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What is a significant advantage of email over traditional junk mail?

  • Greater physical security
  • Easier to unsubscribe
  • Much cheaper to send (correct)
  • Faster delivery times

What happens to the network utility as the number of users increases?

  • It only increases with premium users
  • It decreases linearly with each user
  • It remains constant regardless of users
  • It grows exponentially with the square of users (correct)

Which method is NOT commonly used by spammers to conceal their identity?

  • Hacking into other insecure systems
  • Sending from secure systems (correct)
  • Changing email and IP addresses
  • Using fake names

What are opt-in lists used for in email marketing?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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What is subjective relativism criticized for?

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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?

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How does society influence morality according to the content?

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Which mathematical operations could Gottfried Leibniz's 'Step Reckoner' perform?

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What is ethics primarily concerned with?

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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?

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What is a potential drawback of cultural relativism?

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Who built 'Pascal's calculator' in 1640?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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What do trade secrets provide to a company?

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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?

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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?

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What does the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution address?

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What is the traditional definition of addiction?

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Who created a controversial test for Internet addiction?

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Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to computer addiction?

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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?

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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?

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What could be a legitimate incentive for speculative work in relation to intellectual property?

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What does a trademark identify?

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Why is the analogy for intellectual property rights considered imperfect?

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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?

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What is a patent?

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Which of the following is NOT a right granted by copyright?

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What is the Fair Use concept?

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What characterizes internet addiction according to the content?

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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?

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What does digital rights management typically control?

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Which of the following factors contributes to computer addiction?

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Flashcards

Logarithm tables

Tables used to simplify multiplication and division of large numbers by adding or subtracting their corresponding logarithms.

Mechanical Calculators

Calculating machines, manually operated, that could perform basic arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Pascal's Calculator

An early mechanical calculator, invented by Blaise Pascal, capable of adding whole numbers up to six digits.

Hollerith Tabulating Machine

An electromechanical machine using punched cards to process and summarize information, crucial for data tabulation.

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Ferranti Mark 1

The world's first commercial computer, a descendant of research computers at the University of Manchester.

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Small-Scale Experimental Machine (SSEM)

The first operational, fully electronic computer with stored programs and data, developed at the University of Manchester.

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First Commercial Computers

Computers made available to the public for purchase.

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UNIVAC

One of the first commercial computers made by Remington-Rand, and delivered to the U.S. Bureau of the Census.

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Importance of Communities

Communities establish rules that guide actions, ensuring members' well-being. Members' adherence benefits the whole community, and non-compliance often results in repercussions.

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Society

A group of people united by shared rules and guidelines aimed at benefiting members.

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Morality

A system of rules that informs 'right' and 'wrong' actions in different situations.

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Ethics

The philosophical study of morality, examining moral beliefs and actions critically.

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Subjective Relativism

A flawed ethical theory where personal desires define moral truth, without any logical reasoning for decision-making.

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Cultural Relativism

Moral right and wrong is determined by cultural norms and beliefs. This concept acknowledges that societies have various moral views, without implying objectivity

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Shared Core Values

Basic values like life, happiness, and accomplishing goals believed to be important in many communities.

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Moral Dilemmas in Different Societies

Different societies may address ethical issues differently, leading to variations in moral choices.

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Email's Reach

Email can quickly connect with millions because the internet links vast numbers of computers, allowing for mass communication.

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Email Power

Email provides a powerful platform for businesses to promote themselves, offering significant computational resources and communication capabilities.

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Network Utility

The usefulness of a network increases exponentially as the number of users grows.

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Email Overload

As the number of users on a network increases, the network can become overloaded, and people may use it irresponsibly.

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Spam Costs

Sending spam emails is incredibly cheap compared to traditional marketing, but the effect is negligible as only a tiny fraction of recipients respond.

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Spammer Anonymity

Spammers try to hide their identities by using fake email addresses, changing IP addresses, and hijacking other systems.

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Spam Blockers

Spam filters analyze email content and subject lines to identify and block spam.

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Email Effectiveness

While sending a large number of emails is inexpensive, being effective requires reaching the right audience and providing valuable content.

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Direct Censorship

Government control over information, often through methods like pre-publication review or licensing.

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Self-censorship

Individuals or groups choosing not to publish certain information, often due to fear or pressure.

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Intellectual Property

Creations of the mind, like inventions, artistic works, and software, that are legally protected.

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Trade Secret

Confidential information giving a company a competitive edge, not legally protected, but kept secret.

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Trademark

A symbol or design legally registered to represent a company or product.

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Copyright

Legal protection for original works of authorship, like books, music, and software.

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Freedom of Expression

The right to communicate ideas and opinions without censorship or fear of legal repercussions.

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Ethical Perspectives

Different philosophical viewpoints on moral values and actions, often guiding decisions on censorship.

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Intellectual Property vs. Physical Manifestation

Intellectual property is the idea itself, while its physical form, like a book or a software code, is a different thing.

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Locke's Property Rights

John Locke argued that people own their bodies, their labor, and things they remove from nature through labor.

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Limits on Property Rights

Locke believed individuals can only own as much property as they can use and that plenty must remain for others.

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Analogy of Intellectual Property

While physical objects can be stolen, copying intellectual property is different, as both parties can possess the information.

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Benefits of Intellectual Property Protection

Incentives for creativity, quality of life improvements, and potential for wealth.

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Internet Addiction

Compulsive, excessive use of the internet despite negative consequences, similar to addiction to harmful substances.

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Internet Addiction Test

A controversial questionnaire developed by Kimberly Young to assess potential internet addiction.

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Factors Contributing to Internet Addiction

Include social pressures, situational stressors, lack of social support, individual tendencies, and lack of achievement.

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Open-Source Software

Software code that's freely available and can be modified by anyone, promoting collaboration and innovation.

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Service Mark

Similar to a trademark, but identifies and distinguishes services rather than goods.

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Patent

A legal document protecting an invention, granting exclusive rights to its use.

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Fair Use

Legal exceptions to copyright, allowing limited use of copyrighted works without permission.

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Digital Rights Management

Technologies used to control access to and use of digital content, like music or software.

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Chat Room Predator

An individual who uses online chat rooms to target and exploit children.

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Web Filter

Software that blocks access to specific websites or content, often used to protect children online.

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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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