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What is a significant advantage of email over traditional junk mail?
What is a significant advantage of email over traditional junk mail?
What happens to the network utility as the number of users increases?
What happens to the network utility as the number of users increases?
Which method is NOT commonly used by spammers to conceal their identity?
Which method is NOT commonly used by spammers to conceal their identity?
What are opt-in lists used for in email marketing?
What are opt-in lists used for in email marketing?
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Spam blockers are designed to do what?
Spam blockers are designed to do what?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding email communication as the user base grows?
Which of the following statements is true regarding email communication as the user base grows?
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How profitable can firms be with email marketing, even with low response rates?
How profitable can firms be with email marketing, even with low response rates?
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What does a dictionary attack involve in the context of email?
What does a dictionary attack involve in the context of email?
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What was the purpose of tables of logarithms when they were published?
What was the purpose of tables of logarithms when they were published?
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Who developed the electromechanical tabulating machine for punched cards?
Who developed the electromechanical tabulating machine for punched cards?
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What is subjective relativism criticized for?
What is subjective relativism criticized for?
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Which of the following was the first operational fully electronic computer system?
Which of the following was the first operational fully electronic computer system?
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What was the significance of the Ferranti Ltd in 1951?
What was the significance of the Ferranti Ltd in 1951?
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How does society influence morality according to the content?
How does society influence morality according to the content?
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Which mathematical operations could Gottfried Leibniz's 'Step Reckoner' perform?
Which mathematical operations could Gottfried Leibniz's 'Step Reckoner' perform?
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What is ethics primarily concerned with?
What is ethics primarily concerned with?
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What was the function of the Scheutz difference engine?
What was the function of the Scheutz difference engine?
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What analogy is used to explain the relationship between society and morality?
What analogy is used to explain the relationship between society and morality?
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What is a potential drawback of cultural relativism?
What is a potential drawback of cultural relativism?
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Who built 'Pascal's calculator' in 1640?
Who built 'Pascal's calculator' in 1640?
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What were income tax tables used for by individuals calculating taxes manually?
What were income tax tables used for by individuals calculating taxes manually?
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Which one of the following is NOT a shared core value mentioned?
Which one of the following is NOT a shared core value mentioned?
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What effect does non-conformity to community rules typically have?
What effect does non-conformity to community rules typically have?
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What does the content imply about different societies' responses to moral dilemmas?
What does the content imply about different societies' responses to moral dilemmas?
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What is a common form of censorship where individuals decide not to publish?
What is a common form of censorship where individuals decide not to publish?
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Which of these is NOT a benefit of intellectual property protection?
Which of these is NOT a benefit of intellectual property protection?
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What do trade secrets provide to a company?
What do trade secrets provide to a company?
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Which ethical perspective opposed censorship by promoting open expression?
Which ethical perspective opposed censorship by promoting open expression?
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Which of the following issues arises from challenges posed by the Internet?
Which of the following issues arises from challenges posed by the Internet?
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How long do authors and inventors retain rights according to congressional compromise?
How long do authors and inventors retain rights according to congressional compromise?
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What is NOT a type of intellectual property protection mentioned?
What is NOT a type of intellectual property protection mentioned?
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What does the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution address?
What does the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution address?
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What is the traditional definition of addiction?
What is the traditional definition of addiction?
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Who created a controversial test for Internet addiction?
Who created a controversial test for Internet addiction?
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Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to computer addiction?
Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to computer addiction?
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What is the definition of intellectual property?
What is the definition of intellectual property?
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What does the phrase 'copying an intellectual property is different from stealing a physical object' imply?
What does the phrase 'copying an intellectual property is different from stealing a physical object' imply?
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Which factor does not fall under the individual factors contributing to computer addiction?
Which factor does not fall under the individual factors contributing to computer addiction?
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According to Locke, what do people have a right to?
According to Locke, what do people have a right to?
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What could be a legitimate incentive for speculative work in relation to intellectual property?
What could be a legitimate incentive for speculative work in relation to intellectual property?
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What does a trademark identify?
What does a trademark identify?
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Why is the analogy for intellectual property rights considered imperfect?
Why is the analogy for intellectual property rights considered imperfect?
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Which of the following is an example of intellectual property?
Which of the following is an example of intellectual property?
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Which of the following is a function of a web filter?
Which of the following is a function of a web filter?
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What is a patent?
What is a patent?
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Which of the following is NOT a right granted by copyright?
Which of the following is NOT a right granted by copyright?
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What is the Fair Use concept?
What is the Fair Use concept?
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What characterizes internet addiction according to the content?
What characterizes internet addiction according to the content?
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Which of the following is an example of intellectual property?
Which of the following is an example of intellectual property?
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What effect did the introduction of compact discs (CDs) have on the music industry?
What effect did the introduction of compact discs (CDs) have on the music industry?
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What does digital rights management typically control?
What does digital rights management typically control?
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Which of the following factors contributes to computer addiction?
Which of the following factors contributes to computer addiction?
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Study Notes
Overview
- Globalization is the process of creating a worldwide network of businesses and markets.
- Globalization increases the mobility of goods, services, and capital globally.
- Globalization is made possible through the rapidly decreasing cost of information technology.
Arguments for Globalization
- Increased competition.
- Opportunity for people in poorer countries.
- Potential for economic growth in underdeveloped countries.
Arguments Against Globalization
- Possible exploitation of workers in developing countries.
- Reduction of jobs in developed countries as a result of competition with foreign workers.
- Possible harm to workers in foreign countries.
- WTO rules may prevent countries from providing adequate protection for workers.
The Digital Divide
- Digital divide: disparity in access to modern information technology.
- Some people have access to modern information technology; others do not.
- Assumption that those with access to telephones, computers, the internet have more opportunities than those without.
Evidence of the Digital Divide
- Global divide: Differences in internet access between wealthy and poor countries.
- Social divide: Access to the internet may be limited by socioeconomic status, age, and education.
Harmful Effects of Winner-Take-All
- Drawing some of the most talented people into socially unproductive work.
- May increase the gap between the rich and poor.
- Increasing wasteful investment and consumption.
- Unequal compensation for varying levels of performance.
Reducing Winner-Take-All Effects
- Implementing laws that limit the number of hours stores can remain open.
- Allowing cooperative agreements between businesses.
Telework
- Telework: Employees working away from a traditional office.
- Examples: Home office, commuting through a telecenter.
- Telework provides employees with flexibility and freedom.
- Telework can reduce overhead costs for companies.
Temporary Work
- Companies now hire more temporary workers rather than permanent employees.
- Temporary workers may not be entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees.
Globalization
- Globalization causes goods, services, and capitals to become more mobile.
- Globalization has made possible through rapidly decreasing costs of IT.
- Companies may be less committed to permanent employees.
- Layoffs may be more common, eliminating long-term employment with one company.
Telework Advantages
- Increased productivity.
- Reduced absenteeism.
- Improved employee morale.
- Cost savings (eliminates overhead expenses).
- Environmentally friendly (reduce traffic).
Telework Disadvantages
- Threatens control and authority of managers.
- Difficult to hold meetings.
- Threatens security of sensitive information.
- Difficulty monitoring employees.
- Isolation of teleworkers.
Monitoring
- Companies monitor employees in various ways to identify inappropriate use of company resources or any illegal activities.
Multinational Teams
- Software development teams are working in India since the 1980s.
- Advantages: Lower personnel costs and more availability of labor.
- Disadvantages: Poorer infrastructure in less developed countries.
Software Engineering
- "Software engineering" is the production of software and developing tools, methodologies, and theories supporting software production.
- Four-step software engineering method: specification, development, validation, and evolution.
- Principles: Public, Client & Employer, Product, Judgment, Management, Profession, Colleagues, and Self.
Whistleblowing
- Whistle-blowers are individuals who expose wrongdoing within an organization.
- Whistle-blowers are often punished for their actions.
- Reasons for whistleblowing: expose wrongdoing, harm the public, reveal fraudulent use of taxpayer money, reveal issues of moral concern.
- Organizations often react badly when confronted with whistleblowing and often retaliate against the whistleblowers.
Computer Viruses, Worms and Trojan Horses
- Viruses are self-replicating pieces of code.
- Worms are self-contained programs that spread through networks.
- Trojan horses mislead users into executing malicious code.
Hackers
- Hackers are individuals who gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
- There are different approaches to hacking (e.g., social engineering, dumpster diving, eavesdropping).
- Penalties for hacking vary by context and can include imprisonment and heavy fines.
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Test your knowledge on email marketing strategies, including the differences between email and traditional junk mail. Explore the implications of user growth on network utility and the methods spammers use to hide their identities. This quiz also delves into historical aspects of computing and morality.
