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What is a key factor in determining whether a patent can be granted?
What is a key factor in determining whether a patent can be granted?
What is the purpose of a Use Policy?
What is the purpose of a Use Policy?
What is the main difference between fair use and infringement?
What is the main difference between fair use and infringement?
What is a consequence of violating the Use Policy?
What is a consequence of violating the Use Policy?
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What is one of the factors considered when determining fair use?
What is one of the factors considered when determining fair use?
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Why may copyright holders challenge fair use?
Why may copyright holders challenge fair use?
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What is the purpose of detailing unacceptable use of technology in the Use Policy?
What is the purpose of detailing unacceptable use of technology in the Use Policy?
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What is plagiarism?
What is plagiarism?
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Why is fair use important?
Why is fair use important?
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What is the main goal of a patent?
What is the main goal of a patent?
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Study Notes
Information Security Triad
- The three main components of information security: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
- Confidentiality: ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to information
- Integrity: ensuring that information is accurate and not altered without permission
- Availability: ensuring that information can be accessed and used when needed
Computer Networks
- A network is a group of people or devices connected for the purpose of sharing data or resources
- Examples of networks: computer, telephone, satellite
- Types of networks: Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless Network
Wireless Networking
- Wireless technology makes internet access more convenient
- Wi-Fi: a technology that takes an internet signal and converts it into radio waves
- Radio waves can be picked up within a radius of approximately 65ft by devices with wireless adapters
- Mobile networks: evolved from cells to smartphones, enabling internet access
- Bluetooth: enabled functionalities that are used daily
- Near Field Communication (NFC): a set of protocols that enables two electronic devices to communicate
Intellectual Property Protection
- Copyright: a protection given to creative works such as songs, computer programs, and books
- Author controls what can be done with their work, including who can make copies
- Patent: a protection for the invention of a new product or process
- Patent lasts 20 years
- Examples of patentable items: circuit designs, prescription drug formulas, firearms, locks, engines
Network Use Cases
- Personal Area Network (PAN): sharing data between personal devices in close range
- Example scenario: using a mobile phone network to provide internet service to a computer or tablet in a coffee shop
- Difficulty in protecting an idea: intellectual property laws written to protect tangible results
Acceptable Use Policy
- Details specifics as to what is acceptable use of technology, software, network, etc.
- Explains to users what is inappropriate use of technology, software, hardware, etc.
- Consequences for violating the policy are detailed
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Description
This quiz covers various aspects of computer network security, including access control, wireless network security, common network attacks, and malware defense.
