INV 1708 QUIZ 6

What is the primary goal of information warfare conducted by private companies?

• A. To engage in physical conflict with rivals

• B. To spread government propaganda

• C. To gain strategic, competitive, or reputational advantage

• D. To promote academic research

Which of the following is an example of astroturfing?

• A. Creating a customer support chatbot

• B. Launching a paid advertising campaign

• C. Hiring influencers with full disclosure

• D. Creating fake grassroots movements to simulate public support

Which of the following is NOT typically a tactic in the information warfare arsenal of companies?

• A. Disinformation campaigns

• B. Social media bot networks

• C. Physical sabotage of facilities

• D. Search engine optimization manipulation

What is a major legal concern around corporate use of information warfare tactics?

• All tactics are already heavily regulated globally

• There are no laws applicable to digital behavior

• Courts always favor corporations in digital disputes

• Many tactics fall into legal gray areas or lack enforcement

Which of the following tools might a company use to manipulate public opinion online?

• A. Cybersecurity firewalls

• B. Bug bounty programs

• C. Social media bots and fake accounts

• D. Cloud computing services

What is "psychographic targeting"?

• A. Hacking into competitors’ databases

• B. Tailoring messages based on psychological profiles and behavior

• C. Using demographic-only data for ad campaigns

• D. Encrypting consumer data for privacy protection