CH07 SECURITY AND ETHICAL CHALLENGES

Which of the following ethical concerns relates to who owns digital content?

• Privacy

• Accessibility

• Property Rights

• System Quality

The Cambridge Analytica scandal was an example of which ethical issue in information systems?

• Property rights violation

• Privacy breach

• Intellectual property theft

• System failure

Which of the following best describes the concept of accountability in ethical decision-making?

• Accepting responsibility for one's actions

• Implementing strong cybersecurity protocols

• Having clear ethical guidelines in an organization

• Establishing financial penalties for misconduct

Which of the following is a consequence of the digital divide?

• Increased opportunities for low-income individuals

• Equal access to education and job opportunities

• Reduced access to essential online services for disadvantaged groups

• More secure internet access for all users

Which of the following is NOT considered an example of job displacement due to automation?

• Self-checkout kiosks replacing cashiers

• AI software replacing human translators

• Customer service representatives using chatbots

• IT professionals using cybersecurity tools to protect networks

What was the primary reason for Equifax's $700 million fine?

• Unauthorized sale of customer data

• Violation of copyright laws

• Massive data breach caused by poor security measures

• Illegal financial transactions

Which of the following is an example of an insider threat?

• A hacker stealing credit card information

• An employee leaking customer data for personal gain

• A phishing email targeting company executives

• A virus infecting corporate networks

How does ransomware typically operate?

• It monitors user activity and sells data to third parties

• It encrypts user files and demands a ransom for decryption

• It automatically deletes all files in a system

• It scans and removes malware from a system

Which of the following statements about intellectual property rights is true?

• Patents last for 50 years after an invention is created

• Copyright protection lasts indefinitely for personal works

• Trade secrets are legally protected as long as they remain confidential

• Trademarks cannot be registered for digital content

Which of the following best describes a phishing attack?

• A cybercriminal launches a direct attack on a company’s database

• A fraudulent email tricks users into revealing sensitive information

• A virus spreads through a network via infected software

• A hacker exploits a weak password to gain access to an account