personal values
-cultural customs
-religious principles
-laws and regulations
-codes of conduct/professional guidelines
-acceptable use policies
-social responsibility/goodwill
Define "acceptable use policy (AUP)" - ANSWER what is/isn't allowed when
someone is using an organization's services
,Define "intellectual property" - ANSWER property (idea, invention, or process)
that derives from the work of the mind or intellect
Define "copyright" - ANSWER the protection given to songs, computer
programs, books, and other creative works where the author of a work controls
what can be done with their work
Define "fair use" - ANSWER a limitation on copyright laws that allows for the
use of protected works without prior authorization in specific cases
What are the 4 factors to consider when determining whether or not something
constitutes fair use? - ANSWER 1. purpose and character of the use
(commercial nature or non-profit educational nature)
2. nature of the copyrighted work
3. amount and sustainability of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted
work as a whole
4. the effect of the use upon the potential market for, or value of, the copyrighted
work
Define "Creative Commons" - ANSWER a nonprofit organization that provides
legal tools for artists and authors (helps with licensing)
Define "patent" - ANSWER creates protection for someone who invents a new
product or process
, Define "trademark" - ANSWER a word, phrase, logo, shape, or sound that
identifies a source of goods or services
Name and define the 2 types of trademarks - ANSWER 1. common law
trademark: "TM" next to trademarked item
2. registered trademark: has been examined, approved, and registered with the
trademark office (R with circle around it)
Define "privacy" - ANSWER ability to control information about oneself
Define "NORA" - ANSWER non-obvious relationship awareness
-process of collection large quantities of a variety of information and then
combining it to create profiles of individuals
Define "Do Not Track" - ANSWER a technology and policy proposal that
enables users to opt out of tracking by websites they do not visit (including
analytics services, advertising networks, and social platforms)
What is ______________ is not always ________________. - ANSWER legal ;
ethical
Why do we need professional ethics? - ANSWER because of the impact that
our actions have on society as a whole
What might "proactively establishing a set of professional ethics" do for you? -
ANSWER it can help you navigate the complex interactions and relationships
encountered in the workplace
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