Ethical Issues in Information Technology Quiz

What does privacy in IT refer to?

• The right to anonymity online

• The right to share data freely

• The right to control personal information

• The right to access public information

Which law established a code of fair information practices in the US?

• US Privacy Act

• CCPA

• GDPR

• EU Data Protection Directive

What is the projected value of the big data market by 2022?

• $300 billion

• $250 billion

• $197.7 billion

• $100 billion

What type of cookies are stored on a user's device to remember preferences?

• Tracking cookies

• Third-party cookies

• Persistent cookies

• Session cookies

What does the term 'intellectual property' encompass?

• Creations of the mind

• Real estate ownership

• Financial assets

• Physical property rights

What is a major concern regarding corporate surveillance?

• Public safety

• Data encryption

• Employee monitoring

• Government regulations

What does GDPR stand for?

• General Data Protection Regulation

• Global Data Privacy Regulation

• General Digital Privacy Rights

• Global Data Protection Rights

What is the purpose of Digital Rights Management (DRM)?

• To promote open-source software

• To facilitate data sharing

• To protect digital content from unauthorized use

• To enhance user privacy

What is a significant ethical concern in AI?

• Data storage

• Bias in algorithms

• User consent

• Data encryption

What does the digital divide refer to?

• The gap between online and offline education

• The gap between different software platforms

• The gap between those with and without access to technology

• The gap between digital and physical media