E-Ethics Quiz

Which of the following accurately defines e-ethics?

• The study of lawful use of electronic appliances and machinery

• The study of moral values and rules in electronic media and the Internet

• The process of hacking into a computer network to gain information

• The process of developing guards against unlawful activities concerning the Internet

What is the term used to describe the illegal stealing, copying or spreading of software, movies and music?

• Phishing

• Trafficking

• Hacking

• Pirating

A __________ alters electronics legally, while a __________ illegally alters electronics.

• Pirate; Predator

• Predator; Pirate

• Hacker; Cracker

• Cracker; Hacker

Electronic searches and seizures are regulated by the ______ Amendment.

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Which of the following is NOT one of the authorities which handle cybercrime?

• National Technical Information Service (NTIS)

• Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• U.S. Secret Service

Small files stored on your computer which track the websites you visit are known as which of the following?

• Trademarks

• Encryptions

• Cookies

• Crackers

To obtain copyright protection, you must file the appropriate documents with a U.S. copyright office.

• True

• False

Which of the following indicates a site is encrypted?

• A star in the left-hand corner of a browser

• A “www” in the URL

• A lock in the right-hand corner of a browser

• An “http” in the URL

Which of the following companies are frequently impersonated by phishers?

• Banks

• Online auctions

• Websites needing personal information

• All answers are correct.

Cyberbullying is Internet harassment.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• Depends on the user.

• Never