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What is the difference between ROM and RAM in terms of software storage?

  • ROM is used for temporary storage, while RAM is used for permanent storage
  • ROM is loaded on demand at runtime in less permanent but more volatile memory, while RAM is built into the computer's more permanent memory
  • ROM is built into the computer's more permanent memory, while RAM is loaded on demand at runtime in less permanent but more volatile memory (correct)
  • ROM and RAM are both loaded on demand at runtime

    • What is the primary responsibility of a software producer?

  • Ensuring the hardware compatibility of the software
  • Providing customer support for the software
  • Creating or developing a set of programs to meet the specifications of a user or a specific problem (correct)
  • Acting as a mediator between the software buyer and the developer

    • Why do software buyers have little leverage in disputing the claims of the developer regarding software standards?

  • Developers have legal protection against any disputes from buyers
  • There is no single universally acceptable and agreed upon measure of software standards (correct)
  • Buyers are not aware of the basic standards that a software product must meet
  • There are too many competing standards for software quality

    • What are the key roles of software engineers working for companies like Microsoft?

    <p>Analysts and programmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is digital evidence?

    <p>Digital footprints or sequences that prove the cyber trail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can digital evidence of a specific activity be difficult to find?

    <p>High volume of similar data for all electronic activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a consequence of not being careful when collecting digital evidence?

    <p>Data may be disturbed or changed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of The Pirate Bay's decentralized downloads?

    <p>Data from various users are put together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has happened to the founders of The Pirate Bay?

    <p>Imprisoned for about a year and charged with a $3.5 million fine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does more digital evidence not exist for The Pirate Bay's illegal activities?

    <p>Torrents have decentralized downloads, combining data from various users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of monitoring a computer system or person suspected of committing computer crimes?

    <p>To provide evidence of criminal actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the term 'digital evidence' in a court of law?

    <p>It can establish whether the accused is guilty or not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of laws can protect computer programs and software?

    <p>Copyright laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are patent laws not usually suitable for software?

    <p>They do not protect the implementation of ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can effectively protect the concepts that software or computer programs are based on?

    <p>Trade secrets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the security of software depend on?

    <p>The security of the hardware being used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial in assessing potential risks during the design and use phases of software creation?

    <p>Risk assessment and management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important in assessing risk, especially as technology capabilities constantly advance?

    <p>Identifying and predicting a system’s vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of famous software breaches mentioned in the text?

    <p>Ashley Madison, Yahoo, and FriendFinder Network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of computer system attacks are mentioned in the text?

    <p>Penetration and denial of service attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cybercrime motives range from?

    <p>Political activism to personal gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Canadian legal system have gaps in addressing, according to the text?

    <p>Cybercrime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can make cyber law more effective, according to the text?

    <p>Creating local and country-wide laws specifically for computer crimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Software is only available in ROM form and not in RAM form.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Software producers can be individuals working alone or companies.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Software buyers have significant leverage in disputing the claims of the developer regarding software standards.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is a single universally acceptable and agreed upon measure of software standards.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Digital evidence can be found in hardware such as CD's, memory sticks, and hard drives

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Pirate Bay uses over 25 centrally located servers for decentralized downloads

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founders of The Pirate Bay were imprisoned for about a year and charged with a $3.5 million fine

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Monitoring a computer system suspected of committing computer crimes cannot provide evidence of criminal actions

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The security of software depends on the capability of the hardware it runs on

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Infamous Pirate Bay has been around for 25 years

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The site, The Pirate Bay, was never caught red-handed in an offense that entails tougher punishments

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Canadian legal system effectively addresses gaps in addressing cybercrimes

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Copyright laws can protect computer programs and software, allowing creators to control how their work is used and reproduced.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Patent laws are used to protect the creation and implementation of ideas but are not usually suitable for software.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Trademarks are not an effective way to protect computer programs unless the creator owns a company where a trademark is applicable.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Trade secrets can effectively protect the concepts that software or computer programs are based on.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The security of software depends on the security of the hardware being used, and security breaches can result in unauthorized access to data.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Risk assessment and management are crucial in assessing potential risks during the design and use phases of software creation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identifying and predicting a system’s vulnerabilities is important in assessing risk, especially as technology capabilities constantly advance.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Examples of famous software breaches include the Ashley Madison and Yahoo breaches, as well as the FriendFinder Network hack.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Types of computer system attacks include penetration, which involves illegal access to cyberspace content, and denial of service attacks, which affect a system’s ability to function.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cybercrime motives can range from political activism to personal gain, and victims may experience psychological effects such as fear, isolation, and loss of trust.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Canadian legal system has gaps in addressing cybercrime, and there is a need for specific laws and standardized legal sentences for computer crimes.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Creating local and country-wide laws specifically for computer crimes, as well as standardized legal sentences, can make cyber law more effective.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Software Protection and Cybersecurity

    • Copyright laws can protect computer programs and software, allowing creators to control how their work is used and reproduced.
    • Patent laws are used to protect the creation and implementation of ideas but are not usually suitable for software.
    • Trademarks are not an effective way to protect computer programs unless the creator owns a company where a trademark is applicable.
    • Trade secrets can effectively protect the concepts that software or computer programs are based on.
    • The security of software depends on the security of the hardware being used, and security breaches can result in unauthorized access to data.
    • Risk assessment and management are crucial in assessing potential risks during the design and use phases of software creation.
    • Identifying and predicting a system’s vulnerabilities is important in assessing risk, especially as technology capabilities constantly advance.
    • Examples of famous software breaches include the Ashley Madison and Yahoo breaches, as well as the FriendFinder Network hack.
    • Types of computer system attacks include penetration, which involves illegal access to cyberspace content, and denial of service attacks, which affect a system’s ability to function.
    • Cybercrime motives can range from political activism to personal gain, and victims may experience psychological effects such as fear, isolation, and loss of trust.
    • The Canadian legal system has gaps in addressing cybercrime, and there is a need for specific laws and standardized legal sentences for computer crimes.
    • Creating local and country-wide laws specifically for computer crimes, as well as standardized legal sentences, can make cyber law more effective.

    Software Protection and Cybersecurity

    • Copyright laws can protect computer programs and software, allowing creators to control how their work is used and reproduced.
    • Patent laws are used to protect the creation and implementation of ideas but are not usually suitable for software.
    • Trademarks are not an effective way to protect computer programs unless the creator owns a company where a trademark is applicable.
    • Trade secrets can effectively protect the concepts that software or computer programs are based on.
    • The security of software depends on the security of the hardware being used, and security breaches can result in unauthorized access to data.
    • Risk assessment and management are crucial in assessing potential risks during the design and use phases of software creation.
    • Identifying and predicting a system’s vulnerabilities is important in assessing risk, especially as technology capabilities constantly advance.
    • Examples of famous software breaches include the Ashley Madison and Yahoo breaches, as well as the FriendFinder Network hack.
    • Types of computer system attacks include penetration, which involves illegal access to cyberspace content, and denial of service attacks, which affect a system’s ability to function.
    • Cybercrime motives can range from political activism to personal gain, and victims may experience psychological effects such as fear, isolation, and loss of trust.
    • The Canadian legal system has gaps in addressing cybercrime, and there is a need for specific laws and standardized legal sentences for computer crimes.
    • Creating local and country-wide laws specifically for computer crimes, as well as standardized legal sentences, can make cyber law more effective.

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    Test your knowledge of software protection and cybersecurity with this quiz. Explore topics such as copyright laws, patent protection, trade secrets, software security, risk assessment, famous software breaches, types of computer system attacks, cybercrime motives, and the need for specific laws and standardized legal sentences for computer crimes in the Canadian legal system.

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